Support Group - New and Expectant Parents SFPOM New Parents - general discussion 4/9/2013 9:16 am - 4/11/2013
1. Postpartum modified bedrest :( helper or doula? (lizjohannesen)
1. Postpartum modified bedrest :( helper or doula?
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lizjohannesen - 4/10/2013 9:52 pm
Hi there,We are happy and excited to announce the birth
of our twins, Alexandra and Thomas on April 3rd! Babies
were delivered at 38w 2d via scheduled c-section and
they were huge: 7 lbs even and 7 lbs 9 oz,
respectively. Unfortunately, I developed some
complications and am back in the hospital for surgery
exactly a week afterward, and must stay for two nights.
Once home, I am going to need help, as I am not
allowed to lift anything, not even a baby.I had a great
session with a post-partum doula already this week
before the complication, and babies were both latching
and feeding well.My question is, based on your
experience, during the two-week modified bedrest
portion, do you think I need a post-partum doula, or
would a mother's helper suffice? We will have a night
doula 4 days per week, but I will need daytime help
with feeding, diapering, baby laundry, tidying up, etc.
I also have the very popular Regula Keller coming in
two days over the next two weeks to provide day doula
care and support (her only free days).Since we are
looking for full time support, it would be great to
understand if we can get by with someone who is $15-20
an hour, instead of $35-40 an hour.Also, any
suggestions as to who might be good for this would be
very much appreciated!Thanks in advance,Liz, Jesse,
Alex and Thomas Johannesen
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