Postpartum Doula Services

Services are available during the day. During each home visit, I provide the following support:

Emotional & Informational Support

• Active listening and nonjudgmental encouragement

• Guidance on newborn behavior and postpartum adjustment expectations

• Evidence-based feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping)

• Referrals to specialists (lactation consultants, mental health pros, community groups)

Newborn Care Education

• Diapering, bathing, soothing, and helping decode baby cues

• Instruction on calming techniques such as the “5 S’s” approach

• Babywearing guidance

Family Adjustment Support

• Helping older siblings adapt with kindness and inclusion

• Partner support to help navigate new roles and shared responsibilities

Practical, Daytime Support

• Prepare simple meals and snacks

• Light household tasks: dishes, laundry, errands, organizing nursery/home flow

• Setting up pump equipment and feeding supplies

• Postpartum recovery care information and processing birth experiences

• Additional phone/text check-ins to ensure continued support