Postpartum doulas are the end-all-be-all of postpartum support. They take care of your:
Emotional needs by being a listening ear and identifying common perinatal mood disorders, and supporting sibling and whole family adjustment
Informational needs by bringing their professional training to subjects like newborn care, physical recovery from childbirth, trained and knowledgeable breastfeeding support
Physical needs by tidying up your home and making small meals, and laundry