“I haven't really slept.”
Rest coverage and gentle newborn support can create breathing room during exhausting days and nights.
HOLISTIC POSTPARTUM EDUCATION & CARE
Motherhood deserves
to be mothered, too.
You prepared for the birth. Who is caring for you afterward? Thoughtful, hands-on postpartum support so you can rest, recover, bond with your baby, and feel held through the fourth trimester.
✳ Evidence-informed✳ Holistic & nurturing✳ Family-centered
THE OFTEN-OVERLOOKED FOURTH TRIMESTER
Everyone asks about the baby.
We're here to ask about you.
Recovery doesn't stop when you leave the hospital. Your body is healing, your routines are changing, and you're learning an entirely new rhythm—often on very little sleep. You shouldn't have to manage all of it alone.
“I'm supposed to be happy. Why is this so hard?”
Nonjudgmental emotional check-ins, space to be heard, and connections to professional care when needed.
“I don't know if I'm doing this right.”
Calm, practical newborn and feeding education that builds confidence without adding pressure.
“Everything at home is piling up.”
Meals, light household help, and family logistics so your attention can return to recovery and connection.
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Postpartum care should be an ongoing process, with support tailored to each family's physical, social, and psychological needs.
Based on ACOG guidance on optimizing postpartum care ↗WHAT A POSTPARTUM DOULA ACTUALLY DOES
Practical hands.
A steady presence.
A postpartum doula is a nonmedical professional who supports your transition into parenthood—caring for the parent as well as the baby, with guidance and practical help shaped around your family.
Daytime & overnight support
Newborn care, parent rest coverage, soothing support, and thoughtful help as your household adjusts. Overnight services offered on a limited basis.
Newborn & feeding education
Education on infant cues, soothing, diapering, and breast/chest/bottle-feeding basics, with specialist referrals for complex concerns.
Emotional & physical well-being
Compassionate listening, postpartum recovery education, gentle grounding practices, and referrals to qualified clinicians when appropriate.
Home, meals & family care
Simple nourishing meals, light household tasks, sibling support, and organization to make your home feel more manageable.
nature · knowledge · nurture
THE SAN DIEGO FAMILY DOULA DIFFERENCE
Ancient nurturing traditions.
Modern, informed care.
My approach is rooted in the belief that postpartum recovery deserves to be supported as a whole-person experience—not simply a checklist of baby-care tasks.
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Herbalism & natural traditions
My herbalism background informs a thoughtful, nature-connected approach to nourishment, rest, and traditional postpartum rituals. I offer educational guidance on traditional herbal practices and postpartum wellness, with an emphasis on informed choices and safety. Herbal education is not medical prescribing or treatment.
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Lactation consultant (LC) support
Compassionate breast/chestfeeding and bottle-feeding education, feeding-position guidance, and support for your individual goals. For complex feeding or medical concerns, I refer to an IBCLC or appropriate healthcare professional.
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Psychology-informed emotional support
My background in psychology helps shape an empathetic, attentive approach to family transitions, emotional adjustment, and recognizing when specialist support may be useful. Doula care is not psychotherapy or clinical mental health care.
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Evidence-informed, family-led care
Support that honors your values, feeding choices, family structure, and cultural traditions—guided by the principles of Nurture, Educate, Assess, and Refer.
A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR DOULA
Someone to care for the person behind the parent.
I bring postpartum doula training, lactation consultant (LC) training, a background in psychology and herbal studies, and years of hands-on household management experience to families navigating the early weeks with a newborn.
My goal is simple: help you feel less alone, more capable, and more deeply supported as you settle into this new chapter.
Postpartum doula trainingLactation Consultant (LC)Psychology backgroundHerbal studies
Lactation consultant (LC), not IBCLC. Doula, herbal, and psychology-informed services are nonmedical and do not constitute clinical mental health treatment.
YOU BELONG HERE
Every family deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.
San Diego Family Doula is an affirming, nonjudgmental space for LGBTQIA+ families, BIPOC families, single parents, adoptive and intended parents, and families who have experienced marginalization. Your identity, family structure, culture, and feeding choices will be treated with dignity and respect.
✧ LGBTQIA+ affirming✧ Culturally respectful✧ All paths to parenthood
Care should be more accessible.
Limited sliding-scale rates may be available for families experiencing financial hardship, based on need and availability. Please ask during your free consultation; no explanation of sensitive personal circumstances is required in the initial inquiry.
Ask about supportive pricing ↗SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR FAMILY
There is no one-size-fits-all postpartum.
$50 / hour
Personalized, hands-on postpartum support. Four-hour minimum visits.
Ask about availability ↗Silver · Gold · Platinum
Structured multiweek support options, tailored to your family's schedule and recovery needs.
Explore a package ↗Overnight care
Nighttime newborn and family support. Request a personalized schedule and quote.
Request a quote ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
Wondering whether a doula is for you?
Isn't a postpartum doula just a babysitter?
No. A postpartum doula supports the whole family through the transition after birth. That may include newborn education, feeding support, emotional reassurance, rest coverage, and practical household help.
Do I need a doula if my partner or family is helping?
Not necessarily—but additional support can give everyone more room to rest. A doula complements your existing support system rather than replacing it.
Can you support different feeding choices and family structures?
Yes. Support is nonjudgmental and tailored to your goals, including breast/chestfeeding, bottle-feeding, adoptive families, surrogacy journeys, single parents, and LGBTQIA+ families. Limited sliding-scale options may be available by request.
Do you provide medical advice or herbal remedies?
No. I provide nonmedical education and practical support. I do not diagnose, prescribe herbs or medications, or provide psychotherapy. For clinical concerns, I help you connect with qualified providers.
LET'S MAKE SPACE FOR YOU
You don't have to figure it all out alone.
Tell me what this season looks like for your family. We'll talk about your needs, your hopes for postpartum recovery, and what meaningful support could look like.
Free discovery consultation
Submit a request and we'll arrange a time together. This is a consultation request, not an instantly confirmed booking.
New inquiries are typically answered within two business days.
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