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Postpartum Doula | What Does a Postpartum Doula Do?

a baby is held by their professional postpartum doula

We know that bringing your newest family member home can be exciting and challenging. A trained and certified postpartum doula will help you with a smooth transition as you welcome a new member to your family. Through a combination of daytime, evening, and overnight shifts, we are here to support your family’s unique needs. Here are […]

Postpartum Planning | 5 Basic Questions to Think About Before Baby Comes Home

A mother plans for their new baby to come home to their Baltimore, MD home.

Being pregnant and preparing for birth can feel overwhelming enough without considering what happens when you bring baby home. Postpartum planning before baby arrives can save you a lot of stress when you will want to be resting and recovering from delivery. If Postpartum brain fog hits, that can make thinking about your options (not […]

Birthing Parental Health Resources from Doulas of Baltimore

A pregnant person looks at their ultrasound photo while relaxing in their home.

As birth professionals, birthing parental health is paramount to our roles in the birth and parenting space. We know that our advocacy is vital to improving outcomes. Around 3.7 million babies are born each year in the US, but we are the only developed country with a rising mortality rate for birthing individuals. Not to […]

Overnight Postpartum Doula Care

A newborn baby is cuddled by their parent and older sibling. Like night nurses and night nannies, our team provide expert infant care while also offering support for the whole family.

Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, we all know that bringing home a new baby means a big transition! Many of our clients realize the need for additional support during this transition and call on an Overnight Postpartum Doula to help. Our postpartum doulas and Newborn Care Specialists are professionally-trained experts. When choosing […]

The Changes Your Body Experiences After Birth

A pregnant person cradles their belly as they contemplate the changes in their body once their baby arrives.

We spend nine months getting ready for baby to arrive–both physically and emotionally. But the actual birth experience portion of your journey is relatively short. After birth, your body continues to change for many months. Here are some of the changes you can expect in the moments, weeks, and months after birth.  What will I […]