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Question: Should i hire baby nurse or post-partum doula?

(Posted by: sebbieswifey110608 on 2009-04-09 16:31:20)

The thing is mostly I'd want her to help if I'm having trouble breastfeeding and I need help with latching her on and mostly do stuff like if she cries while im in the shower tend to her or if i need a nap care for her. Just for the first week or two. Also even if it requires extra pay I'd like someone willing to do light house work such as laundry, light cooking, and feeding the pets or taking the dogs outside to go potty. Whats holding me back is that I heard they can be bossy and pushy and I'm a very sensitive person and also very hands on I worked in childcare caring for newborns for six years I also basically raised my siblings I know how to care for a newborn I dont want somebody stepping on my toes you know cause I am the mom. I'm looking for someone to help me during my most exhausted period, not a teacher (unless it comes to breastfeeding). I know baby nurses and post partum doulas are different. Which is my best bet?

Posted by: GranolaMom on 2009-04-09, 16:36:04

I'd hire a post-partum doula. Her primary focus will be meeting your needs while you meet the baby's needs, and that means assisting you with whatever needs assistance, not taking over baby care for you.

Posted by: cyfcupcake on 2009-04-09, 16:49:50

Can't your husband, mum, sister, friends help out? Is this your first baby? I think your worrying over nothing, once the baby arrives you will probably realise that you manage just fine on your own. If you don't have a partner or he is not very hands on, you can take the baby bouncer/ car seat/ crib/ baby mat etc upstairs into the bathroom with you and talk to your babyh as you have your bath. Newborns sleep a lot, you will have plenty of time to rest/ sleep with your baby. I'm trying to tell you what you to do, if you really feel that you need the extra help then do it, but I just think you'd be wasting your money and that you'd probably end up regretting spending the money.