Postpartum Support
The first 40 days deserve a witness.
Day + overnight postpartum care in your home, anywhere in Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Cornelius, Concord, Gastonia, Fort Mill + within 25 miles of the greater Charlotte metro. So you can actually rest + recover.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Day Support
I come to your home + I take what's heavy off the list. Newborn care, breastfeeding support, nap shifts, light meal prep, sibling support, errands, your laundry, your tea, your back rub if you want one.
Overnight Support
Available in the 50-hour package. I come at bedtime, I take baby duty so you can sleep in real stretches, I hand baby back in the morning.
Lactation Support
Latch, position, supply concerns, pumping, weaning. I'm not an IBCLC, but I'll know when you need one + I'll help you find the right one.
Emotional + Nervous System Support
Postpartum is a hormonal cliff. I sit with you through it. I notice when something is more than baby blues. I get you the right support.
Closing of the Bones option
A traditional postpartum closing ritual, available as an add-on for any package. Held in your home.
Current Packages
Bridging the Gap
For families who want consistent support through the first weeks
A traditional approach to postpartum care provided during those few weeks post delivery. Starting with a 20-hour min, this package is perfect if you need to bridge support after baby arrives. Additional hours up to 10 total can be added at $36/hr.
In- person postpartum visits may include but are not limited to: feeding support, newborn care, sibling care, light housework, meal preparation, running errands and more. Time can be spread to cover the first 3 months post delivery. A minimum of 4-hours per shift is required (daytime). A minimum of 8-hours per shift is required (nighttime).
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1 virtual postpartum planning session to discuss and create your postpartum plan (this is typically done during the 3rd trimester)
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20-hours of in person post-birth support
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Add-on hours up to 10 can be added at $36/hr
Restoration
For families who want substantial coverage including overnights
Postpartum support created to flow with your family's growing needs. Whether you need support with big brother/sister during the last few weeks prior to delivery, those first couple of days home or even support during those first 3-6 months post delivery, this package provides a solid start with a 50-hour min. This package is perfect if you need a few different types of support and gives flexibility to bridge support after baby arrives. Additional hours can be added at $36/hr
In-person postpartum visits may include but are not limited to: feeding support, newborn care, sibling care, light housework, meal preparation, running errands and more. Time can be spread to cover the first 3-6 months post delivery. A minimum of 4-hours per shift during daytime is required. A minimum of 8-hrs per shift during nighttime is required.
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1 virtual postpartum planning session to discuss and create your postpartum plan (this is typically done during the 3rd trimester)
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50-hours of in person post-birth support
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Add-on hours available at $36/hr
Closing of the Bones Ceremony
A traditional postpartum closing ritual rooted in African + Moroccan midwifery practice. Used to close the energetic + physical body after birth. Available as an add-on for any postpartum package or as a standalone offering.
Question, Answered
When should I book a postpartum doula?
During pregnancy, ideally in your second trimester. Every package starts with a virtual planning session, usually in your third trimester, so we can build your plan while you're still sleeping through the night. If baby is already here + you're reading this at 3am, reach out anyway. I've taken on plenty of families after baby arrived.
My family is coming to help. Do I still need a postpartum doula?
Family is a gift + I love when there is a village. It's a different job though. Your family knows you. I know postpartum. I know what normal bleeding, normal tears + a normal latch looks like. I’ll tell you when something isn't normal. Family brings the love + the food. I bring the know how + make sure you actually rest.
Which package is right for me?
Bridging the Gap fits if you have some help at home + want a pro to fill in the hard spots during the day. Restoration fits if you're far from family, healing from a C-section, have older kids at home or already know sleep is going to be the hard part, because it includes overnights. Not sure? That's what the free consultation is for.
What's the difference between a postpartum doula + a night nanny?
A night nanny is there for the baby. I'm there for the whole family, especially you: your healing, your feeding, your mood + your confidence. On overnights I take the baby so you can sleep, + during the day I'm teaching you as we go, so by the time we are done you trust yourself.
Do you support C-sections + NICU families?
Yes, I had an emergency C-section with my daughter + we spent 14 days in the hospital, 10 of them in the NICU. I know what it's like to come home healing from major surgery with a baby who needs extra care. You won't have to explain any of it to me.
Do you offer superbills or help with HSA/FSA or insurance reimbursement? Or could I use my insurance?
I am DONA certified which is one of the top requirements for insurance reimbursement. I am set up to process HSA/FSA as long as there is a debit card attached + I do provide superbills upon request. I do not personally file insurance but will provide you with everything you need to submit for reimbursement. Previous clients have had success with UnitedHealth, BCBS, Maven and Carrot.
How do I know if it's the baby blues or something more?
Feeling weepy, anxious or irritable in the first week or two is common + usually fades on its own. Call your provider if it lasts more than 2 weeks, gets more intense, starts later, or makes it hard to take care of yourself or your baby. If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 or call or text 988 today. Part of my job is noticing when it's more than the blues + getting you to the right help.