Postpartum- Doula Support
Get the support you need in your 4th Trimester
As your postpartum doula, I provide non-judgemental, evidence-based research and guidance. I have a modern approach to holistic postpartum healing keeping both maternal and newborn caregiving top priority.
virtual doula
starts at $350
Instead of entering your sacred postpartum space, I offer emotional and educational support through video calls, texting, and/or phone calls. I’ve created this resource as a way to connect with new parents who don’t live nearby, for those who have family/friends nearby to provide physical support but need additional educational and emotional support, and for families who want a friendly, experienced perspective on postpartum care. It’s like mixing equal parts postpartum doula, baby sleep expert, and your BFF!
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Virtual Postpartum Doula support discusses a variety of topics, including:
- How to bond/play with baby
- Postpartum healing and wellness
- Postpartum nutrition
- Infant feeding tips (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping, milk storage)
- References to proper referrals and resources when needed
- Newborn sleep tips
- Newborn care education
- Navigating visitors and family
- Accessible self-care
- Access to guided meditations and/or gentle yoga stretches
Virtual Postpartum Doula service also includes:
- Access to “Newborn Sleep” Guide
- Access to my “Postpartum Planning” Guide
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2 video calls (approx. 30 mins each) for the first week and 1 video call per week for the remaining two weeks.
Total 4 video calls.
Unlimited texting support Monday-Friday between 9:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time (CT).
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2 video calls (approx. 30 min each) for the first week and 1 video call per week for the remaining five weeks.
Total 7 video calls.
Unlimited texting support Monday-Friday between 9:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time (CT).
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2 video calls (approx. 30 min each) for the first week and 1 video call per week for the remaining seven weeks.
Total 10 video calls.
Unlimited texting support Monday-Friday between 9:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time (CT).
in-home doula
2026 is currently fully booked!
Maybe while on your pregnancy journey, you are feeling pulled to prepare for a healing and nourishing postpartum. Having family close by to support us is wonderful, but sometimes we need a little extra support from an experienced maternal caregiver. Mothers need warm, nourishing meals to support their postpartum healing and recovery, to be cocooned with belly binds, and to be deeply listened to and connected with.
If this type of postpartum care sounds exactly what you need to thrive during your fourth trimester, let’s connect! Read below to learn more details about my offerings, and we can formulate a package that suits your needs. I currently serve southwest suburbs near (but not limited to) Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge. Availability is limited, so I recommend reserving your spot 4-5 months before your estimated due date!
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Nourishing seasonal meal prep supporting postpartum recovery
Light housekeeping (loading/unloading dishwasher, bottle washing/sanitizing, baby laundry, nursery tidy up and organizing
Bengkung belly binding upon request which provides comfort and support to womb space and provides stability to abdominal muscles
Hands-on infant care if you need a moment to rest, take a shower, or sit and eat a warm meal
Education and referrals as needed
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Availability:
Monday-Thursday between 8 AM-8 PM
Length per shift:
Minimum: 4 hours
Maximum: 6 hours
Visits per week:
Minimum: 1 visit
Maximum: 3 visits
Length of support:
Minimum: 3 weeks
Maximum: 6 weeks
Rate:
$48/hour
nesting support
$45/hr
“Nesting” is a term that describes the desire or urge to clean, organize, and prepare your home for your baby’s arrival! Allow me to assist you in setting both you and your baby up for a cozy, nourishing, and healing postpartum.
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organizing baby’s nursery (washing and folding baby clothes, organizing changing table and dresser drawers, labeling, etc.)
organize and prepare feeding and changing stations in convenient locations around your home
prepare your bathroom postpartum healing kit
meal prep using my knowledge and experience as a certified postpartum nutrition consultant to stock your freezer with nourishing meals that promote postpartum healing and recovery
sanitize bottle and pumping accessories and educate on how to use them as needed
provide guidance and direction towards a postpartum plan and provide referrals as needed
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You will have the choice to provide ingredients for meal prepping, or I can do the shopping for you, which will be added to the total cost. All meal prepping is completed in your home.
Once you fill out your contact form, we will schedule a call to set a date for service. From there, we will discuss needs (i.e. solely meal prepping) any dietary preferences and/or restrictions. I recommend reserving this service during the final few weeks of your pregnancy.
A typical nesting support session ranges between 4-6 hrs.
Postpartum Planning Guide
$12
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Throughout this guide, you’ll learn about preferences for the early weeks and months after your little one arrives, which may include decisions and topics such as:
Postpartum self-care
Postpartum check-lists
Postpartum nutrition
Breast & Bottle feeding support
Mental health support
& so much more!
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Just like creating a birth plan can help set you up for a positive birth experience, creating a postpartum plan can help ease your transition into parenthood! This guide will help educate and prepare you for topics you have yet to consider when it comes to postpartum recovery. Whether you write it down or simply discuss it with your partner or support system, considering your options early can help parents feel more prepared in the first days and weeks postpartum.
What Clients Are Saying…
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Not only is Kristen knowledgeable when it comes to babies, their development, and sleep, she truly cares about your whole family.
— Former Client
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"She goes above and beyond postpartum doula care - she always took time to check-in with me and find out what I really needed that day."
— Former Client
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"I highly recommend Kristen as you doula! She is extremely knowledgeable and professional, but her kindness and compassion is what drew us to her. You won’t regret the decision of bringing her into your family, and you will be very lucky to have the opportunity to do so."
— Former Client
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"After bringing home our baby girl, we decided we needed some extra support to help with the transition. It’s hard to find the words that could communicate how much of a blessing Kristen was to our family!"
— Former Client
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