Baby Nurse vs. Postpartum Doula

A question we get all the time... " What is the difference between a baby nurse and postpartum doula? I noticed in the Philadelphia area there a few different options for help after having a baby."

I thought I would answer this question today!

A baby nurse(also called a newborn care specialist, NCS) is a non-medically trained person, who is hired by the family to care for the needs of the newborn after birth. They feed baby, bathe baby, change diapers, do the baby's laundry and care for the baby's room.Often they do overnights or live with the family.

A postpartum doula is hired to care for the entire family and is specifically trained in being able to attend to the needs of the mother, as well as the baby, nurturing the the entire family and helping them through the transition their bodies are going through as well as the needs of a new baby. They focus on educating and encouraging as well as the more practical side of things. They encourage the mother, providing emotional support which enables her to more easily care for her baby. They are trained in breastfeeding support, pumping and bottle feeding.They help create a relaxing atmosphere by making delicious meals and tending to light house work including both the baby and entire family's home. They also do overnights or live with the family, as well as work day time hours.

Babies R Us King of Prussia Class

Comfort Measures for Childbirth seminar this Thursday at the King of Prussia, PA Babies R Us.

Bring your birth partner and come prepared to learn all about ways to stay comfortable during your upcoming birth, including relaxation techniques, positions to make labor easier and quicker and massage techniques. Don't miss this class!

February 28th 2013 at 7pm

Babies R Us King of Prussia Classes

Celebrating Renoir's Birthday and Beautiful Mom Curves

Merion's own Barnes Foundation(three blocks from our home until it moved to Center City 6 months ago) along with The Philadelphia Museum of Art hold some of the most beautiful paintings in the world including the art of Peirre-Auguste Renoir. What does this have to do with babies and mommas? My favorite subjects of his are babies, children and mommas. And today is his birthday! He has created the most beautiful, inviting scenes of moms and babies. His paintings of women's nude bodies has given me the ability to see my body in a more beautiful light. Every time I look at his bathers, I am reminded of the beauty of my own curves.  So this morning I am taking time to sit down with my 5 yr old and 3 yr old to discover their own favorite Renoirs.

Take a moment today to discover Renoirs work by searching Renoir in google images. I guarantee you will enjoy it. 

Here is Ivy's pick:

Mother Nursing Her Child by Renoir