Nurturing Beginnings

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Nurturing Beginnings guides you through the new mother’s journey and emphasizes the importance of supporting postpartum women and their families. As one of the first comprehensive postpartum training manuals, it is featured on the current DONA Reading List for Postpartum Doulas. The chapters cover essential topics such as the role of the doula, home visiting, health and safety precautions, honoring postpartum women, teaching self-care, and easing postpartum adjustment. It also addresses cultural diversity, breastfeeding support, newborn care, and offering support to partners and siblings. The book discusses unexpected outcomes, caring for families during loss, and nurturing oneself. Contributions from experts like Leah DeCesare, Penny Simkin, and William Sears enhance the content, while poems by Maureen Cannon and insights from the authors enrich the reading experience. With a wealth of links and resources, this manual serves as a valuable tool for birthworkers of all experience levels. We hope you find it an essential addition to your birth resources.