A new baby is born, but so is a new parent. Both deserve care, support, and time to grow.

The postpartum period is often called the fourth trimester—a time of healing, adjustment, and learning. You were never meant to navigate it alone. My role is to provide practical support, education, and compassionate care as you settle into life with your new baby.

Emotional Wellness

  • Nonjudgmental listening and emotional support

  • Support during major life transitions

  • Partner and family adjustment support

  • Resource referrals when needed

  • Encouragement during challenging moments

Education & Resources

  • Evidence-based postpartum education

  • Infant development education

  • Safe sleep education

  • Community resource referrals

  • Parenting resource recommendations

Post-Partum Support your way.

Postpartum Doula Services-

$50 per hour

Newborn Care Support

  • Basic newborn care education

  • Diapering, swaddling, and soothing techniques

  • Infant sleep education and support

  • Feeding support and encouragement

  • Creating routines that work for your family

  • Helping parents build confidence in newborn care

Parent Recovery Support

  • Emotional support during the postpartum period

  • Encouragement and reassurance during adjustment to parenthood

  • Education on normal postpartum recovery

  • Assistance creating realistic recovery goals

  • Rest and self-care planning

Feeding Support

  • Breastfeeding support and encouragement

  • Bottle-feeding support

  • Pumping support and organization

  • Referral to lactation consultants when appropriate

  • Feeding education and troubleshooting

Household & Practical Support

  • Light meal preparation

  • Assistance organizing baby supplies

  • Light household tasks related to baby care

  • Creating postpartum recovery stations

  • Helping establish routines and systems

Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin, a trusted breastfeeding education resource for new parents and postpartum families.

Labor Childcare Support

When labor begins, the last thing you should be worrying about is finding childcare.

Lost Coast Doula offers daytime and overnight labor childcare support for families who need a trusted caregiver for older children while they focus on welcoming their new baby.

Whether labor starts unexpectedly in the middle of the night or your planned induction arrives sooner than expected, I can provide childcare support so you can focus on your birth experience with greater peace of mind.

Services May Include:

  • Daytime childcare during labor and delivery

  • Overnight childcare support

  • Last-minute and on-call availability when possible

  • Maintaining your child's normal routines

  • Meals, snacks, and bedtime assistance

  • Age-appropriate activities and engagement

  • Updates and communication with parents during labor

  • Support during hospital stays and immediate postpartum recovery

Every family deserves to know their children are safe, cared for, and supported while they welcome a new baby.

Send a message below to inquire about availability and childcare support options.

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