How Doula Care Can Assist with Nursing Goals

• The importance of social support
• History of "Lying In" Philosophy
• Support and responsibilities of a trained professional helper
• The role of supporting Fathers
• Why is breastfeeding important to the Family
• Determining goals
• Identifying obstacles
• Addressing challenges
• The impact of community support on attaining Family goals

Breastfeeding- The Early Weeks​

• The first hours
• Attaching the baby at the breast
• The first days
• Observed physiologic changes of the breast
• Engorgement
• Breast soreness
• Importance of frequent effective feeding- how can I be sure?
• The role of the birth professional
• The importance of good positioning
• Positions for breastfeeding
• Hands on
• Resources and strategies