Postpartum Doula Services
What is a Postpartum Doula?
​Postpartum doulas support families in the weeks and months 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
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Sleep education
- Guidance on how to practice safe sleep
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Managing expectations around infant sleep
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Newborn Feeding
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How much baby should eat, how often, how to know if baby is getting enough
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Comfort and soothing techniques
Breastfeeding & Feeding Support
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Offer hands-on support with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
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Help with breastpumps​
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Help troubleshoot common feeding challenges
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Provide guidance on feeding cues and positions
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Share tips to make feeding more comfortable and confident
Emotional Support
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Support parents in processing their birth experience.
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Provide space for grief and adjustment to life changes or unexpected outcomes
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Help navigate shifting family dynamics with partners and older children
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Recognize signs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Physical Support
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Education about the normal process of recovery from vaginal or cesarean birth
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Recognize postpartum warning signs and recovery red flags
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Light Household Help
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Washing baby bottles
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Emptying dishwasher
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Folding baby clothes
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Nutrition support
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Ideas for healthy snacks, organizing meal train, creating meal plan
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Simple meal preparation, such as making a sandwich or warming up some soup
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How Our Postpartum Doula Services Work:
We currently are able to provide postpartum support within the first 6 months after birth. While some postpartum doulas may offer additional services, please note that we are not able to provide overnight support or babysitting for newborns or other children in the home.
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Complete the Lead Form
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Current clients: If you're working with a BirthWell doula and want postpartum support, tell your doula or reach out to us.​
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New to our program? Fill out the lead form, and watch for emails or messages with next steps.
Eligibility & Intake
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If you are already receiving services from us: You are eligible for additional postpartum support, but you will need to complete a new intake form.
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If you are new to our program: We will review your eligibility first and then send you the intake form to complete.
Finding Your Doula & Final Paperwork
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Once your forms are complete, Renee' will look for a postpartum doula available in your area. You’ll receive a few more documents to review and sign.
Doula Match Confirmation & Meet Your Doula
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After everything is submitted, Renee' will contact you to confirm your doula match. You’ll receive an email introducing you to your doula so you can connect and begin your journey together!