
Don't Wait Too Long To Call the Postpartum Doula
The first time I met Lisa (not her real name) was in the hospital, treated for postpartum depression. She never expected to find herself there. When she gave birth six months earlier, she’d been young and healthy, with no history of depression. She had the support of a loving husband and family, and the resources to hire whatever help she needed, but she didn’t ask for help. She wanted to do everything on her own. Breastfeeding turned out to be a struggle. As she nursed and p