Post-Partum Doulas

As defined in the wikipedia entry for Doula: "Postpartum doulas are trained to offer families evidence-based information and support on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents. They may also help with light housework, fix a meal and help incorporate the older child into this new experience."

Dona.org: Find a Doula: As stated on their website: "Postpartum doula training emphasizes the normal course of the postpartum period, and includes emotional and physical comfort measures. Doulas are professionals at offering reassurance, information, and assistance with new mother and newborn care, breastfeeding support and light housekeeping." This site is a good starting point for finding a postpartum doula to come help you in your home as you recover after your c-section.

Dona.org: Postpartum Doula Position Paper: Find out more about how a postpartum doula can help you as you start your role as a new mother. While this paper does not explicitly mention c-section recovery, it is clear that a mother recovering from a c-section can only benefit from more of this sort of support.

DoulaMatch.Net: Make sure to click on the “postpartum” button before searching. Currently DoulaMatch only lists doulas in the US and Canada.

CAPPA: Member Directory: CAPPA stands for Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association. This link takes you to their page for locating professionals in your area. There is an option in the 'Services Offered' list to select 'Postpartum Support'.