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What is a Postpartum Doula?

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A postpartum doula is a steady, grounding presence for you in those first weeks after birth. When the mother is cared for, the whole family benefits.

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The early weeks - "The Golden Month" are a time of healing, bonding, and huge change. A postpartum doula walks beside you through it all, offering gentle guidance and support as you and your baby find your own rhythm together.

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My mission

My mission is to hold and support mothers during one of life’s most tender transitions. I believe every woman deserves to feel cared for, heard, and deeply nourished in the weeks after birth.

Through gentle guidance, practical help, and a calming presence, I hope to ease the weight of “doing it all” so you can rest, recover, and connect with your baby.

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At The Golden Month, I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to walk this journey alone - you deserve to be held, just as you hold your little one.

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Faye x 

Why support matters

Evidence shows that when a mother is deeply cared for in the first 40 days after birth, it can shape her wellbeing for months and even years to come. With rest, nourishment, and emotional support in this sacred window, the risk of burnout lowers, breastfeeding success is more likely, recovery feels more supported, and the transition into parenthood becomes gentler.

 

These benefits extend far beyond the early weeks - strengthening the bond with her baby, bringing more balance to family life, and nurturing the confidence she carries into the next chapters of motherhood.

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