Postpartum Doula Services

What is a postpartum doula? 

A trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to postpartum individuals and their families. 

We come to you; be it in your home or wherever you and your baby are staying and need support. We do not expect you to host us (do not clean for us or offer to get us food or beverage)!

A postpartum doula is a wonderful resource for peer counseling. We can assist with the following: debrief together and process through your birth story, help you bathe your baby, assist in learning how to baby wear, give you a rest so that you can sleep knowing your baby is in good hands, and assist in the transformation of one’s self and the huge transition that is new parenthood. We can cook, do light cleaning, assist with other child care, daytime or nighttime care. Additionally, we can meet before baby arrives to discuss postpartum care and planning!

In short, a postpartum doula is there to give back to the birth giver, as they are giving so much to their baby; your doula can be here to support your own heart and health. 

Postpartum is often associated with the phrase “postpartum depression.” In reality, we are here to support you after the baby has been born. To provide care in those first days, weeks, and months as it can be very challenging. For some parents, having that committed support may help bring a more confident beginning. No matter if this is child number one or four, support is needed in all kinds of ways. 

Our postpartum doula, Kendra, is a registered dietitian and certified lactation counselor. 

“The doula’s job is to respect and support the values, beliefs, and autonomy of the birthing person/family. Rather than having an agenda, a postpartum doula shows up as a caring witness who is able to offer nonjudgmental space to process the birth and/or postpartum experiences and feelings, problem-solve the aspects of postpartum that are feeling challenging, remind the birthing person that it’s ok (crucial, actually) to tend to their needs, and guide the birthing person/family towards information, resources, and other professionals they may benefit from.” 

-Jenna “JB” Brown