Metro DMV Postpartum Doula Services

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daytime postpartum support

The early days of parenting can feel isolating and uncertain.

As your DC daytime postpartum doulas, our support is responsive to your changing needs as new parents. Each time we are in your home, the care we provide for you and your baby is exactly what you need on that day, with an eye toward your long-term goals. We support your family’s adjustment to life with a new baby, building your confidence and long-term success as a new parent.

The postpartum care you need - any day you need it.

Feel Rested & Nourished

  • Take care of your baby while you rest or nap.
  • Prepare meals and snacks (and keep you well hydrated!)
  • Manage baby-related tasks, such as sterilizing bottles and laundry. Plus light household tasks to keep your home calm and organized.
  • Help set expecations on your recovery.
  • Support your transitions outside the home, from a walk with your baby to your return to work.

Meet your Feeding Goals

  • Assess your baby's feedings, at the breast or with a bottle.
  • Suggest adjustments for your comfort and success, including paced feeding and pumping strategies if needed.
  • Answer common questions about how often or how much newborns should eat.
  • Demonstrate how to safely use a breast pump -- and help you do so confidently.

Understand & Care for Your Baby

  • Answer questions and offer evidence-based guidance.
  • Normalize your baby’s behavior and growth, which may be brand new to you.
  • Offer specialized tips to assist with twins and triplets.
  • Model care of your newborn, including soothing, bathing, skin and nail care, and how to use baby gear safely.
  • Offer referrals for other healthcare providers that you or your baby may need.
Overwhelmed new mom with newborn baby needing daytime postpartum doula services.

You may feel unprepared for the challenges that come with a new baby - even if you have done this before.

As postpartum doulas, we know that every postpartum and every baby is different, that feeling unprepared is normal, and that WE CAN HELP. So, ditch all the middle-of-the-night Googling. Instead, invest in our postpartum doula services for your success.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT

Contact us to explore your options for daytime postpartum doula care in your DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia area home.

Questions about our daytime postpartum doula services?

Supporting new families postpartum in Washington DC, Potomac, Bethesda, Alexandria, Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Vienna, and Rockville.

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"Metropolitan Doulas was my absolute rock while I was finding my way as a new and very overwhelmed mother. They calmed my fears around nursing and co-sleeping, and helped me trust my instincts on how to grow into a new parent. I would strongly encourage new or parents to be to seek out their postpartum doula support!"

Amrita

"As a first time mom, there were many times when my husband and I felt lost and helpless. Metropolitan Doulas was our lifesaver. I was paired with a wonderful postpartum doula, who taught me so much about caring not only for my new little one, but also my partner and myself. My physical and mental health and confidence grew so much as they were supporting my family."

Maria

"I will never forget the sense of ease I felt as I picked up my phone to text my postpartum doula after my son was born. An overwhelmed, first-time mom, hours after birth, with a baby that came a few weeks early. Understanding I was struggling with breastfeeding, they offered to come as soon as I was out of the hospital. I left the hospital with a sense of confidence knowing that Metropolitan Doulas would be there for me. We didn’t realize the gift we had given ourselves by hiring a postpartum doula. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we felt confident, loved, and supported."

Liz

"I simply can’t imagine navigating the first months of my son’s life without their compassionate and skilled guidance. The regular visits from our daytime postpartum doula were crucial during a very anxiety provoking and sleep deprived period. She immediately put me at ease with her wealth of knowledge, non-judgmental nature, and calming presence. When I became pregnant with our second, confirming our desire to work with them again was at the top of my to-do list! Metropolitan Doulas has hand-picked an exceptional group of postpartum doulas."

Leah

"I look back on my positive postpartum experience with a lot of gratitude for Metropolitan Doulas. My doula helped me anticipate the changes my baby and I went through during the fourth trimester with a lot of calm, humor, and hands-on support. I was lucky to have such a wise, resourceful doula in my corner!"

Zahra

How to find daytime postpartum doula:

1. Complete our postpartum intake form and call.

It’s important to us to ensure we understand your priorities and preferences for postpartum care.

Once you complete our form, we will set up a time for a conversation so we can be sure to find you the care you need.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT

2. Choose your Postpartum Doula

Based on our conversation, we will share the profiles of doulas on our team that are available and suitable for your family. You are also welcome to browse our website and select someone that feels right for you. Just let us know!

We will set up a free consultation with your preferred doula, when you can get to know them and share any questions or concerns you have before your baby arrives.

3. Create your postpartum doula package.

We want you to get as much support as you want and need! We do not ask you to commit to a fixed postpartum package and are happy to make recommendations based on your anticipated needs.

When you and your preferred doula choose to work together, we will provide a quote for review and send a contract tailored to the number of hours and timeframe you choose.