Across cultures and generations, postpartum care has always been a vital part of welcoming new life.
Traditional societies around the world recognized that birthing people needed time to heal, bond with their babies, and be nurtured by their communities. Practices like la cuarentena in Latin America, zuò yuè zi in Chinese culture, and lying-in periods in Europe and North America all honored this sacred window of rest and recovery.
In these traditions, family members, elders, and community caregivers provided meals, herbal care, emotional support, and hands-on help with newborns, allowing parents to focus fully on healing and bonding. Modern postpartum doulas draw on this deep-rooted wisdom, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental support during one of life's biggest transitions.
Today, as more families seek to reclaim these traditions of care, postpartum doulas help fill a gap — bringing the ancient art of nurturing into modern homes with warmth, respect, and skilled support.
Today, many new parents find themselves navigating the postpartum period without the close-knit support networks that once surrounded families.
Modern life often separates us from extended family, and the pace of our culture can make it hard to prioritize rest and recovery. Instead of a village gathering to nourish and care for the birthing person, many families are expected to "bounce back" quickly, often without enough help.
This is where a postpartum doula can make all the difference.
A postpartum doula brings knowledge, encouragement, and skilled hands to help families feel supported, seen, and cared for. Whether it’s preparing a nourishing meal, offering breastfeeding guidance, caring for the newborn while parents rest, or simply providing a listening ear, postpartum doulas help recreate the nurturing environment every family deserves during this important transition.
By weaving together traditional wisdom with modern expertise, postpartum doulas help families heal, bond, and thrive —
one visit, one conversation, one small act of care at a time.
Support shouldn’t end as soon as the baby is “out.”
What can a Postpartum Doula do for you?
Coping strategies for postpartum adjustment
Newborn sleep information & family sleep solutions
Infant care information: diapering, bathing, dressing, etc.
Breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding assistance
Babywearing & soothing techniques
Preparation of postpartum sitz baths and nourishing herbal teas to promote healing and recovery
A safe space to process emotions and share your birth story
Help finding a daily rhythm
Assist with sibling adjustment
Light household organization
Infant care so parents can sleep and shower
Nursery organization & product recommendations
Running errands for groceries & supplies
Guidance on finding a childcare provider
Support in transitioning back to work
Referrals to other professionals if needed
Recommendations for child-proofing
Tips on self-care for parents
Phone, email, and virtual support
Support Packages to Meet Your Needs
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Welcome Home Package $200
1. Planning Ahead
A virtual planning session to discuss your anticipated needs prior to your baby arriving. This will take place over Google Meet.
2. Coming Home
One 3-hour visit within the first 48-hours at home, so you have support when you most need it. I can help with postpartum comfort, pain relief and healing, as well as provide hands-on lactation and newborn care guidance. This visit also provides a great chance for both parents to catch a nap!
3. Customized Recovery
Herbal postpartum soak, padsicles, lactation support supplies, snacks, and more! This gift basket will be customized to your individual needs to encourage healing, restoration, and self-care.
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Nest & Nurture Package - $600
1. Planning Ahead
A virtual planning session to discuss your anticipated needs prior to your baby arriving. This will take place over Google Meet.
2. Getting cozy
Four 3-hour daytime visits, once per week for 4 weeks, plus a customized self-care basket to aid in your postpartum recovery. Each visit will start with a check-in to discuss your needs and goals for our time together. Emotional and physical support, infant care and feeding tips, light housekeeping, and family adjustment guidance.
3. Call or Text
Support is not only limited to our in-person visits. Whether it’s a question about pumping or a friendly chat over morning coffee, you can reach out to me via phone, text, or email any time.
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The 4th Trimester Package - $1800
1. Planning Ahead
A virtual planning session to discuss your anticipated needs prior to your baby arriving. This will take place over Google Meet.
2. Lying-In
Twelve 3-hour daytime visits, once per week for 12 weeks, plus unlimited phone/text/email support. Each visit will start with a check-in to discuss your needs and goals for our time together. Emotional and physical support, infant care and feeding tips, light housekeeping, family adjustment guidance, and more!
3. Premium Recovery
Thoughtfully curated to support rest, healing, and self-care, this gift basket includes handpicked essentials for postpartum recovery. From nourishing snacks and soothing herbal teas to comfort items and gentle self-care tools, every gift is customized to meet the unique needs of each new parent — because you deserve to be cared for, too.
Not seeing a package that works for you?
Let's build one.
All families are unique, which means the support you receive should be too. Create your own custom package of hours, or add hours to your existing package.
Daytime hours only.
Maximum week day shift length is 4 hours.
Minimum shift length is 2 hours.
Weekends available upon request.
$50 per hour.
I offer Sliding Scale pricing to those who need it.
I am approved to accept most Michigan Medicaid health plans.