FAQs
What is a doula?
A doula is trained support professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational care to families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Unlike medical providers, doulas don’t give medical advice or perform clinical tasks, they focus on nurturing and supporting the birthing person and family.
What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula specializes in the early days, weeks and months after birth. We support new parents with recovery, baby care, feeding, emotional well-being, and easing the transition into parenthood. Think of a postpartum doula as “mothering the mother” so you can heal, bond, and rest.
What is a lactation educator?
A lactation educator —sometimes also called a Lactation Counselor, Lactation Specialist, or Breastfeeding Educator—provides evidence-based education and guidance around breastfeeding and chestfeeding, and overall baby feeding.
An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) offers clinical lactation care like managing complex issues and writing care plans, while a lactation educator helps families understand the basics of milk production, positioning, latching, pumping, bottle feeding, and troubleshooting common challenges.
In other words, a lactation educator helps families build confidence and skills, and can refer to an IBCLC when more specialized clinical care is needed.
Do you take insurance?
Not at this time, though we are working on it. Many families use FSA/HSA funds to cover doula or lactation support, and we’re actively working on adding insurance options to make services more accessible.
Do I really need a postpartum doula?
Postpartum can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t have close family and friends nearby. A doula offers reassurance, practical help, and gentle guidance so you don’t have to “figure it all out” alone. Support may include simple meal prep, newborn soothing techniques, guidance with feeding, and helping your partner feel confident too.
How do I choose a postpartum doula?
Every doula brings her own style, background, and services. It’s important to reach out, ask questions, and find someone who feels like the right fit for your family. Take time to reflect on what you need most—whether it’s rest, feeding support, emotional care, or simply having a trusted person by your side.
A free consultation is a great way to see if the connection feels right before you decide.
Why attend a mom support group?
Parenthood isn’t meant to be done alone. Support groups create community, reduce isolation, and give you a safe space to share questions, struggles, and joys with other parents who truly understand.
Research shows that peer support improves confidence and well-being for both parents and babies. And sometimes, we simply need a reason to get out of the house—to be with other people, connect, and remember we’re not alone in this journey.
How did you get involved in women’s health ?
My journey began when I became a mom. With my first child, I felt alone and without a support network nearby—my family lived far away. I had prepared for the birth, but not for what came after. Breastfeeding, baby sleep, and even caring for myself were a surprise and a struggle.
I was lucky to have a birth doula, which gave me confidence during labor—but the biggest questions came in the postpartum phase. I don’t want other mamas to feel that same isolation. That’s what led me to this work: making sure parents feel seen, supported, and cared for, whether virtually or in person.