Unlike midwives, birth doulas do not provide medical treatment. Instead, they give those navigating childbirth and new parenthood the emotional support and knowledge they need to ease the transition into a growing family.
We offer this support, assistance, and education with Michigan Family Doulas, serving new families throughout the region.
Birth Services
Having a baby is an exciting time. However, as with any new experience, navigating this transition can also feel daunting without knowledgeable support.
At Michigan Family Doulas, our Metro Detroit birth doulas begin working with you well before your baby’s birth. We help you determine the best pain management techniques for your needs, design a birth plan or a wish list, and prepare for labor.
As you move closer to your delivery date, your doula will be on call, be at your side when you need support, and remain with you during labor and delivery. Throughout the birthing process, your doula will thoroughly explain every aspect of your progress and care and help you understand the decisions you will be faced with.
You’ll receive support as you navigate the waves of emotions that come with giving birth and benefit from physical assistance, including massage, positional changes, and counter pressure to keep you more comfortable.
Your birth doula will remain with you through your baby’s first feeding, providing guidance and assistance. Ultimately, our Michigan doulas empower you as a new parent to help you feel confident to advocate for yourself and your baby.
Postpartum Services
The first three months after giving birth are often called the fourth trimester. In those 12 weeks, you and your baby will experience significant physical and emotional changes as your newborn transitions to life outside the womb and you become a new parent.
Your postpartum doula offers support as you navigate these challenging first weeks. You can choose from daytime support, overnight support, or 5 day live-in care.
Daytime Support
Our daytime support doulas provide newborn care and postpartum support in shifts of four hours or longer. These periods allow you to set up routines, explore your parenting style and expectations, create goals, and troubleshoot any concerns about feeding or other issues.
You’ll receive support as you build confidence as a new parent. Your doula will help you understand your baby’s cues and give you time to take care of your needs, like showering, eating, and resting.
Overnight Care
For those seeking the best overnight care doula Ann Arbor offers, Michigan Family Doulas provides the comprehensive nighttime support new families need.
Your postpartum doula will work with you and your baby to establish a healthy nighttime routine that includes appropriate and safe sleep hygiene and facilitates nighttime feedings in a way that fosters rest and recovery.
Our overnight care can include handling chores like doing laundry, washing bottles, and preparing a morning snack or meal, giving you an optimal start to your day. In addition, you’ll receive a comprehensive report covering all of the night’s activity so that you can begin your day informed and prepared.
5-Day Live-In Postpartum Care
Returning home with a new baby can be overwhelming, especially when every aspect of caring for a newborn is unique.
New parents often wonder how they can take care of their baby upon returning home from the hospital. Connecting with a postpartum and newborn care doula in Metro Detroit can put those worries to rest.
You’ll experience immersive new parent support as you navigate your week of firsts:
- First bath
- First night at home
- First home diaper and clothing changes
- First introduction to pets, siblings, friends, and family
Your experienced postpartum doula will work with you to establish routines, identify and troubleshoot challenges, and offer guidance and support day and night as you recover from childbirth and settle in with your new baby.
Postpartum Doula services near you
Your search for a qualified, compassionate doula begins and ends with the professional team at Michigan Family Doulas.
When you work with a postpartum doula in Michigan from our team, you’ll benefit from their training and certification through highly respected doula training organizations. Our doulas offer you the knowledge and skills you need as you navigate the significant transitions that come with a growing family.
Discover the relief and reassurance that comes with professional support. Book an initial consultation with Michigan Family Doulas today.
