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3 Reasons You Should Hire a Postpartum Doula
3 Reasons You Should Hire a Postpartum Doula

Listen. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to put on your oxygen mask first. {Feel free to insert your favorite analogy about self care here}.

Struggling as a new mom doesn’t earn you a badge of honor. There’s no prize for who suffers the most in any given Mommy Group. This is why asking for help isn’t harmful. This is why handing your baby to a trusted, vetted, experienced, empathetic, kind professional is not only a good thing, but a GREAT thing! You can have it all! You can be rested AND bond with your baby. In all actuality, being rested and supported and confident makes you a better parent. Weird, huh?

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Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Parenting, Newborn Care, Self Care, Wellness, Working momsMary Popeparenting, parenting hacks, parenting tips, support for new parents, support for new mom, postpartum support, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, night nanny, overnight care for newborns, sibling doulas, postpartum doula near me, postpartum body, postpartum depressionComment
What is the Difference Between a Night Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist & a Postpartum Doula?
What is the Difference Between a Night Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist & a Postpartum Doula?

You may not be picky about the terms people use - you just want someone who is trained, qualified & trust-worthy to help you get sleep after coming home with your newborn.

But what should you look for when you are considering hiring overnight or daytime help? Are there differences in training and certifications? What do each of these professionals know and focus on?

What IS the difference between a Night Nanny, Baby Nurse, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula?

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Postpartum, Working moms, Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care, Kansas CityMary Popenewborn care, postpartum doula, postpartum support, newborn care specialist, ncs, night nanny kansas city, night nurse, baby nurseComment