Nurturing of the new mother: tips to help the post-birth healing process, discussion of rest and nutrition needs, a listening ear, assistance processing or writing down the birth experience, meal or snack preparation, and caring for the needs of the home so mom can sleep or rest
Infant feeding support: support from a breastfeeding and bottle-feeding mother with training, experience, and additional resources for both breastfeeding moms and bottle-feeding parents, with additional training to support lactation
New baby care education: building your confidence in the basics of infant care, such as bathing, cord care, circumcision care, dressing, cloth or disposable diapering, infant soothing techniques, and sleeping, as well as actual care of the baby so mother can address her recovery needs (sleep, baths, etc.)
Family adjustment: support for the whole family’s adjustment to life with new baby, including fathers, siblings, and pets
Meal preparation: a home-cooked meal made fresh and ready-to-eat, or to be frozen for later use
Household care: laundry, linens, sweeping, vacuuming, dishes, light cleaning, plant care, pet care, dog walking, errand-running, and handling phone calls and visitors
Sibling care: care for older children so that mother (and maybe father too!) and new baby can rest and bond
Overnight care: ensure your family gets some sleep, provide emotional support, breastfeeding support, and help get household work cared for such as doing dishes or helping with laundry