Grounded support for the early weeks after birth

The weeks after birth are not just about caring for a newborn- they are about caring for the whole household.

Postpartum care is not one-size-fits-all. As a postpartum doula and your fourth trimester companion, I offer in-home care that is responsive, grounded, and shaped by the rhythms of your household. I meet families where they are, with deep respect for each family’s pace and needs.

My work is centered on what actually helps in your home, so you feel cared for, rested, and less alone during the early weeks after birth.

What postpartum doula care can include:

  • Newborn Care & Education: Hands-on newborn care paired with practical education, so parents can rest, shower, or sleep while learning to read their baby’s cues.
  • Feeding Guidance: Support for all feeding choices, including positioning, pacing, and general guidance during the early weeks.
  • Gentle Sleep Support: Age-appropriate settling strategies that support rest without rigid schedules or sleep training.
  • Emotional Presence: A steady, nonjudgmental presence during a time that can feel overwhelming, emotional, and full of transition.
  • Light Household Care: Dishes, laundry, tidying baby areas, and helping your space feel manageable during recovery.
  • Nourishment & Meal Preparation: Simple meal preparation and cooking, reheating meals, organizing meal trains, and herbal tea to support postpartum recovery.
  • Physical Recovery Support: Comfort measures, rest support, and gentle guidance to support the body during postpartum healing.
  • Sibling Care: Care and attention for older siblings so they feel included and supported during the family transition.
  • Pet Care Assistance: Help with feeding, brief walks, or play to keep household routines steady.
  • Herbal Support: Postpartum herbal tea and traditional plant support offered through my background as an herbalist.
  • In-Home, Personalized Care: Each visit is shaped around what feels most helpful that day. Care evolves week to week.

Postpartum support options & rates

Daytime Postpartum Doula Support

Hands-on daytime support focused on recovery, nourishment, newborn care, and household flow.

Includes:

  • In-home daytime care
  • Newborn care
  • Feeding support
  • Light household tasks
  • Nourishment and emotional support

Rate: $40/hour

Daytime shift: 4 hours

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Overnight Postpartum Doula Support

Overnight care designed to support parental rest and recovery.

Includes:

  • Overnight newborn care
  • Support with feeding, soothing, and settling
  • Care focused on maximizing parental sleep

Rate: $50/hour

Overnight shift lengths: 8, 9, or 10 hours

Carrot Fertility benefit

I am Carrot-certified and able to provide the appropriate documentation for clients seeking reimbursement through Carrot Fertility.

Please check with your employer or Carrot plan for coverage details.

What our clients say

This was my first experience using a postpartum doula, and it was wonderful!! Melanie listened to our needs as a family and worked with us to make for a much smoother postpartum experience than with my first. She helped us meal prep after birth and we still make some of recipes! Having someone who sees your needs and helps you take care of yourself after birth is incredible.

Christina C.

I cannot recommend Melanie highly enough. From the moment she stepped into our home, her calm, nurturing energy made us feel instantly supported and at ease. She was a breath of fresh air during a time that can often feel overwhelming. Melanie seemed to intuitively know exactly what we needed, whether it was emotional reassurance, help with newborn care, or simply taking care of the little things like laundry or washing bottles, and pump parts. She handled everything with such grace and care. By the end of her time with us, Melanie didn’t just feel like a doula, she felt like a friend. And she’s someone we’ll always be grateful for.

Allison W.

Melanie was such an impactful support doula for my post partum experience (and for our whole family). She was always very reliable, communicative, and made it a point to really connect with each member of our family. I appreciated her support and highly recommend if you are looking for someone who is down to earth, authentic, and, of course, very knowledgable about what is needed for newborns and mamas in their postpartum period.

Jodi M

Mel is the best postpartum doula anyone could ask for! She made my healing after birth so much easier — from newborn care, feeding support, and gentle guidance, to helping with laundry, dishes, meal prep, and even walking my dogs. Her presence was calming and loving, and she went above and beyond, including providing herbal teas, postpartum remedies, and personalized support. I can’t recommend her enough and will absolutely hire her again for any future postpartum needs!

Rebeca M.