A postpartum doula supports families during the fourth trimester by offering non-medical care, education, and emotional support. This extra layer of care helps promote rest, confidence, and a smoother transition into parenthood.
Services
Light Household Support
Help with household tidying, laundry, and dishes.
Meal Preparation
Prepare meals and snacks to help keep you and your family nourished during the postpartum weeks.
Family Adjustment
Support as families adjust to life with a new baby, helping everyone feel connected, supported, and confident.
Postpartum Planning
Thoughtful guidance before and after birth to help families prepare for support, routines, and recovery during the early weeks postpartum
Newborn Education
Education about baby’s cues, feeding, sleep, and developmental needs.
Feeding Support
Support with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and formula feeding.
Sleep Support
Safe sleep education, care for baby / siblings while parents sleep, and sleep strategies for getting more rest during the early weeks.
Emotional Support
Calm, nonjudgmental presence as parents navigate the joys and challenges of the postpartum period.
Newborn Care
Attentive support with feeding, diapering, soothing, and sleep routines.
Birth Experience Processing
Space for parents to share and reflect on their birth experience in a supportive, caring way
Sibling Care
Sibling support to help older children feel secure, engaged, and cared for during the postpartum transition.
Baby Wearing
Help parents learn safe and practical babywearing techniques so they can keep their newborn close while navigating daily life.
Multiples Support
Support tailored to the unique needs of multiples, including in-home care and assistance during NICU stays.
Physical Recovery Support
Gentle, non-medical assistance with rest, nourishment, comfort measures, and day-to-day support to promote healing after birth.
Referrals
Referrals to trusted providers and resources when additional support may be helpful
Customized Postpartum Care
Every family is unique, and postpartum support should reflect that. I offer flexible services and pricing designed to fit your individual needs, schedule, and goals.
Service Area
I provide in-home postpartum doula support to families in Ithaca, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut as well as surrounding areas.