Python: Is there a way I can add a footnote to word document?

I have tried the following with python-docx:

section = self.document.sections[0]
footer = section._sectPr.footer
footer.text = "I am here"

I couldn't find a clear footer/header directions in docx documentations. Is there a work around to cover this gap?

Solution

The work around is:

Create a document with python-docx.
Change the name to 'init.docx'
Comment any adding-new-style code
Open 'init.docx'
Delete everything
Save it.
Add footnote/Headers to 'init.docx'
Change self.document = Document('') to self.document = Document('init.docx').