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."	Indicates a CSectionRecovery Favorite
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.  Dona.org: Finding a Postpartum 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. CAPPA: Parent Resources 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' list to select 'Postpartum Doula'.	Life Passages Links to Birth Attendants Life Passages Links to Birth Attendants of all kinds in Canada and in United States and other countries. Upcoming events, and products associated with childbirth - Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, counselors, labour coaches, photographers, artists, massages therapists, hypnotherapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, and other helpers and organizations, up-coming events and ads for related products.  National Association of Postpartum Care Services  To quote their : home page "Founded in 1988, the National Association of Postpartum Care Services (NAPCS) is an association of national and international professionals promoting the focus and interests of postpartum caregivers (called doulas). NAPCS recognizes that childbirth is just the beginning of a period of enormous change and adjustment (physical, emotional, and practical) for the new mother, the new family, and the new baby." Includes doula directory. Finding a Postpartum Doula This is BirthPartners.com page for finding a postpartum doula near you. Postpartum doula's are an amazing resource for the mom recovering from a c-section. To quote their site: "A postpartum doula generally focuses on the needs of the mother after birth. The doula may help with the baby and breastfeeding but also with other household chores while you are adjusting to your new baby."

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