Dawn wrote:
>Sometimes I'd like to just move in for a shift with a mom and dad and
babe and help a little more! <

But isn't that exactly what is needed?
It was my priviledge (and pleasure!) to be the doula at the births of
all my grandbabies. Mostly I stood by and offered encouragement and,
when appropriate, information. I stayed with them for at least a week
after the birth to help with the breastfeeding.

I would like to ask a question of those other grandmothers on this
list who have done the same for their families, "Do you think it
really made a difference?"
Personally, I think it did, but of course I am biased. However, the
universal comment I received from all my children was "How on earth do
new famiies manage without such help?"


norma

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