POSTPARTUM DOULAS


Why Use A Postpartum Doula?

A Postpartum Doula is a person trained and experienced in providing care during the first few days or weeks following childbirth. Postpartum Doulas, unlike a baby nurse, nurture the whole family and do not just care for the baby. A Postpartum Doula comes to the mother's home to help care for and educate the new family. She may offer instruction on newborn care, mother care, breastfeeding, and parenting. She may also offer help with the household chores, sibling care and meals. Please inquire with each Doula as to what services she offers as they vary among each individual.


  • feel more secure and cared for
  • have greater success with breastfeeding
  • have greater self-confidence
  • have less postpartum depression
  • have lower incidence of abuse
  • are better in adapting to their new family dynamics


Tammy Uva, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), CLD (CAPPA),
CLC, DONA Hawaii State Representative
EMAIL tammy@laborofloveoahu.com
PHONE 808-672-5399 or 808-225-0668
WEBSITE www.laborofloveoahu.com

I have 25+ years of experience in supporting mothers and their families after childbirth. I am a certified Postpartum and Birth Doula through DONA International and a certified Labor Doula through the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) and I am certified in Lactation Counseling. I also specialize in working with "multiple birth" families.

My duties can change from day to day, as the needs of the family change. A large part of my role is to educate the family by sharing information about the baby's care, breastfeeding and making sure the mother is fed, well hydrated and comfortable. This will make your life easier, less complicated and more peaceful. I can help to coordinate your household to adjust to the babies’ schedules so you can rest, heal faster, and just be one on one with yourself, your partner and your babies. As your postpartum Doula, I will work to help you obtain your goals, I consider myself your professional assistant, and I am unbiased and able to assist you in “your“ choices for your infants care.

On a personal note, I am married and have 6 adult children (1 set of twins) all natural births and breastfed. I also have 14 precious grandchildren. I consider the birth of a child to be a miracle and one of the most significant events that takes place in a woman's life, and I strive to offer a loving, caring, and supportive environment for my clients and their families.