Postpartum support that helps you heal, rest, and feel like yourself again

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For parents in Richmond, VA who want more rest, calmer days, and a smoother transition into life with a baby.

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What are the benefits of a postpartum doula?

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  • More rest + more confidence

  • Feeding support to reduce stress and increase comfort

  • Emotional support from someone who just gets it

  • Practical help around the house

  • Unlimited evidence-based resources, both local + online, to support you through the fourth trimester and long-term

Postpartum Support Options

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    Preparation Session (Before Birth)

    1Ă—1 session to prepare you for your 4th trimester with realistic tools & support strategies.

    Best for:
    Expecting parents who want to feel grounded, informed, and supported as they enter the postpartum transition.

    Benefits:
    - A clear plan for DIY support as you recover
    - Reduced anxiety heading into birth (reducing risk of interventions)
    - Better communication with your partner
    - Better boundaries with others
    - Confidence knowing what’s typical

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    In-Home Support (After Birth)

    In-home care to help you recover, rest, and adjust as you learn how to do life with your newborn.

    Best for:
    Families who want a little extra help, guidance, and resources in the first 12 weeks after birth.

    Benefits:
    - More time to rest + bond
    - Less overwhelm, more emotional support
    - Support with feeding + newborn care
    - A postpartum expert to answer your questions
    - A calmer transition into parenthood

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Postpartum Preparation Details

  • Evidence-based information, tools & resources on:

    • Physical recovery from birth

    • Emotional & mental health (baby blues vs. perinatal mood & anxiety disorders)

    • How to get rest amid the 24-hour feed/sleep cycle

    • Framework for consistent yet flexible daily routines

    • How to create & involve a support network that works for you

    • Ways to foster early bonding

    • Breastfeeding: the biological process, maximizing comfort, bottle feeding, common challenges

    • Safe sleep practices

    • Infant care basics

    • How household tasks will get done

    • Postpartum recovery essentials to have on hand before birth

    • Easy, nourishing meals & snacks to plan for in the first two weeks

    • (1) planning session : $250

      • you + your partner

      • in-person or virtual

      • 2-3 hours

      *This is a PRENATAL session*

      Ideally before 34 weeks pregnant, but anytime before birth is beneficial

In-Home Support Details

    • Postpartum Planning Session, completed together prior to birth

    • Support for your chosen method of feeding:

      • Working through typical challenges as you & baby learn to breastfeed together; referring to local IBCLC when needed

      • Evidence-based info on bottle feeding and formula prep

    • Emotional support & mental health check-ins:

      • Screening for perinatal mood & anxiety disorders

      • Providing additional resources & local referrals when needed

    • Infant care basics:

      • Infant communication/cues and developmental timeline

      • Support and strategies for prolonged infant crying

      • Practice babywearing to generate more freedom and bonding as you transition to daily life with baby

    • Household help:

      • Preparation of nourishing snacks & light meal prep

      • Tidying & organization of your home space

      • Other light household tasks (laundry, dishes, etc.)

    • Comprehensive community resources & referrals

    • Text support during established hours

    • First-time parents

    • Families with limited local support

    • Parents healing from a tough birth

    • Families with siblings adjusting to a new dynamic

    • Parents who are prone to overwhelm during times of change

    • 3 weeks / 5 visits:
      $750
      Weeks 1-2: Two visits per week
      Week 3: One visit

    • 6 weeks / 8 visits:
      $1100
      Weeks 1-2: Two visits per week
      Weeks 3-6: One visit per week

      (Each visit lasts 2-3 hours)

  • Each visit may look a little different depending on what you need most that day.

    We may spend a while or just a few minutes chatting together; getting your questions answered and just getting it all out to someone who can validate all those big feelings. Topics often talked about are: worrisome thoughts or feelings, how to get more sleep, and how to hold boundaries with visitors—I’m there for it all.

    If needed, I’ll help you make adjustments during feedings to be more comfortable or productive. I’ll take care of the household tasks needing attention, make you a nourishing snack or prep your next meal, and leave your house feeling calmer than it was when I arrived.

Why Support Matters:

Postpartum isn’t just a phase — it’s the foundation your entire parenting journey rests on.

The right support improves recovery, feeding outcomes, bonding, long-term mental health, and your overall sense of stability.

We’re not meant to navigate this stage alone.

  • "It was so nice to be able to talk to someone who just gets it. Meredith is so approachable and thoughtful."

  • "We're extremely glad we had Meredith's support for our 3rd child. It was well worth prioritizing the expense!"

  • "Everything Meredith did during her 6 weeks of visits with us was so helpful. I'd highly recommend her as your postpartum doula!"

  • "The simple act of prepping our dinner plates blew my mind. It took so much stress off of us when mealtime felt like such a chore."

Ready for support that truly feels supportive?

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Let’s see how I can help.

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