Postpartum Doula Support

Community Doulas is dedicated to the belief that all birthing people deserve the care of a doula, regardless of social or economic status.

What is a Postpartum Doula?

A Postpartum Doula is a trained support person who provides non-judgmental, evidence-based care to new parents during the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester, which encompasses the first six weeks after birth. Unlike a birth doula, who assists during labor, birth, and delivery, a postpartum doula offers guidance, practical help, and emotional support once the baby is home, helping families navigate the transition to parenthood.

  • Basic newborn care

  • Baby wearing

  • Basic household chores

  • Meal preparation

  • Connections to local
    resources

  • Newborn & infant feeding

  • Emotional & physical recovery from labor and birth

  • Parent-baby bonding

  • Infant soothing

Postpartum Doulas offer support & guidance with:

What happens next?

  • After you complete our Postpartum Support Inquiry, we will contact you within a few days.

  • Once matched with a doula, you can interview them.

  • If you choose to proceed, you’ll fill out a Postpartum Support Profile and Service Agreement. Then, you and your doula will set up your first prenatal meeting, which usually lasts 1-2 hours to set goals, get to know each other, and build your relationship.

  • Postpartum visits will be scheduled based on your agreement and goals.

Ready to find your Postpartum Doula?

Please fill out the form below and someone will get back to you within a few days.