Why Every New Parent Deserves a Postnatal Doula

When preparing for birth, we often focus so much on labor that we overlook what comes next—the intense, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming transition into parenthood. While birth doulas offer support during labor, postnatal doulas are there afterward, ensuring new parents feel nurtured, cared for, and heard.

The Reality of Postnatal Challenges

Adjusting to life with a newborn is no small task. In Australia:

• 1 in 5 mothers experience depression during pregnancy or postpartum.¹
• Nearly half of all birthing parents report their birth as traumatic.²
• Suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death.³

These numbers highlight the gaps in postnatal care and the urgent need for better emotional, physical, and social support. We were never meant to parent in isolation.

How a Postnatal Doula Can Help

Postnatal doulas provide non-medical, holistic support tailored to each family’s needs, including:

• Birth Processing & Emotional Support – A safe space to share your birth story, ask questions, and make sense of your experience.
• Nourishing Meals – Traditional postpartum foods to support healing and recovery.
• Breastfeeding & Infant Care Guidance – Reassurance and practical help with feeding, settling, and newborn care.
• Holistic Healing – Gentle practices like massage, aromatherapy, and belly binding to support recovery and well-being.
• Practical Help – Light housework, caring for older children, and creating space for you to rest and bond with your baby.

Because You Deserve Care Too

New parents deserve the same care and attention as their newborns. A postnatal doula offers unwavering support, reminding you that you are the expert on your baby—and that you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’re in Brisbane and looking for postnatal support, reach out. Let’s bring back the village, together.

Love + Solidarity,
Anne