Postpartum Services
What is Postpartum Doula Care?
Doula care doesn’t stop at birth. Once you’re home, life with a newborn can feel like a whole new world. Postpartum doulas are specially trained to walk alongside families during this transition—offering evidence-based guidance, emotional support, and practical help that makes daily life smoother and more nourishing.
By tending to the needs of the birthing parent, baby, partner, and chosen family, a postpartum doula helps create balance at home. Whether it’s sharing newborn care techniques, preparing meals, or simply listening without judgment, doula care is about supporting the whole family so you can focus on rest, recovery, and bonding.
Postpartum Doula Services
Support is always tailored to your family’s needs, and may include:
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Newborn care and teaching
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Infant feeding support (chest/breast, bottle, pumping, or combination)
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Recovery and self-care guidance for the birthing parent
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Sleep support and soothing strategies
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Meal planning, preparation, and grocery runs
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Light housekeeping and household organization
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Sibling support and integration
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Accompaniment to appointments
Booking Details
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Complimentary virtual interview to explore your needs
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One virtual meeting to create a personalized postpartum care plan
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Minimum of 4 hours per visit
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Initial purchase of 12 hours required
Rates
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Singleton: $55/hour
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Multiples: $66/hour
Note: Doula & lactation support services are eligible for reimbursement with some flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Medicaid.
Additional Namaste Birth services are available at discounts for doula clients (placenta encapsulation, bodywork, classes, lactation support, counseling/coaching)
Benefits and Improved Outcomes of a Postpartum Doula
1. Emotional Support
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Provides continuous emotional support to birthing parents and families, helping reduce feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and postpartum depression.
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Offers a compassionate, non-judgmental presence, creating space for parents to share their feelings and experiences openly.
2. Physical Recovery
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Supports the birthing parent’s recovery, including comfort measures, rest, and guidance for postpartum healing.
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Offers tips and assistance with feeding, addressing challenges and promoting a positive start with chest/breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or combination feeding.
3. Infant Care Guidance
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Shares practical knowledge on newborn care, including bathing, diapering, soothing techniques, and sleep rhythms.
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Helps parents interpret their baby’s cues and understand early development, building confidence in their caregiving.
4. Household Support
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Assists with light household tasks so families can focus on bonding, healing, and adjusting to life with a new baby.
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Provides help with meal preparation, laundry, and simple daily routines to ease the transition.
5. Parent & Family Education
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Offers evidence-based information on postpartum recovery, infant care, and parenting strategies.
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Encourages confidence by equipping families with tools and knowledge to make informed choices that feel right for them.
6. Partner & Chosen Family Support
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Guides partners and chosen family members in how they can actively participate in the postpartum journey.
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Promotes healthy communication and teamwork, strengthening family bonds and creating a supportive environment for the baby.
A postpartum doula nurtures the well-being of the entire family during this tender transition. Their support fosters rest, recovery, and confidence—creating a stronger, more connected beginning for everyone.
"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel."
Eleanor Brownn
