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 and someone will get back to you within a few days.

Submit a Postpartum Support Inquiry