

Local resources for your journey
Trusted Support, Right Here In Your Community
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula provides proper support to the postpartum person and their family through offering practical assistance with newborn care, emotional support, guidance on feeding, light housework and overall helping the family adjust to life with a new baby. This allows them to rest and recover physically and emotionally after birth. The doula shares knowledge and provides accurate information about baby development, newborn cues, and postpartum recovery to help create a calm, nurturing environment.
How does a postpartum doula support the partner and family?
The postpartum doula provides the supporting person/family with emotional support, respite and rest and education and information. By providing a supportive presence, a doula can help parents feel more confident and less overwhelmed during the postpartum period, promoting a strong family unit where the members aren’t stretched so thin and are able to bond with each other and continue to care for themselves.
How do I know if I need a postpartum doula?
If you’re asking this question, that curiosity may already be your intuition speaking. The fourth trimester looks different for every family, and you deserve support that aligns with your hopes and desires for this season. You don’t need to know exactly what you need yet—we can talk together about what you’re longing for and what would feel most supportive. Asking for help is a powerful act of care. If you’re curious, I invite you to reach out and start the conversation.
Local Resources
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pre/Postnatal Chiropractic Care
Acupuncture
Birth Outcome-Specific Support Groups
West Allis Medical Center Infant Loss Support Group
8901 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227 (414) 329-5908 1st Wednesday of Every Month
Children’s Hospital Perinatal Loss Group for Children
(414) 266-2995 griefsupport@chw.org
Child and Family Advocacy, Protection and Welfare
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Support
Sojourner Family Peace Center
24-hour hotline and crisis shelter: (414) 933-2722
Lactation Support
Parenting Support, Education, Resources
The Parenting Network
Parenting Helpline: (414) 671-0566
My Morning with Mom- Aurora West Allis
8901 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis WI (414) 328-7788
Baby and Me Peer Group at The Little Village
Every Monday at 1:30pm
Pediatric Health Care Providers
Perinatal Mental Health Support
Moms Mental Health Initiative
1-833-943-5746
Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4773
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 988
Substance Use Services and Support Groups
Aurora Behavioral Health Center
(414) 773-4312
Rogers Behavioral Health
(414) 327-3000
