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What is a Postpartum Doula?

Doula is a word with Greek origins meaning “a woman who serves.”

A postpartum doula is a professionally trained individual who specialize in immediate postpartum support  from 0-3 months, for recently birthed families.  Postpartum Doulas provides evidence-based information on things such as  emotional and physical recovery from birth, support for the entire family, nutrition, mother-baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care. 


Postpartum Doula: What Is a Doula

Benefits of a Postpartum Doula

Black women are experiencing late maternal deaths 6x more likely than white women in late postpartum. 
Research shows the emotional and relational support of a POSTPARTUM DOULA  wards against maternal depression and suicide; Can reduce postpartum mood and anxiety disorders;   Improve breastfeeding success; Helps to find balance with new baby; Increase confidence in parenting; Boost self-esteem; Quicker physical recovery and Improved relaxation.

Postpartum Doula: What Is a Doula

Cost of Per Diem Services

PLEASE NOTE:

Bank Flexible Hours Require

A Minimum of Twenty One (21) Hours Purchased. 

You can customize Evening / Weekend Hours As  Needed.

$34 per hour

Evening Support 
6pm - 11pm

Three to five hours during the evening based on a schedule that works best for you. Help with newborn care, breastfeeding, formula feeding, while giving emotional and physical support, meal/snack preparation, light housekeeping (i.e., infant laundry, washing dishes, keep nursery organized). During these hours there will be time for mom to focus on her self-care.

$37 per hour

Weekend Support 
8am - 2pm 
10am -4pm 
12pm -6pm


Four to Six hours on the weekend based on a schedule that works best for you. Help with newborn care, breastfeeding, formula feeding, while giving emotional and physical support, meal/snack preparation, light housekeeping (i.e., infant laundry, washing dishes, keep nursery organized). During these hours there will be time for mom to focus on her self-care, take care of errands, or simply rest while we handle the rest!

$40 per hour


Overnight Support 

9pm - 7am

Ten hours of support during the night allows parents to maximize their sleep while the doula takes care of the baby. The doula will complete any light housekeeping that needs to be done in the home and meal preparation. The doula will sleep while the baby sleeps once her tasks are complete.

Postpartum Doula: Price List

Postpartum Doula Packages

We serve Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland, including the cities and communities of Adams Morgan | Alexandria | Anacostia | Arlington | Bethesda |  Bowie | Capitol Hill | Cheverly | Clinton | College Park | Columbia Heights |Dupont Circle | Fairfax | Falls Church |
Foggy Bottom |  Georgetown |  Great Falls | Greenbelt | Hyattsville | McLean | National Harbor |  Oxon Hill | Potomac |  Rockville | Shaw | Silver Spring | Springfield |Takoma Park | Trinidad | Tysons Corner | Upper Marlboro | Vienna | Waldorf | Woodbridge |  and more!

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Crib Mobile
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Welcome Home Package
$750
(24  Bulk hours)

This package includes:

(2) Prenatal Virtual Meetings 

(1) 6hr shift 48hrs upon arrival at home 

(6) 3hrs shifts 3x a week 

Three hours shifts includes help with newborn care, breastfeeding, formula feeding, while giving emotional and physical support, meal/snack preparation, light housekeeping (i.e., infant laundry, washing dishes, keep nursery organized). During these hours there will have time for mom to focus on her self-care.

MomMe Equipped
$1550
(40 bulk hours)

This package includes:
(2) Prenatal Virtual Meetings 
(1) 8hr shift 48hrs upon arrival at  home 
(6) 4hrs shifts 3x a week 
(1) 6hr weekend shift 
1-on-1 Basic Newborn care training
1 Post Natal Massage or Lactation 
Four hour shifts also include  help with newborn care, breastfeeding, formula feeding, while giving emotional and physical support, meal/snack preparation, light housekeeping (i.e., infant laundry, washing dishes, keep nursery organized). During these hours there will be time for mom to focus on her self-care, take care of errands, or simply rest while we handle the rest!

MomMe VIP
$2750
(60 bulk hours)

This package includes:
(2) Prenatal Virtual Meetings 
(1) 10hr shift 48hrs upon arrival at  home 
(8) 4hrs shifts 3x a week 
(3) 6hr weekend shifts 
1-on-1 Basic Newborn care training
1 Post Natal Massage
2 Lactation Sessions 
1 week meal prep or 1 In-Home Dinner Date with Certified Chef 
VIP Service at it's finest! 
All around doula and expert care to ensure mom is prepared, covered, and celebrated! You will have a full service team to celebrate you on your journey into Motherhood.

Postpartum Doula: Services

Additional Services

Extra Support For Your Maternal Needs

Nursing Newborn
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Cesarean In-Hospital Support  
$550

20 Hour Immediate
In-Hospital Postpartum Support After 
Your C-Section. This Service is Great for Moms lacking Postpartum Companion Support. Our Postpartum Doula will be available to assist you and baby during your immediate stage of recovery.

Meal Preparation
1 Week
*Price Varies

Nutrition is a vital component of recovery.
Choose between 4 Postpartum Meals curated to speed up recovery.

  • Veggie & Smoothie Energy Booster

  • Heart Healthy 

  • Protein Muscle Builder 

  • Lactation Friendly 

Mobile PostNatal Massage
60-90 Minute
*Price Varies

Enjoy the benefits of a Postpartum massage in the comfort of your own home. Relax your muscles, increase circulation, lower stress hormones, bringing both physical and emotional relief. 

Postpartum Doula: Services
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