What is a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula is an expert for your postpartum weeks. She helps mothers, fathers/non-birthing mothers and families adjust to daily life with a baby. Services with a postpartum doula are usually 3-6 hours in home visits daytime visits or 10+ hours overnight visits. You can book a package of 20 hours, 50 or 100 (or anything in between!). Not sure if you need a baby specialist/night nanny or a postpartum doula? Watch this short video to clarify.

Postpartum doula support has been shown to improve outcomes for babies by lowering the need for intensive care, improving breastfeeding rates, lowering the risk of postpartum depression and getting more sleep!

Meet our doulas here!

With a NY Baby Postpartum Doula by Your Side, You’re Never Alone

The dedicated postpartum doulas are here to support you every step of the way—physically, emotionally, and practically—so you can focus on healing from birth and bonding with your baby.

Here’s how we help:

• Guidance with breastfeeding, including proper latching and how to prevent sore nipples and infections

• Support with bottle feeding if you choose not to breastfeed or do both breastfeed and supplement

• Umbilical cord care and newborn hygiene

• Understanding the normal changes and behaviors in your newborn

• Involving your partner and showing them how to be a supportive team member

• Ongoing support via phone or text whenever questions arise

• Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and knowing when to seek help

• Tips for managing common newborn concerns like jaundice

• Encouragement and care for your recovery after a vaginal birth or C-section

• Insights into the physical changes your body may go through after birth

• Nutritious meal preparation to support your healing

• Practical self-care strategies to help you feel your best

• Guidance on what to eat during the postpartum period

• Light housekeeping to ease your daily load

• Gentle care for older siblings so you can rest and bond with your new baby

• A reduced risk of postpartum depression thanks to continuous, compassionate support

• Trusted referrals to specialists if and when you need them

Let your postpartum doula be your guide, advocate, and extra pair of hands during this tender and transformative time.

No matter what your plan for the postpartum weeks is, we are here for you! Contact Stephanie at info@thenewyorkbaby.com for rates and packages!