Postpartum & Newborn Care
Bringing a baby into your world is a transformative experience, one that requires a tremendous amount of support, and… a good night’s sleep. And let’s face it, the postpartum period literally shapes the foundation of your journey into parenthood and you’re expected to navigate it while recovering from birth, and exhausted beyond measure. Every feeding, every sleepless night, every new challenge and every triumph will be part of your unfolding story. We want to help you navigate it. Maine Doulas is there to guide, reassure, and uplift you while helping you move through the emotional and physical shifts with confidence and resilience. We are experts in providing comfort, encouragement, and practical support. Whether it’s helping to soothe your little one, ensuring that you’re nourished and rested, or simply offering a listening ear, your well-being is always at the center of our care. When engaging in our support, you can expect the following:
· Baby care: sleep, feeding, dressing, bathing, soothing ·
· Prioritizing your physical and emotional recovery ·
· Supporting newborn-parent communication and bonding ·
· Strategizing and implementing your parenting style ·
· Creating systems for success and ease ·
· Emotional support and affirmation ·
· Sibling care and adjustment ·
· Meal planning and preparation ·
· NICU and hospital support ·
Daytime Support
Our daytime postpartum doulas provide, for a minimum of 5 hours, hands-on support with newborn care, household tasks, and feeding guidance, allowing you to rest and recover with confidence. Our presence offers practical help, and emotional support, for a smoother and less overwhelming experience.
Nightime Support
Our overnight postpartum doulas provide, for a minimum of 10 hours, essential hands-on care for your baby while you rest ensuring that you wake up feeling refreshed and supported. Our expertise in feeding, soothing, and newborn sleep allows you to navigate nights with greater ease and absolute confidence. This care is equally beneficial no matter whether your baby is being fed by bottle or exclusively from your body (we’d love to share why)!
Sleep Optimization
At Maine Doulas, we know sleep! For years as a seasoned doula, owner Natalie Grammer witnessed the ill effects of sleep deprivation on families and recognized it as a common and often overlooked issue. Seeing that new parents needed real, hands-on help that didn’t create conflict or confusion, she trained with Mommywise, a highly selective sleep coach organization.
Infant Feeding & Lactation Support
Feeding your baby may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. Families seek our support for challenges such as latch issues, tongue tie, or breast and nipple pain. We also assist with engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis, inverted or flat nipples, and milk supply concerns, helping you navigate feeding with confidence. Maine Doulas is here to honor your journey with warmth, wisdom, and unwavering support.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out today to discuss how we can support you on your birth and parenting journey.
