NYC Postpartum Doula Services
Daytime postpartum Doula ServiceA daytime postpartum doula’s primary focus is education. They are there to teach you everything you want to know about newborns and parenthood, leaving you feeling confident and comfortable. While not licensed therapists, postpartum doulas are there as a listening ear to support you through the many changes of the fourth trimester. They support rest, healing, and bonding and may provide household support in the form of childcare, meal prep, and tidying up.
Overnight Postpartum Doula ServicesOvernight doula’s specialize in newborn care and facilitating rest. They can take charge of the formula feeding while you rest, help with pump and bottle logistics, or bring baby to you for bodyfeeding and then handle the soothing and diapering while you get back to sleep. Overnight doula support is for families who want to maximize as much sleep as possible in the early days.
Our Process
Submit a Doula Request here.
We will get back at you with available doulas within 48 hours
Pick 2-3 doulas you like to set up initial consultations with
We will make an introduction
After interviewing, choose your desired doula
The doula will finalize the contract and invoice directly with you.
If you wish to have personal recommendations made based on your desires and preferences, you can book a 20-minute consultation with the founder, Jen Mayer, here.
Ways a postpartum doula can support you…
-informational support around newborn care + new parenthood
-lactation + breastfeeding support
-an informed second pair of hands
-light snack and meal preparation
-light tidying and organizing around the home
-assistance with postpartum healing and recovery
-connections to community + professional resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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The main difference is that a postpartum doula isn’t there to only care for your baby; they are also there to take care of you! Postpartum doulas can hold space for you to process your birth experience, provide meal prep, do light housekeeping, and are just as invested in your transition into parenthood as they are in baby’s transition earthside.
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Postpartum doulas have basic lactation training to help you with feeding. They are trained to help you troubleshoot common issues and also identify issues that may need the care of a more trained eye. If they feel like you might need the support of a lactation consultant, they’ll be able to provide recommendations of who to contact.
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Absolutely. A postpartum doula is there to support your choices. No matter how you choose to feed your baby, your doula can offer tips and tricks so that your feeding relationship with your baby is filled with comfort and ease.
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Many postpartum doulas do offer overnight services and many families love having an extra set of hands to help out at night. Postpartum doulas can help you get ready for bed and prep ahead of time for night feeds, as well as bring baby to you for feeds so you can minimize the time you spend out of bed. Discuss this with your postpartum doula to confirm that they offer overnight stays. If they don’t they will likely know many who do!
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Yes! Your postpartum doula can help facilitate a seamless transition with the added support of your loved ones. A postpartum doula is a trained professional who specializes in infant care and postpartum healing. While your family and friends can provide wonderful support, they may not have the professional knowledge and experience that you could benefit from when facing common postpartum issues. A doula is simply one more member of your support team that is ready to work together to care for you and your baby.
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While a postpartum doula can certainly hold space for you to discuss the many feelings that arise during the postpartum period, doulas are not trained mental health professionals. Postpartum doulas are trained to spot the signs of postpartum mood disorders so that they can connect you with mental health providers and other resources so you can get the care and support that you need and deserve.