Postpartum Doula Services

Lots of people want to hold the baby. I'm here to "hold" you.

What does a postpartum doula actually do?

I show up on the scene at your home ready to nurture you and your family in whatever practical and emotional ways you need most. While there I will show you and your partner expert tips and tricks for caring for your baby and yourself, answer your questions, and connect you to helpful resources for your unique situation.

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Each family's needs vary, but postpartum care with me often looks like:

Comfort and Coping

Easing common postpartum discomforts

Processing your birth and new parent experiences

Teaching mental and emotional coping skills

Referring for other supports as necessary

Practical Help

Laundry, food prep, and other light household chores

Caring for siblings

Managing the essentials so you can focus on taking care of yourself and baby

Managing baby so you can take naps, showers, etc.

Building Your Confidence

Evidence-based information on baby care options

Basic lactation assessments and breastfeeding support, and/or proper bottle feeding techniques

Lots of handy resources and handouts

Encouragement, encouragement, encouragement

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If I have family who will be helping postpartum, do I really need a postpartum doula?

Q. How often do you come to my home?

Q. How long do you stay?

Q. What age does my baby need to be to have a postpartum doula?

Q. Do you take insurance?

I am in network with Ohio Medicaid and all Ohio Managed Care Plans. While I'm unaware of any private insurances that routinely cover doula services, I'm happy to explore joining the network if your insurance company covers doulas. I can also provide you with a letter you can send to your insurance to request they consider covering. Medicaid covers a set amount of time of prenatal and postpartum visits combined, so if you secure birth doula services, the prenatal visits included in that package do count towards the total allotted covered time.

Q. What are your credentials?

Pricing Selections

Some people question if paying for a postpartum doula is worth it, but the real question is, "is trying to navigate this on our own really worth it?"

$ 21 per hour

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Don't Take My Word For It

Being supported throughout my pregnancy and beyond by someone who really cared and had experience to be able to provide that support. The part most valuable to me was the postpartum care visits and Kailyn’s accessibility.

Amelia
Birth and Postpartum Doula Client

Beyond birth, her postpartum support was absolutely invaluable. She provided excellent recommendations for healing and recovery, from finding recovery resources to easing breastfeeding challenges.

Melissa
Birth and Postpartum Doula Client

What if you didn't have to navigate this alone?

CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW HIRING A BIRTH DOULA CAN SET YOU UP FOR A BETTER POSTPARTUM