Postpartum Doula Services

What is a Postpartum Doula?

Postpartum doulas support families in the weeks after birth by offering guidance on infant feeding, helping parents recover emotionally and physically, teaching soothing techniques for babies, and providing practical tips for adjusting to life with a newborn.

Why should I have a Postpartum Doula?

Because caring for a new baby is a big transition—and you deserve care too! A postpartum doula supports your emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

What does a Postpartum Doula Do?

Postpartum doulas tailor their support to meet your unique needs. See below for some of the things they can support you with:

Newborn Care

Guidance on how to practice safe sleep
Sleep education
Newborn Feeding
- How much baby should be eating & how often
Soothing techniques

Breastfeeding & Feeding Support

Offer hands-on support with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
- Help with breastpumps
Help troubleshoot common feeding challenges
Provide guidance on feeding cues and positions
Share tips to make feeding more comfortable and confident

Emotional Support

Support parents in processing their birth experience.
Provide space for grief and adjustment to life changes or unexpected outcomes
Help navigate shifting family dynamics with partners and older children

Household Help

Postpartum doulas may provide light household support—not cleaning—so you can rest, heal, and bond with your baby.

Washing bottles
Emptying dishwasher
Folding baby clothes
Nutrition support
- Ideas for healthy snacks, organizing meal train, creating meal plans