Postpartum Support
What dad or support person can do:

• Appreciate mom’s transition time and allow her as much rest as possible. Be willing to pick up extra household duties once you’ve received some extra rest too.
• Be sure mom always has a glass of water and a snack available.
• Help mom with extra rest by taking on some baby duties such as diapering (yes night-time too), burping or just holding baby.

Postpartum support also includes:

• Breastfeeding Basics
• Creating a postpartum plan
• Postpartum basics
• For the dad
• For the mom
• For the family

• Overview
• Rates
• Pregnancy Support
• Labor Support

"The Fire Within"
by Mara Friedman