Ways A MomsBloom Volunteer Can Help
This is not an inclusive list. Your family may have other special needs. If you ever have a question about services, please call: 616.828.1021.
A MomsBloom volunteer may:
- Make sure that mom is getting enough to drink and eat.
- Assist a breastfeeding mom by helping with positioning, using pillows, keeping snacks, water, etc. available.
- Answer questions and/or refer.
- Educate other family members on how to "mother the mother" through modeling, demonstration, and explanation.
- Play with older siblings.
- Hold or feed the baby while mom gets rest/naps, showers or plays with older children.
- Protect family from too many visitors or phone calls.
- Support parents when they are bathing and dressing the baby or perform these tasks at the parents' request.
- Prepare meals - by being aware of any dietary restrictions.
- Wash, fold and put away baby clothes.
- Organize the nursery by making sure diapers, laundry, etc are stocked and tidy.
- Tidy up the kitchen.
- Sit and really listen to mom describe her day, feelings and concerns.
- Listen to the mom's birth story.
- Make suggestions for resources, referrals and networking with other parents.
For more information, please download our services information sheet.
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09/16/2009
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