Postnatal doulas are there to reduce the overwhelm, to lighten the load and help you stay calm, contented and keep that oxytocin love bubble in tact.
We can remove the 'awkwardness' some may find of asking for help from family and friends. You don't have to feel like you need to host, or clean the house, or get dressed for that matter. A postnatal doula has no expectations and 'gets it'. You don't have to make conversation if you don't want to and you can be as open and honest as you like.
A postnatal doula isn't there to give instructions, or to judge, a postnatal doula is your cheerleader, your shoulder to lean on, and your sounding board. A postnatal doula's support can differ every session, or you can fall into a routine once you both find your feet.
My approach to my work is to be a sister figure to my client. You hear a lot of doulas say they are mothering the mother, but this doesn't not resonate with me so much. I feel like I am walking this path alongside you.
The process of matrescence, when you are transitioning into a mother and changing into the new person you have become is something that needs support from your village and I am there to be part of the village. At the same time I also want to make sure that you don't feel like the true essence of you is lost. I will talk with you gently and kindly but we will also laugh and talk about life, not just about babies and sleep I promise!
If you would like to know more please get in touch hello@ginnycroxford.co.uk
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