The Many Flavors of Postpartum Doulas | Sierra Brooks and Danka Orellana

Today we talk with Sierra Brooks and Danka Orellana with Bud to Blossom postpartum doula services. We talk about the services they offer, including the roles of a Sunrise doula, a Good Morning doula, a Dinner doula, a Bedtime doula, an Overnight doula, and a Foodie doula. They emphasize that their primary role isn’t to take care of the baby, but to take care of, strengthen, and support the mother and the family. We discuss postpartum mood disorders and how they could occur anytime within the first year. We talk about the importance of eating well during postpartum, as well as how the postpartum doulas will help keep the balance in the upkeep of the home and support of the family during this transitionary period. We then discuss the process of training and certifying postpartum doulas. We also discuss the importance of viewing Postpartum doulas as trained professionals, and encourage investing in postpartum assistance, emphasizing the joy it brings to family and doulas.

-Sierra and Danka’s Background in Postpartum care; Types of Doulas at Bud to Blossom 2:10
-Nutrition in Postpartum; Helping Maintain Balance in the Home 23:34
-Training for Postpartum Doulas 31:54

“What is really nice about a postpartum doula is you don’t have to tell them how to do things and what to do. I mean, a quick little, ‘This is how I like things done,’ yes. But we know how to assess and see what you need so that you don’t have to tell us; we can just provide it for you.” 10:15