Postpartum Support & Newborn Care
Ease the transition from womb to world.
Daytime and Overnight care are available to offer your family a new rhythm and get the sleep that you deserve.
Bring your new little one home with peace of mind. Our seasoned in-home postpartum doula and newborn care team’s exceptional support will help your whole family grow and adjust with confidence.
Welcoming a new baby into your home can be an exciting, yet challenging transition. Our postpartum doula and newborn care team provides in-home support to make this time smooth and manageable. Our postpartum doula clients live in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, as well as Howard County, Carroll County, and Anne Arundel County.
DOB Postpartum Doulas support the whole family.
Evidence-based Answers
We pride ourselves on using reliable, science-based sources for our training. We get to the bottom of your questions utilizing our experience as well as sources like the AAP, WHO, and CDC.
Unbiased Suggestions
Our goals for your birth are simple: whatever your goals are. We don’t have opinions when it comes to your choices. We believe each birthing family knows exactly what’s right for them.
Family-Centered Care
Birth Doulas are not just for the birthing individual! We work collaboratively to open communication between partners, family members, and even providers.
Reliable Referrals
We establish and nurture trusted referrals with professionals in the Greater Baltimore Area for all your family’s prenatal, birth, and postpartum needs. Whether you’re looking for a birth photographer or a speech therapist, we’ve got a friend we can introduce you to!
Agency Support
DOB Doulas are unique: they have the support of an entire ecosystem of exceptionally trained and experienced Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Infant Feeding Specialists, and more. You’ll never be without support, even if your doula needs to take the day off.
Your unique family deserves unique care.
Traditional Postpartum Doula Support
Finally, an unbiased visitor who just wants to help.
If you are looking for hands-on support (or just an extra set of hands!), our traditional postpartum doula support option starts at $3300 when booked prenatally, and includes a minimum of sixty hours of in-person support (twelve 5-hour day/evening shifts to be used within a six-week timeframe).
Day/evening support often includes:
- Demonstrating comfort and soothing techniques to encourage bonding
- Providing hands-on feeding guidance
- Light household chores like laundry, dishes or tidying up
- Caring for your baby so you can tend to your needs
- Preparing healthy snacks/meals for you and your family
- Addressing questions about normal physical and emotional recovery
- Giving attention to pets and/or siblings
Standard Overnight Newborn Care
Enjoy the rest you need to care for and bond with your newborn.
If you are looking to cultivate and maintain healthy sleep habits for your whole family, we offer an overnight support option.
Includes a minimum of six continuous weeks of three 10-hour overnight shifts per week to set your baby up for a lifetime of healthy sleep associations. This popular package, starting at $10,800 when booked prenatally.
Overnight newborn care often includes:
- Ensuring the whole family is settled for the night
- Encouraging safe and developmentally appropriate sleep habits
- Feeding support, whether breast or bottle feeding
- Infant care through the night including diapering and soothing
- A full night’s sleep for you!
Custom Care Packages & Options
Your family is unique and so are your needs.
If you are looking for support outside of our standard options, a custom care package may be just what you are looking for. These packages are tailored uniquely for your family’s needs. Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your family’s needs and receive a personalized quote.
There are many reasons why a custom care package may be right for your family. including:
- You are planning to utilize a benefit package like Carrot Fertility or Maven
- You have specific timing needs, whether shorter/longer duration or less flexible in terms of scheduling
- You are expecting multiples or have a higher needs/medically fragile baby
- Exceptional family circumstances or other situations requiring more intensive support
FAQ
When should I hire a postpartum doula?
There is no wrong time to hire a postpartum doula! As the demand for postpartum support continues to increase, we often encourage new parents to secure their postpartum doula around the start of their third trimester. This ensures adequate time to get to know the individual who will spend a considerable amount of time in your home and access to your doula throughout the final months of your pregnancy. We do our best to accommodate families with immediate support needs as we are able.
What is the difference between a postpartum doula and a night nanny/night nurse?
For growing families looking to prioritize rest, the phrases overnight postpartum doula, night nanny and night nurse are used interchangeably. To alleviate confusion and misrepresentation, we avoid referring to our team members as either ‘nannies’ or ‘nurses’ in any capacity. The DOB professionals who specialize in ensuring your whole family gets the sleep they need to thrive are Postpartum Doulas or Newborn Care Specialists (often both!).
What types of support can I expect from my postpartum doula during a daytime shift?
Day/evening postpartum doula support often includes:
- Demonstrating comfort and soothing techniques to encourage bonding with your baby
- Providing hands-on feeding guidance, whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding or any combination
- Light household chores such as laundry, dishes or tidying up
- Caring for your baby so you can tend to your needs
- Preparing healthy snacks/meals for you and your family
- Addressing questions about normal physical and emotional postpartum health
- Giving attention to pets and/or siblings
What does a typical overnight newborn care shift look like?
Overnight newborn care often includes:
- Ensuring the whole family is settled for the night
- Encouraging safe and developmentally appropriate sleep habits
- Feeding support, whether breast or bottle feeding
- Infant care through the night including diapering and soothing
- Ensuring your family is set up for the next day
- A full night’s sleep for you!
I have family members who want to support us after the baby arrives; should I still hire a postpartum doula?
There is no such thing as too much support when welcoming a new baby into your household! We love spending time with your extended family and are happy to share our knowledge, tips and tricks with them! Your postpartum doula can also help you to identify, prioritize, and schedule your layers of support to ensure gaps are covered and you aren’t overwhelmed with too many visitors.