A comprehensive guidebook for postpartum doulas, breastfeeding counselors and newborn care specialists.
The Next Level Postpartum Doula is a 370-page guidebook that talks about all the aspects postpartum doulas encounter in their work with clients. It takes the doulas through the first 10 days postpartum and gives suggestions on what they can do and talk about with their clients.
This book can be a reference for birth doulas, lactation educators, sleep trainers or child birth educators. Not related to any doula organization, this book is written for doulas and by doulas.
Marjon has interviewed other postpartum doulas, and this has evolved into this beautiful book. It melts together the many different ways postpartum doulas provide their care. The Next Level Postpartum Doula comes with a practical handbook that doulas can bring to every client. This is a carefully crafted and evidence-based manual for postpartum doulas. Marjon presents helpful and sound lactation training advice throughout this book that should be helpful to anyone working as a postpartum doula. Intertwining humor with practicality and evidence with personal experiences, you will find this book a valuable addition to your postpartum doula reading collection.
This book helps all certified postpartum doulas take their services to the next level. It is like a cheat sheet for postpartum doula work. Inspired by the robust maternity system in the Netherlands but conforming to American standards, this book is for postpartum doulas worldwide. It describes the different ways we work, the other services we can provide, and offers tips on how to organize your business. Let this book inspire you to find your way to be the best doula you can be.
With this book in your bag, you will never have to wonder, “What do I talk about with my client today?”
The book talks about:
- postpartum healing
- newborn care
- breastfeeding
- household care
- postpartum meal planning
- communication with clients
- scheduling
- doula scope of practice
- different doula care philosophies
- how to know if baby is getting enough milk?
- engorgement
- pelvic floor recovery
- SIDS prevention and safe sleep
- the business aspect of doula work
- administration and forms
- postpartum mood disorders
- bathing baby
- diaper rash care
- reflux
- jaundice
- infant massage
- breastfeeding support
- blocked ducts and mastitis
- gas and colic
- good latch and positioning
- storing breastmilk
- pumping breastmilk
- ayurveda doulas
- working with providers
- other services we can provide
- teaching classes
- sleep training
- the book provides evidence based, and anecdotal information