12/03/2025
There’s a lot people don’t realize about what postpartum doulas actually do.
Yes, we feed babies, fold laundry, and wash bottles but our care goes much deeper than that.
1. Help you process your birth story.
Sometimes that happens during a planned check-in over tea. Other times it’s in the middle of the night, baby at your chest, emotions rising with the quiet. Birth stories deserve to be told, and we make space for them whenever they need to come up.
2. Reassure you that what you’re feeling is valid.
Postpartum emotions can be heavy and unpredictable. We normalize the tears, the guilt, the “I don’t feel like myself” days. But we’re also paying attention and watching for signs of PMADS and helping you find support early if you need it.
3. Protect your rest.
We handle the little things that interrupt healing - answering the door, turning away surprise visitors, feeding baby overnight, quietly tidying while you nap, and yes, changing your sheets in the middle of the night after a hot flash. Rest is part of recovery, and we make sure you actually get it.
4. Support your partner, too.
We help them find their rhythm, from teaching them soothing and feeding techniques, to learning how to care for you too. Postpartum care is family care, and everyone deserves to feel confident and connected.
5. Notice what you need before you have to ask.
We fill in the gaps you didn’t know were there - from refilling your water and switching the laundry to setting up the nursery or restocking your bedside table.
We notice the little things that make life feel lighter, so you can focus on healing and bonding.
Postpartum support is quiet and intentional. It’s about helping families feel cared for, seen, and steady again.
