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Aid Emotional Well-being: Nutrient-rich foods can aid in hormone regulation and nervous system support, reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety Boost Milk Supply: Breastfeeding or chestfeeding parents need an average 450-500 calories more every day than non-lactating parents, which makes sense when their bodies are constantly creating the food source for another tiny human! 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This includes the tasks of: Sourcing recipes that provide the meet postpartum needs and the birth parent’s personal dietary restrictions, preferences and comforts Creating grocery lists to ensure the right ingredients are on hand, if cooking is done in the family’s house Prepping meals to be easily compiled or cooked by the family Cooking meals while in the family’s house, or delivering them already prepared Hydration Reminders: Keeping water accessible is vital but also difficult to remember for a lot of parents, especially for breastfeeding parents. Doulas can: Be accountability partners and give prompts for drinking or refilling the water bottle Suggest and prepare drinks that optimize hydration per drink (adrenal mocktail), and adds tasty flavors to the rotation Encouragement: As with everything, our goal as doulas are to guide moms without pressure or judgement, in this case to focus on easy, nourishing choices that increase recovery and energy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66dc9df931f574422e11da8f/1733691128318-LR5TEFTRPVD1E3IQS5EO/unsplash-image-ZpIskW1Tuvc.jpg Blog - Fueling Recovery with Postpartum Nutrition - Key Nutrients Post Birth Protein - for healing and milk production Great sources: Lean meats, eggs, tofu, beans Iron - to replenish blood loss Great sources: Red meat, leafy greens, beans Calcium & Vitamin D - for bone health Great sources: dairy, fortified juices Omega-3s - for brain and mood Great sources: salmon, chia seeds Fiber - for digestion Great sources: whole grains, fruits, vegetables https://www.nourishandflowdoula.com/blog/7-reasons-to-hire-a-postpartum-doula monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66dc9df931f574422e11da8f/f509f67c-5a62-4069-ac8c-431b58b75116/unsplash-image-B4kC77aTxrE.jpg Blog - 7 Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula - 1. Expert Guidance with Emotional Support Adjusting to life with a newborn brings a mix of emotions—happiness, love, and often, anxiety or uncertainty. A postpartum doula provides an experienced, reassuring presence. They’ll answer questions and offer encouragement in those early days as new parents are finding their stride. They’re knowledgeable about everything from infant care to helping with postpartum recovery, and their calm, nonjudgmental support can ease worries, helping parents feel more confident. 2. Practical, Hands-on Help Newborns bring a lot of joy—and a lot of tasks! From soothing a fussy baby to changing diapers or learning to swaddle, doulas assist with these everyday duties while also teaching new parents the ropes. A doula’s hands-on help extends to light household tasks as well, like meal preparation, laundry, and general tidying up, which allows new parents to spend more time bonding with their little one and other children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66dc9df931f574422e11da8f/c33dd6cc-b056-4cc4-9d27-c107317291fa/iStock-506881512.jpg Blog - 7 Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66dc9df931f574422e11da8f/0a5dcce7-5f62-4dfe-b980-46e12cdc2460/iStock-1318456111.jpg Blog - 7 Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula - 7. A Personalized Approach to Your Unique Family’s Needs Every family is unique, and so are their needs. A postpartum doula offers individualized support tailored to fit your specific situation, parenting style, and goals. 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