A postpartum doula works with each family individually to find out their particular needs. Some of the duties that a postpartum doula will perform include: Breastfeeding support; Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth; Light housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmed; Running errands
Empathy is a word that means that someone is able to share or understand the emotions and feelings of another person. Someone may need to have a certain amount of empathy before they are able to feel compassion. The word was coined in 1909 by the English psychologist Edward.B.
âCognitive empathy,â sometimes called âperspective taking,â refers to our ability to identify and understand other peoplesâ emotions. Studies suggest that people with autism spectrum disorders have a hard time empathizing. Empathy seems to have deep roots in our brains and bodies, and in our evolutionary history.