Oh, the magic of a postpartum doula! A postpartum doula helps to support both birthing parent and baby. We help support and encourage gentle transitions, rituals, and new learning curves as a family.
In the first weeks after birth, your body will be changing, your relationships will be shifting, and your baby will be brand new. There’s so much to manage and process, but you don’t have any experience with a baby or being a parent (or you do... and you wisely know you need some support!).
As your postpartum doula, I come to your home and help you get a handle on new parenthood. Because the reality is, it can be hard being a brand new parent with a brand new baby.
My role as your postpartum doula? Listen, help, soothe, show, educate, & do.
Choose from day or nighttime postpartum doula support.
Here are all the things available in my postpartum doula services (you may not want or need all of them, but they are available). Postpartum support services are tailored to each individual family’s needs and wants.
Newborn Care:
- Bathing, changing, nail trimming, swaddling, soothing techniques
- Baby soothing and colic
- Choosing baby products
- Breastfeeding education & support
- Bottle feeding
- Bottle washing (if baby schedule allows)
- Sleep basics education
- Baby laundry
- Lip, tongue, buccal tie and frenectomy education
Parent care:
- Emotional support
- Postpartum healing and comfort measures
- Nutritional guidance
- Partner care
- Support and create soft routines and transitions for both baby and parents
- Gentle body movement and breath work guidance
- Aromatherapy
- Daytime support can also include: light cleaning, nursery organization, and light meal prep / meal suggestions
Contact me to create your postpartum package:
Daytime Postpartum Doula
$60 hourly
Daytime postpartum doula care supports your recovery and bonding and builds your confidence as a new parent with education and support to care for your newborn baby. Minimum shift of 4 hours, maximum 6 hours. Pricing is subject to change depending on the requested services and location.
Overnight Postpartum Doula
$70 hourly
My focus at night as your postpartum doula is to ensure sleep for you and your family, while I take care of your baby. Minimum shift of 8 hours, maximum 10 hours. Pricing is subject to change depending on the requested services and location.
My postpartum doula practice is an extension of my life.
I’ve learned from years of observing others work, and from deeply listening to my clients.
My life experience and training, my ancestors, and all the midwives, teachers, and healers who have influenced me have cultivated my global lens of birth.
I’ve worked professionally with families as a nanny, preschool teacher, and outdoor educator, and have trained formally with ICEA, Birthing From Within, Spinning Babies, and in Mexico and India with traditional healers.
I bring to you my expertise in childbirth education, postpartum support, breastfeeding education, early childhood education, ancestral and traditional medicinal practices, yoga, and nutrition. My doula practice is an extension of how I live.
Begin our work together:
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Book a free call to begin our conversation about how I might best support your new family.
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In our conversation, you'll have the chance to share more about your birthing goals and postpartum needs.
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You'll be able to choose a package that matches your needs. I'll help you discern the best fit for you.
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Enter birth and new parenthood with absolute confidence that you have the support you need to thrive.
"She will truly make you feel held in all of the ways. During labor she said "Keep breathing. Any breath is good". When I felt like the pain was too much to bear, these words saved me. As sweet as Sherry can be, she will also be firm when needed and keeps her energy 100% infused with grace."
Cristen
"Having Sherry present at the birth of our son was an invaluable, one-of-a-kind experience. In addition to her knowledge and skills, she was a kind and firm advocate for mama in the hospital during labor and delivery. Her positivity and enthusiasm are infectious and put us at ease on the day as well as during the in-home sessions leading up to the birth. Sherry came in with great ideas but was also flexible and respectful of our wishes. She’s a strong coach wrapped in a gentle spirit."
Zach
"Over the course of my pregnancy and after the birth, it was like she had become a part of our family. Her prenatal appointments are so wonderful and helpful for bonding between partners and preparing us with techniques. The postnatal appointment was so helpful too, to recount each of our stories, process the birth, check-in on self-care, and for everything to come full circle."
Dawn
"Sherry's home visits helped us build a solid relationship based on trust, respect, and friendship. We talked about our birth plan, concerns, as well as breathing exercises and movements. Sherry made me feel comfortable to talk about my fears, ask stupid questions, and reflect on my feelings and emotions. This was exactly what I needed to help me feel better prepared."