tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post2623894127878927361..comments2024-03-24T12:47:49.253-04:00Comments on Dou-la-la: From continuous support to a continuum of supportAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01019907275666753543noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post-25209249917757934352009-12-01T14:51:56.172-05:002009-12-01T14:51:56.172-05:00Oh, believe me, I know exactly what you're say...Oh, believe me, I know exactly what you're saying. I was lamenting the way my hands are tied as a postpartum doula re: breastfeeding very recently! So it's complicated. I DON'T mean to imply that I think that postpartum doulas are the only answer, especially not without much more extensive breastfeeding training (which I plan to seek).<br /><br />However, they ARE trained in supporting the normal course of breastfeeding and in identifying signs of trouble, where more advanced support is needed - whereas a family member or friend may or may not be, on both counts. I think it would actually be MORE likely that an expert would be called when needed. So I do feel it's better than nothing, and a step in the right direction, particularly if their relationship was well-established prior to the baby's arrival.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing more attention to this important point! I'm really in agreement.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019907275666753543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post-74357268757238048662009-11-30T19:39:34.872-05:002009-11-30T19:39:34.872-05:00I totally agree! Moms often don't get the supp...I totally agree! Moms often don't get the support they need. I was lucky & had the support of my husband, which I found to be just right. <br /><br />I'm concerned with the breastfeeding focus here, though. Like you pointed out, not all LCs are equal. I think there's caution to be had, though, in saying a postpartum doula can provide breastfeeding support. <br /><br />While I'm sure some can provide very basic support, I'd be afraid that calling in an expert when necessary wouldn't happen. I also wonder just how much formal training a postpartum doula has in offering breastfeeding support. <br /><br />Not trying to be unsupportive here, just a little cautious about this marketing technique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post-29048469848137199062009-11-21T01:57:35.752-05:002009-11-21T01:57:35.752-05:00Doubie. Heh heh heh, hahahaha.Doubie. Heh heh heh, hahahaha.Jillhttp://keyboardrevolutionary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post-1224936411978853782009-11-20T23:37:59.649-05:002009-11-20T23:37:59.649-05:00Yikes! So sorry for the MIL situation, but sounds ...Yikes! So sorry for the MIL situation, but sounds like you ultimately dodged the bullet. Whew! I hope you have much more/better help next time around.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019907275666753543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741036541041672560.post-82279177950359791522009-11-20T13:55:37.725-05:002009-11-20T13:55:37.725-05:00I'm often appalled when women are simply left ...I'm often appalled when women are simply left on their own after births, especially when they have other small children to care for. However, the quality of care is also important. I had my mom for a week post-partum, and then my mother-in-law for six more weeks after that. She almost single-handedly derailed my breastfeeding attempts with her lack of knowledge. I will definitely be looking for a different option next time.Fun Mama - Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482181499301423093noreply@blogger.com