Compassionate Postpartum Care When You Need It Most
"Parenting is the easiest thing in the world to have an opinion about, but the hardest thing in the world to do."
- Matt Walsh
Welcoming a new baby brings incredible joy, but the postpartum period can also feel overwhelming. New parents often find themselves navigating sleepless nights, breastfeeding challenges, and the emotional adjustments that come with caring for a newborn.
While you embrace the amazing moments, let our certified postpartum doulas help you navigate the challenges with confidence.
Our experienced postpartum doulas in Central NY provide personalized newborn care support, helping families transition smoothly during those precious first weeks and months after birth.
While you embrace the amazing moments, let our certified postpartum doulas help you navigate the challenges with confidence.
Our experienced postpartum doulas in Central NY provide personalized newborn care support, helping families transition smoothly during those precious first weeks and months after birth.
Emotional Support & Postpartum Mental Health
Our certified postpartum doulas understand the emotional complexities of new parenthood. We recognize signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mood disorders. Your doula provides compassionate guidance through your "new normal" and connects you with trusted mental health resources when specialized care is needed.
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Stress Reduction & Anxiety Relief for New Parents
The reassuring presence of your professional postpartum doula significantly reduces parental stress and anxiety. By understanding your unique needs, concerns, and parenting goals, we create a supportive environment that promotes confidence, empowerment, and peace of mind during the postpartum recovery period.
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Expert Infant Feeding Support & Breastfeeding Help
Our lactation-informed postpartum doulas provide comprehensive infant feeding support for all feeding journeys. Whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding, we offer evidence-based guidance to help you overcome common feeding challenges and establish successful feeding routines.
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Newborn Care Education & Parenting Confidence
Learn essential newborn care skills with hands-on support from your postpartum doula. We provide non-judgmental guidance on infant sleep patterns, diaper changing, baby soothing techniques, and recognizing your baby's cues. Real-time coaching helps you develop parenting confidence and discover your family's unique rhythm.
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Postpartum Recovery & Self-Care Support
Your healing and well-being matter. Our postpartum doulas prioritize giving you essential time for self-care activities that support your physical and emotional recovery. Whether you need an uninterrupted hot shower, a restorative nap, gentle yoga practice, or simply quiet moments to yourself, we provide attentive newborn care so you can focus on your postpartum healing journey and personal wellness.
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Overnight Postpartum Doula Services for Better Sleep
Quality sleep is crucial for postpartum recovery and overall well-being. Our overnight postpartum doulas provide professional newborn care while you rest, ensuring your baby receives consistent, loving attention according to your preferences. Wake up refreshed and ready to enjoy your new family.
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Comprehensive Postpartum Doula Benefits & Services
Daytime packages
Those first 6 weeks after baby enters the world can be overwhelming and exhausting. These packages help you welcome your newborn(s) home with a little extra support during the early days with your baby. A typical daytime shift may look like this:
- Upon arrival, a brief overview of your day and time to have any questions answered (referrals given if needed)
- Assistance with feeding, infant care, soothing techniques and sleep support for baby
- Caring for the birthing parent as they recover
- Light housework may be done (baby laundry, washing and prepping bottles, dishes, healthy snack prep)
- A time of self care for parents while baby is cared for (take a hot shower, nap, eating a hot meal, exercising)
- Wrapping up the shift includes a final diaper change, feeding, and washing of any bottles used
We focus on your specific needs for your family and help start to develop your new family routine.
To best meet your family’s needs, our doulas are available for morning and afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (availability varies by doula).
For families needing extra support, weekend care is also available and billed at a premium rate.
One Daytime Shift (4 hours):
Cost: $145/$157 Multiples
Weekends: $165/$180 Multiples
Packages & Rates
Our packages are designed to offer the greatest value and flexibility. Packages reflect a discounted rate and begin at a minimum of six shifts. Rates listed below apply to Monday–Friday care (4 hours per day), with customized weekend packages available upon request.
Our packages are designed to offer the greatest value and flexibility. Packages reflect a discounted rate and begin at a minimum of six shifts. Rates listed below apply to Monday–Friday care (4 hours per day), with customized weekend packages available upon request.
Option 1: 6 weeks of care, 5 days per week
Cost: $3960/$4350 multiples
Option 2: 6 weeks of care, 3 days per week
Cost: $2376/$2610 multiples
Option 3: 6 weeks of care, 2 days per week
Cost: $1584/$1740 multiples
option 4: 3 weeks of care, 5 days per week
Cost: $1980/$2175 multiples
Option 5: 3 weeks of care, 3 days per week
Cost: $1188/$1305 multiples
Option 6: 3 weeks of care, 2 days per week
Cost: $792/$870 multiples
Overnight Packages
Getting enough sleep can be a key factor to avoiding postpartum depression. Parenting doesn't stop at nighttime, but having a postpartum doula, previously referred to as baby nurses or night nannies, may allow your family to ease into it. This allows you to get some extra shut-eye and have the peace of mind your baby's needs are met. A typical overnight my look like this:
- Upon arrival, a brief overview of your day and time to get any questions answered (referrals given if needed)
- Light, undisruptive housework may be done (folding baby laundry and prepping bottles)
- Breastfeeding clients: baby will be brought to you to nurse, then we will burp, soothe, and settle your baby
- Bottle-feeding babies will be completely taken care of throughout the night
- Or try a combination of breast and bottle!
- Wrapping up the night includes a final diaper change, feeding, and washing of any bottles used (time permitted)
10pm-7am or 9pm-6am (depending on doula's availability)
One Overnight Shift
Cost: $325/$350 multiples
Weekends: $375/$405
Packages & Rates
Overnight care is all about giving parents the chance to rest and recharge while knowing their baby is in expert hands. To make this support more accessible, we offer discounted overnight packages that begin with a minimum of 12 shifts. Standard rates apply to Sunday through Thursday nights (except for seven night per week packages), and customized weekend options can be arranged upon request.
Option 1: 16 weeks of care, 7 days per week
Cost: $36,000/$38,960 multiples
Option 2: 16 weeks of care, 5 days per week, (S-Th)
Cost: $24,000/$26,000 multiples
Option 3: 16 weeks of care, 3 days per week, (S-TH)
Cost: $14,400/$15,600 multiples
Option 4: 8 weeks of care, 7 days per week
Cost: $18,000/$19,480 multiples
Option 5: 8 weeks of care, 5 days per week, (S-TH)
Cost: $12,000/$13,000 multiples
Option 6: 8 weeks of care, 3 days per week, (S-TH)
Cost: $7,200/$7,800 multiples
Option 7: 4 weeks of care, 5 days per week, (S-TH)
Cost: $6,000/$6,500 multiples
Option 8: 4 weeks of care, 3 days per week, (S-TH)
Cost: $3,600/$3,900 multiples
24 hour Care
The first 24 hours at home
Feeling excited but a bit unsure? Although this may seem like a simple package, utilize this time with your postpartum doula to learn soothing techniques, feeding advice, baby care instructions, or just to take time to recover from birth.
Cost: $800/$864 multiples
Weekend Requests (see below details): $875/$939
24-hour care is available any day of the week. Please note, an additional weekend rate applies for families who specifically request Friday, Saturday, or Sunday care. This additional rate does not apply in situations where a baby is discharged from the hospital on a weekend.
Multiple days may be purchased.
Cost: $800/$864 multiples
Weekend Requests (see below details): $875/$939
24-hour care is available any day of the week. Please note, an additional weekend rate applies for families who specifically request Friday, Saturday, or Sunday care. This additional rate does not apply in situations where a baby is discharged from the hospital on a weekend.
Multiple days may be purchased.
The first week home
This package is for parents who want dedicated, in-home expert help after welcoming a new baby into their family. This package will assist parents to become confident and calm. Extensive hands on support of newborn and/or siblings, peaceful naps, long showers, and hot cups of coffee for mom, just to name a few of the wonderful experiences you may encounter with this package. (4 HOURS EACH DAY FOR THE DOULA TO HAVE TIME TO ONESELF)
Cost: $5,000/$5,500 multiples
Multiple weeks may be purchased.
Cost: $5,000/$5,500 multiples
Multiple weeks may be purchased.
vacation
Let one of our doulas assist you on your next trip and ensure that you and your partner have time to relax and enjoy your vacation.
What's included:
What's included:
- 24/7 care (with four hours each day off for personal time)
- Feeding, caring, and supervision
- Sibling care
- Domestic and international travel
Specialized packages
Breast is best
Get breastfeeding off to a good start!
What's included:
What's included:
- Breastfeeding Class
- Three 2-hour visits to assist with feeding and guidance
- 4 weeks of phone support
Sleepy baby
Learn how to get the most sleep for your whole family.
What's included:
What's included:
- Infant Sleep Class
- Three 2-hour visits to assist with implementing a good sleep routine
- 4 weeks of phone support
moonlight
We will take care of the baby while you and your partner get a good stretch of sleep the first half of the night.
(This package is only available in select locations due to the doula's drive home in the middle of the night. Please reach out to us in the office to see if we may have a doula available for you.)
8pm-midnight or 9pm to 1am (depending on the doula's availability)
Each 4-Hour Shift
Sunday-Thursdays: $145/$157 multiples
Weekends (Friday & Saturday): $180/$190
(This package is only available in select locations due to the doula's drive home in the middle of the night. Please reach out to us in the office to see if we may have a doula available for you.)
8pm-midnight or 9pm to 1am (depending on the doula's availability)
Each 4-Hour Shift
Sunday-Thursdays: $145/$157 multiples
Weekends (Friday & Saturday): $180/$190
dinner & a doula
Enjoy dinner prepared by our chef, while one of our postpartum doulas cares for your baby. Just sit back and enjoy!
This includes the shopping, preparation, and clean-up from the chef, plus four hours of infant care. Your meal is arranged with the chef based on your food preference and any dietary restrictions. Food cost is paid by the client. The chef will be reimbursed at the time of arrival.
Cost: $400
This includes the shopping, preparation, and clean-up from the chef, plus four hours of infant care. Your meal is arranged with the chef based on your food preference and any dietary restrictions. Food cost is paid by the client. The chef will be reimbursed at the time of arrival.
Cost: $400
Evening Care
For families who's partner may work in the evening and they would like some extra support, or if you would love to prepare dinner and/or get older siblings ready for bed in peace- this is a great option for you!
4-8pm or 5-9pm (depending on the doula's availability)
Each 4-Hour Shift
Monday-Thursdays: $150/$160 multiples
Weekends (Friday-Sunday): $180/$190
4-8pm or 5-9pm (depending on the doula's availability)
Each 4-Hour Shift
Monday-Thursdays: $150/$160 multiples
Weekends (Friday-Sunday): $180/$190
Special Occasion Care
For those who need a reliable, professional caregiver to watch your infant while you enjoy a much-needed date night or attend a special event.
Cost: $51.50/hour
Our hourly rate of $51.50 reflects our commitment to being fully available for you. To ensure we can always provide reliable care, we maintain a backup doula in case one of our primary birth clients goes into labor. This guarantees you peace of mind and uninterrupted support.
Cost: $51.50/hour
Our hourly rate of $51.50 reflects our commitment to being fully available for you. To ensure we can always provide reliable care, we maintain a backup doula in case one of our primary birth clients goes into labor. This guarantees you peace of mind and uninterrupted support.
Sibling care
For those who need a reliable, professional caregiver to watch your older child while you go into labor and throughout your hospital stay.
Cost: $51.50/hour
Our hourly rate of $51.50 reflects our commitment to being fully available for you. To ensure we can always provide reliable care, we maintain a backup doula in case one of our primary birth clients goes into labor. This guarantees you peace of mind and uninterrupted support.
Cost: $51.50/hour
Our hourly rate of $51.50 reflects our commitment to being fully available for you. To ensure we can always provide reliable care, we maintain a backup doula in case one of our primary birth clients goes into labor. This guarantees you peace of mind and uninterrupted support.
Create Your Own: Price TBD based on amount of hours requested
We are happy to accommodate the needs of your family with a package tailored to your specific situation.
We are happy to accommodate the needs of your family with a package tailored to your specific situation.
NExt steps...
- Call our office: (315) 707-8097, fill out the intake form below, or email us. Our doula matchmaker will personally assess your unique needs and help you find the right doula for you.
- Interview your potential postpartum doula. Consultations are free!
- Hire your doula by submitting your agreement and non refundable retainer fee.
- Enjoy working with your doula!
Payment plans for postpartum services must be paid in full before the start of services.
We accept cash, check, and e-transfer. A non-refundable retainer fee of 50% of your package is due at the time of contract signing, with the remaining balance due by 36 weeks or before the first shift if the baby has already arrived.
Our doulas are not participating /in-network providers with any insurance (such as TriCare). It is our clients' responsibility to confirm with insurance carriers whether reimbursement is available through insurance plans, and to submit documentation to insurance carriers.
We do participate with Carrot insurance, FSA and HSA plans.