METRO DC's leading Postpartum Doula Specialist Agency since 2015
We know how important it is to you to step into new parenthood feeling confident and in control.
Life with a newborn is all about adjustment as you figure out your new “normal” as a family, while you recover from giving birth and live the daily physical and emotional changes of postpartum – all on very little sleep!
You know you will need support but, until you arrive home with your baby, it can be hard to imagine just how big your learning curve might be! Having skilled, compassionate postpartum care you can trust will make all the difference.
We, along with our team of trusted postpartum doulas, have helped hundreds of families in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia through their unpredictable first weeks of parenting. Like them, you don’t have to “go it alone." Support for your family is one click away. How can we help you?
- Betsy & Ayesha
OWNERS OF METROPOLITAN DOULAS
POSTPARTUM DOULAS & LACTATION COUNSELORS
Support your recovery postpartum with expert, compassionate care.
Understand your newborn and gain the skills you need to care for them.
Bond with your baby and confidently embrace becoming a parent.
Gain skills & get support with your daytime postpartum doula.
Our daytime doulas help you manage daily life with a newborn by coaching you on how to care and feed your baby and supporting your recovery, rest, and nourishment. We adapt our support to your changing needs as your baby grows and you gain confidence!
Rest & recover with your overnight postpartum doula.
Your family’s rest is our priority with overnight care. Our skilled doula hands support your baby’s needs through the night, so you can sleep and prepare for the day ahead. Our doulas also begin nighttime routines and habits that can help transform your experience of nighttime parenting.
Imagine having an guide by your side postpartum - day & night.
Imagine having an empathetic, educated, and trustworthy guide by your side postpartum - day and night.
Your Trusted DC Doulas
I had an amazing experience with Laura Durbin, from Metropolitan Doulas! My 8-week-old baby could not stay asleep for more than one hour overnight and I needed a break. I hired Laura to get some guidance and take a quick break, and I have learned so much! Laura is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The whole experience was extremely pleasant. After I took a much-needed nap, Laura observed how I interacted with the baby and suggested some changes. Thanks to the changes suggested by Laura, my daughter now has a normal sleep pattern for her age! We’re finally able to get more consecutive hours of sleep overnight! I wish I had hired a postpartum doula when my first son was born six years ago.
Metropolitan doulas were excellent and professional. I worked with two night nannies while my husband was out of town and could not be happier with the experience.
We had a great experience with Metropolitan Doulas, specifically with Olivia as our post-partum doula for more than 8 weeks total after the birth of our first child. She was a lifesaver when I suffered from serious post-partum complications and ended up in the hospital and helped us to get our baby on a great schedule and in a routine early on. She also checked in on me personally and connected me to a great moms group in the area that has been the highlight of my maternity leave. It brought us comfort as new parents to have an expert guiding us! We appreciated our relationship with Olivia, her kindness, support, and expertise, and working with Betsy and the company was easy as well! We highly recommend Olivia and Metropolitan Doulas!
We can't recommend Lacey enough. She worked with us for the first six weeks of our son's life. She was dependable, discrete, and just a wonderful person to have in our home and help us during the early newborn days. If you have the opportunity to work with Lacey, we would highly recommend her.
I can't say enough wonderful things about Olivia. We hired Olivia as our night doula at around 7 weeks after my husband went back to work and I was not sleeping at all. at night My baby isn't the easiest baby, has GERD and isn't a great sleeper- so thinking about trusting another person to care for my son felt overwhelming for me! However, Olivia was able to step in to care for my son without any issues. I was finally able to rest knowing he was in caring, responsible and attentive hands. I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone looking to hire a doula. She was truly a life saver for me!
We worked with Olivia for support with our first baby and can’t recommend her enough! We had her come 3 nights a week for 8 weeks and it was such a treat to be able to catch up on sleep with complete confidence that our daughter was well cared for. Olivia kept fantastic notes on how she did overnight so we didn’t skip a beat transitioning in the morning. She was even able to help us with other recommendations like the best swaddle for her and how to start getting her to sleep longer stretches. Having overnight help is such a luxury, and if you can afford it I’d highly recommend as we still say that Olivia’s help was the best money we spent!
Metropolitan doulas has been an amazing help for my family through the postpartum period. We used them for our first baby and our second as well because they were so helpful. We had two day doulas because of our long term need and a night doula as well. Anike was one of our day doulas and she was so professional and caring to our little one. She helped me get the rest I needed during the day and the time to exclusively pump for my little one without worrying. She took care of the little one and also helped keep the house clean and folded baby laundry. She is gentle and caring and provides great emotional support. She even kept in contact on days she wasn't working to follow up on how I was doing, looking up items that could help me with my pumping journey. We also had Becca as day doula, and she was a lifesaver in the first month postpartum when I needed help with even the basic care of moving around. She would help with baby, toddler entertainment, getting me water and food when I couldn't even stand, organizing baby clothes, doing laundry, even tidying my bed, and other basic necessities in order to help me have the time and energy to heal. She also provided much needed emotional support to help me recover and was my cheerleader through my initial stages of exclusive pumping. Olivia was an amazing night doula providing us with much needed time to rest. She would help wash baby items and pump parts overnight as well as help with laundry as well. She was so gentle with our little one and we never heard her cry when Olivia was with her. She is a wonderful and caring person. Highly recommend using this company for your doula needs.
We relied on Metropolitan Doulas for both of our children. We are currently working with Anike for my three month-old. She is absolutely fantastic. She's kind, super skilled with the baby, extremely professional, and helpful with all sorts of things around the house. I feel like she genuinely cares about not only the baby, but our whole family. My four year-old loves her, too, and keeps asking when they can play again. We extended our contract twice and have added another day per week because she's been so wonderful. Can't recommend her enough! And Metropolitan is a pleasure to work with, too—they're very organized and responsive, and they always make sure we have what we need.
We originally worked with Metropolitan Doula to select one postpartum doula several months before my due date. Shortly before my due date, our original doula became injured and was not physically able to do the job, and Olivia was immediately offered to us as a replacement. The company provided a prompt solution to a problem outside of their control. While the fact of the last minute change was admittedly a bit stressful, we were grateful that Metropolitan Doula was able to quickly provide us with a wonderful replacement (and even had another doula as backup when Olivia was sick when I was in the hospital). The change turned out to be great - Olivia was warm and cheerful, and our baby quickly took to her. Olivia gave us the peace of mind to rest easily while she was taking care of our baby at night, and even usually was able to keep her quiet enough that we didn’t even hear any crying etc. In addition to taking care of our baby (including putting her to bed for several weeks until our baby’s bedtime moved earlier), she helped with washing and sanitizing pump parts/bottles/pacis/etc, folding the baby’s laundry, unloading our dishwasher, putting away pumped milk, and offering emotional and practical support and advice on baby care, breastfeeding, and new parenthood. We’re so glad Olivia was part of our baby’s first few months of life and will definitely miss her support. If we have another child, we wouldn’t hesitate to hire Olivia and Metropolitan Doulas again!
Anike has been extremely helpful for our family! She takes care of chores which gives my husband and me more time to spend together with the baby. It also lets us go to bed early because we are no longer trying to get all these extra chores done after the baby goes to sleep. She's wonderful and gentle with the baby too. It's great to know the baby is in her capable hands when I need a break to shower or nap. She also gave us some very helpful tips for bathing the baby; it's one thing to see it at the hospital but quite different once you get home! We ended up extending our contract with her because she was so helpful. We would highly recommend her!
Ms. Cindy A was our postpartum doula since a week after our first baby was born. Right after we were discharged from the hospital, we found ourselves in a desperate need for support both for our baby as well as for myself with postpartum depression. We got in touch with the Metropolitan Doulas who referred us to Cindy. We learned so much from her in terms of taking care of a newborn, i.e., feeding, sleeping, diapering, bathing, cradling, playing, and more. She changed our new life from full of unknowns and challenges to something fun, exciting and look forward to! Cindy is super friendly, sweet, bright, knowledgeable, professional and yet very personal. We are truly grateful that she was part of our amazing journey during the first three months with the newborn. The experience was beyond our expectation. If we get a chance, we would definitely like to have her back again!
Mia was everything we hoped for in a postpartum doula and so much more - if I had to sum her up, I'd say she is thoughtful, proactive, and a deep listener. After a traumatic birth experience and unexpected challenges in the first week of our baby’s life, Mia came into our home as a much-needed calm presence, helping with everything from organizing our kitchen to processing the birth. My wife induced lactation and Mia supported both of us as we navigated pumping, breastfeeding, and formula feeding with zero judgment. She also regularly helped with dishes, laundry, and meal prep, making our lives run more smoothly as we navigated the huge transition to parenthood. Best of all, she was so good with our baby, who loved Mia and responded so well to her. Mia gave us a beautiful start to parenthood and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any kind of family.
Metropolitan doulas made the first few months of raising a preemie so much easier. They provided a wonderful night post partum doula Carolina on very short notice who helped us get some sleep and get our baby onto a more routine sleep schedule. Our day postpartum doula Whit is a saint. One of the most kind, caring, charismatic and thoughtful people I’ve ever met. She was constantly interacting with our baby- reading to her, talking to her, playing, going on walks, and helping her reach milestones. It was amazing to have a highly knowledgeable and experienced baby expert on hand to pepper with millions of questions about newborn care. She knows so much! She beautifully reorganized the nursery drawers (twice, after she grew out of two sizes), and even labeled the pics for us. The best part was that she made an effort to care for me and not just the baby, making sure I had water, washing my breast pump parts, doing dishes, and even baking lactation cookies. I told Whit she is like my Tully. A savior and a joy to be around!
Olivia was my daytime doula for my first baby. She provided tremendous help for my family, and choosing her was THE best decision I’ve made for my postpartum experience. She taught us everything about newborn care, such as feeding, soothing, playing, sleeping, etc. She also showed us how to use baby products correctly and even creatively to make parenting life easier. Olivia was not only my doula. She’s also a consultant, a friend, and a reliable caregiver. I’ll rehire her if there’s an opportunity.
After having our first child, we realized that the first three months of a baby's life are called the fourth trimester for a reason, so we ended up reaching out to Metropolitan Doulas for postpartum support. Cindy A immediately fit right in with our family. She adjusted to both my wife and my communication styles and was incredibly empathetic when we were at our most tired and emotionally worn out. Cindy was excellent with our daughter. In addition, she helped us grow and learn the ropes of parenting with exactly the right amount of guidance and support. We can't say enough good things about her and Metropolitan Doulas.
China from Metropolitan Doulas is a wonder!! She brought immense warmth, support, and knowledge to my postpartum experience and we are grateful for the care she provided. I would HIGHLY recommend China, Fatou and the Metropolitan Doulas team.
My family’s experience with Giny of Metropolitan Doulas has been invaluable. We had twins which brought our family size to 8–our entire family loves her. After a traumatic delivery she made it possible for me to truly recover because I could trust my newborn babies were in good hands. She has thorough knowledge and experience with babies, and twins in particular. She takes it upon herself to help with laundry and dishes and has even helped with cooking. She has always taken a genuine, personal interest in all members of our family—not a transactional relationship in the least. Thankfully we are able to resume with Giny’s services after a break due to COVID. Happy to have her back—she’s one of the family!
I had my first son in 2019 and I worked with Giny. It was a C section and I took a long time for me to recover. Giny help me get better and took care of a lot of tasks such as meal prep, organization and laundry. She made the best lactation cookies and I swear they helped with my supply. She helped me with some of the basics of baby care such as baths, cutting nails, breastfeeding and pumping. I was a first time mom and I was a bit nervous about some of these new tasks. She supported our choices as parents and provided information on the latest best practices. Both me and my husband like to follow evidence based safe practices and Giny was very knowledgeable of the most current and proper ways to care for a newborn which are backed up by research and medical opinion. She also became a great friend during the time we were working together. We moved from the DC area and have a different doula for our second son but we miss Giny terribly.
I had a surprise C-section with my second son in January 2016. We were not prepared for that recovery with a busy 3 year old and my husband changing companies. My husband called Metropolitan Doulas and explained how we didn't even know what sort of help we needed once we left the hospital. They sent us Giny and even now, years later, tears come to my eyes thinking about how loving, supportive, and helpful she was. I had some post-partum depression/anxiety mixed with a tough recovery. Giny was so attentive to my personal needs as well as those of my 3 year old and the general needs of a household of four. She will always have a special place in my heart for loving my family how she did in what was both a joyful and difficult time in our lives. Highly recommend Giny and Metropolitan Doulas.
We were fortunate to have Ingrid support our family when our newborn was 3 weeks to 14 weeks old. She helped make our transition to parenthood so much easier and more enjoyable than it would have been on our own. She was knowledgeable, adaptable, loving, and attentive when it came to the health and needs of our baby as well as the new parents. By the time our baby was 14 weeks old, we felt very confident that we could thrive as a new family thanks to Ingrid’s support in the early weeks. Aside from our experience with Ingrid specifically, Metropolitan Doulas as a whole was a great organization to work with. Nikki, Shaquanda, and Shaina provided excellent administrative support from beginning to end. Contracting, billing, and payment were very transparent and easy, and I always received a prompt response to any question or request I had. I would highly recommend Metropolitan Doulas and Ingrid!
I wanted to post a quick review about Dolores who has been helping my family for the past month. She is an OUTSTANDING doula. As a new parent with a lot of questions about my newborn son, Dolores was always so kind and patient with me and really helped me learn what I needed to know to get started. From changing a diaper to giving a bath to breastfeeding and everything in between. I honestly couldn't have done it without her. My husband, son and I all feel very lucky to have her support! And hopefully she will be with us for our second child...but one thing at a time! 🙂
We had a great experience with Metropolitan Doulas! We reached out to them in a pinch after my husband injured his back. I was unable to juggle both a toddler and newborn overnight. China was available to help us for a week and was a lifesaver! We felt like our son was in good, safe hands. China successfully got him sleeping in his bassinet, which I’d been struggling with. She also was patient and flexible with me as we’d flip between me nursing overnight and pumping, depending on when I was taking care of my toddler. We’re also hyper-cautious with COVID and felt that China really respected our concerns and house rules when it came to masking. Such an amazing experience! I highly recommend the agency overall and China in particular.
Giny was fantastic. My only regret is not knowing about this service earlier. We hired Giny when our son was about 3 weeks old to help with childcare while I was still recovering from delivery. Metropolitan doulas made the placement easy and Giny was fantastic with our son. She truly cared for our family as a whole - making sure we all had what we needed. If you are considering hiring a postpartum doula, absolutely do it.
My husband and I are very grateful for the help we received from Metropolitan Doulas during the hectic and emotional “fourth trimester”. We received help from Laura Durbin, Giny, and Royan, who have contributed their unique skills and knowledge in caring for me and my baby. We were so relieved that all our doulas were fully vaccinated and wore masks (even double masks) at our home. Thanks very much to the agency for accommodating our requests and needs! In particular, I want to give a shout out to Laura, as she doesn’t have existing client reviews online. She is an extremely hardworking, caring, reliable, and amazing doula who always goes above and beyond. Laura mainly did night shifts at my home, giving us a much needed break every time she was here. She always arrived promptly and carried out her work diligently. When I woke up in the morning, the baby was fed and asleep, the dishes and bottles were clean, the laundry was neatly folded and put away, the trash was thrown out, and my breakfast was ready on the kitchen island. Laura paid great attention to detail and always sent us a thorough recap regarding what my son did at night. Every morning we felt so refreshed after receiving her five star service! Besides the good work she did, Laura provided me with tremendous support when I had a rocky start with breastfeeding. She solicited help and advice from other doulas and Lactation Consultants to help me develop an effective plan. Thanks to her alternative medicine training in Asia, she conducted guasha, a Chinese massage therapy, to unclog my milk duct several times. She gave me referrals to specialists and provided me with great emotional support. She is a wonderful listener and her reassurance helped me regain confidence in caring for my son. I can go on and on about how awesome Laura is. We greatly appreciate her diligence, drive, transparency, trustworthiness, and flexibility. We can always count on her as she always puts her words into action. We will absolutely rehire Laura if we decide to have postpartum doula support when we have another baby. We trust she will exceed any client’s expectations like what she did for us! Thank you so much Laura!
This is our first child and we used Metropolitan Doulas, who paired us up with Jennifer. She has been absolutely amazing and we could not have gotten by without her help. From day one, she went above and beyond to help us in anyway she could. As new parents during a pandemic, we didn't have many of the supports we had anticipated, but having Jennifer made all the difference. She made us more confident parents and taught us so much. She calmed our nerves and always provided reassurance and guidance. Jennifer took care of us and Jacob. She was amazingly attentive to Jacob's needs and has helped him develop and progress. She has become part of our family and we are so grateful to have found her. We could not recommend Jennifer anymore highly and are going to miss her tremendously.
I had a wonderful experience with Metropolitan Doulas and in specific, their doula China. China was there for us from night 1, providing the best care not only for our tiny newborn but also kind and loving support for the whole family. We couldn't wait for her to arrive each night. We slept (!) knowing that our little one was in the best hands. Highly recommend!
I had a wonderful experience with Angel and Holly from Metropolitan Doulas when my daughter was a newborn. I was an exhausted, nervous first-time parent and their postpartum support was a life-saver. They were wonderful with my (sometimes fussy!) daughter and could get her to sleep so I could take a nap or run an errand. They showed me how to do things I was nervous about (like nail trimming and baths!), helped get her to take a bottle, cleaned up around the house and were just great all-around sources of information and support. I would highly recommend Metropolitan Doulas if you're interested in postpartum support, especially Holly and Angel.
My husband and I could not be happier with our experience working with Metropolitan Doulas - these wonderful women made our transition to first-time parenthood so much better - with more confidence, sanity, and of course sleep! We primarily worked with Cora who was so incredibly patient, calm, and caring for our newborn. Cora came to our house on day 3 home from the hospital as we had intentions to simply get some advice on baby care in those early weeks. We ended up liking Cora so much we used her ongoing for the 3 months of my maternity leave at least 2x a week for both day and nighttime support. Her help with our baby (and our laundry!) allowed me to take a nap, a shower, or run out of the house for errands, and when we were so sleep deprived I was getting ongoing migraines - Cora took off the burden of some nights to allow me to have longer stretches of precious sleep. We would also highly recommend Barbara and Ingrid who we had help when Cora was not available - they are all wonderful!
I had a great experience with Metropolitan Doulas and especially with Rebekah. She is the best! After three months of my daughter refusing to sleep without being held, we needed help! Metropolitan Doulas was so responsive to our needs and scheduled us with someone very quickly. Rebekah jumped right in and met our daughter where she was at, not only successfully keeping her sleeping in the crib nearly all night but also soothing her as needed (most nights this was every 45 -60 minutes)! We still have work to do but Rebekah has given us hope that we are finally heading in the right direction toward more sleep for everyone! My daughter loved Rebekah and was very happy to be soothed by her. Rebekah’s caring, kind and knowledgeable demeanor all made me extremely comfortable having her in my house at night and taking care of my child - I would highly recommend her and Metropolitan Doulas!
My experience with my doulas in the first three months with both my boys was life changing. I couldn’t imagine adjusting to life with a newborn without their positive support and guidance.
Jamira came the day after we brought our son home from the hospital and provided me with much needed support by caring for him while I slept, helping me organize the nursery once I had a better sense of what I would really need, and making sure I had information on baby care and my own postpartum recovery. She also did a few overnight shifts in those early weeks which was a phenomenal contribution to our sanity and well being. I wholeheartedly recommend her and Metropolitan Doulas for easing our transition to parenthood. If I have another child, I would double down on post partum doula services!
I used Metropolitan Doulas for two weeks after my c-section and had an amazing experience. After my first child, I realized my husband and family who came to town were not natural caretakers. For my second child, I was determined to have adequate support so that I could heal and focus on bonding. That's exactly what my postpartum doula, Stephanie, enabled me to do. I didn't have to worry about cleaning the house, getting up to change the baby, feeding myself, and even little child care projects (e.g. swapping out my toddler's seasonal clothes). I was able to rest only because I had full confidence in Stephanie's ability to care for everything in my stead. I am now recommending a professional postpartum doula to all of my expecting friends or those who are going through a tough season of colic or sleep regression. Stephanie was worth her weight in gold and helped me both keep my sanity and recover so much faster than if I had tried to muscle through it on my own. Don't forget, it takes a village, ladies!
My husband and I were first introduced to Metropolitan Doulas when we attended their free postpartum prep session. That helped us connect and think deliberately about how to prepare for bringing baby home. We also utilized them for in-home newborn care and CPR classes. It was so easy and convenient to find a time for them to meet us and another couple during a very busy time. Best of all, we were able to have Nikki as our postpartum doula. We weren’t sure whether we needed a day or night doula—or even how much time we might need. They helped us prep for a certain number of hours and then coordinate once we were in the thick of things. Nikki then helped us find our way out of the fog. The support we received touched on everything for prepping meals to emotional and lactation support. We learned about ways to care for our babe and felt like better parents because of it. I even needed a postpartum doula to come over and help me organize and build nursery furniture. Metropolitan Doulas was so responsive and wonderful to work with. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Nikki and her team have been our fairy godmothers since our son was born two years ago. From sending Danielle and Jennifer in the beginning to nervous first-time parents, to continuing to offer support and being a reliable source we can turn to when we think we are out of options, I cannot sing their praises enough. Thank you for continuing to be the best resource to our little family!
I can’t thank you enough for all your great education, counseling and guidance during the past couple of months during my “fourth trimester”. Because of you, I had a very successful transition to work (and a new job) this week. My baby has also had a successful start to daycare. He seems to like it there and all his daily report cards have been favorable. I am truly grateful. I am so glad my birth doula recommended that I consult with you. You’ve been a lifesaver! Thank you, Nikki!
Had SUCH a great experience working with Met Doulas from September - December 2018. I arranged for a PPD to come several times a week for my new son's first few months of life knowing that it would help with my recovery, and our family to adjust smoothly to what can be a jarring transition. Demi and Cindy were amazing as daytime PPDs for everything from infant safety (baby wearing, feeding, sanitation, etc), lactation (I had ALL the questions), and really helping with whatever I needed...baby care (feeding, bathing, mani/pedi), helping with laundry, dishes, and taking care of the pets. Missy and Nikki were awesome as night doulas. It was literally like having Mary Poppins here overnight, and it enabled my husband and I to get a solid 8-9 hours of sleep. They took care of the bebe, helped to kick-start good sleeping habits, cleaned/did laundry, and walked the pup. I credit our smooth transition from a family of two to three because we had Met Doulas on hand. Super easy to work with, scheduling, reasonable, transparent, and payment was intuitive and user-friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
I cannot say enough good things about Metropolitan Doulas. Nikki was always prompt, kind, and helpful in scheduling whatever we needed. We felt completely taken care of through both daytime and nighttime sessions, and every doula we met had wonderful calm energy and was terrific with our newborn. I would recommend Metropolitan Doulas to every parent with a newborn...they definitely improved our quality of life in these exciting but challenging early months.
We had a wonderful experience with Metropolitan Doulas. We had a day doula approximately twice per week for two months after our son was born. All the doulas were loving and reliable. I highly recommend this if you're in need of quality help during the difficult first months of parenthood.
We used Giny for some postpartum support after my husband went back to work. It was a tremendous help to have her come once a week and really helped me gain confidence with the baby. Metropolitan Doulas made it very simple to schedule and were very easy to work with.
I am so thankful for my doula, Bonni, through Metro Doulas. She is wonderful in every way. Her presence is calm, knowing and warm. She asks (and truly listens!!) to how I'm feeling and doing. She also is a baby whisperer! And needs little to no direction in finding her way around the house to cook, tidy up, organize and help with all things baby. Truly a gift for our family and worth every penny. Thank you!!
Metropolitan Doulas has been a very valuable source of help for us during our first weeks with our newborn. We decided for Metropolitan Doulas because Nikki (who runs MD) was very flexible with both the price and the time we wanted a doula. Nikki introduced us to Jennifer, and she was a great fit for all of our baby needs and questions. Jennifer supported us with prepping our meals when we were too tired. We had time to take a break and have a nap while Jennifer took care of our daughter, and Jennifer was always available via phone, answering our questions and providing guidance even late at night. Jennifer is especially knowledgeable about breastfeeding, calming babies, baby massages and swaddling. Metropolitan Doulas surpassed our expectations, and we were quite happy with the company as well as our individual doula.
These ladies were my lifeline after welcoming my 3rd baby. I was able to check in with them for support, get advice and feel like they were in it with me. I had night help and it really made a difference to my mood and overall sense of well-being. I especially recommend Nikki and Mandy.
This group is an amazing resource for our area! We have taken their baby classes and hired postpartum Doulas. These women are kind and understanding – at the most vulnerable time in your life, immediately postpartum or months there after… there are a lot of emotions and a lot of physical things that make you feel very vulnerable. These girls feel like longtime friends the moment you meet them. They are extremely knowledgeable and participate in continuing education as well. Being a new mom is really really hard! They understand! And go out of their way to ease the adjustment into motherhood. 💜💜💜
My husband and I received a gift certificate for Metropolitan Doulas after our first child was born, and we were so impressed and happy with their services. After talking with Nikki about the types of assistance we needed, we were matched with Laci, who was fantastic. She provided us with helpful, thoughtful, and well-informed guidance on breastfeeding, cloth diapering, baby wearing, and a host of other practical issues that new parents need advice on. She was responsive to our needs and great with our baby. Somehow she managed to accomplish incredible amounts during each stay, doing things like laundry, running the dishwasher, sweeping the floors, and organizing baby clothes while watching our baby AND letting us nap! We would definitely recommend Laci and Metropolitan Doulas to any new parent looking for a combination of expert advice and a set of helping hands.
I'm not sure where to begin except to say Metropolitan Doulas is phenomenal. Our experience with Metropolitan Doulas began with Nikki and Laci coming over to our house for a private class; and I have to say that class was far and away the best class we took (and we took a lot of them). Nikki came over the night we came home from the hospital and made sure we were ready for night one with a newborn. We thought the house was ready but Nikki got the house even more organized and prepared. She thought of all the little things. Nikki, and other doulas, then came over regularly for the next three months. They did everything from take care of the baby to cook us meals (including prepping meals for us to eat when they were not with us). Most important to me, they helped my wife through a lot of the stresses that new moms experience. Nikki was a huge help with nursing and bottle-feeding. She also encouraged my wife to take care of herself and we were able to go out on several date nights (something most parents with a one month old would not even consider).
When I became pregnant with twins, my in-laws gifted us postpartum hours to help since we had a two year old, plus I was freaking out. From the moment I met Nikki, the founder and Giny, my doula, it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I don't think our family would have done as well as we did if it weren't for Giny. She was amazing with our twins and me. I highly recommend this agency
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