Professional postpartum doula services for families in our nation's capital Washington DC
Over our 10 years of caring for DC area families (yes, including Maryland and Virginia), we have cared for families in DC neighborhoods such as Georgetown, Glover Park, Palisades, Cleveland Park, Adams Morgan, Downtown, Chinatown, Navy Yard, Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, Brookland, Takoma Park, Waterfront, and more.
We provide postpartum doula care in your home - day & night - along with newborn care classes. We know many of our DC clients are returning to work once their parental leave is complete, and sometimes sooner. That means your time at home is precious, and you of course want to focus your energies on bonding & healing. We help ensure your postpartum transition to life as a new family is as smooth and stress-free as possible with skilled, in-home support.
DC Daytime Postpartum Doulas
Whether you had a hospital birth at Sibley, Georgetown, GW, or Washington Hospital Center, or you chose a home birth, having a postpartum doula by your side in the first days and weeks with baby is your key to a smooth transition as a family.
Many of our local clients are in the area for work, and live far away from their family members who could help them postpartum. Hiring one of our Washington, DC postpartum doulas for daytime care means you have professional expertise right by your side as you learn to care for your new baby.
DC Overnight Newborn Care & Night Nanny
Parenting a newborn is unlike any other experience. Even if you are used to pulling all-nighters in your professional role, you may find you need an extra pair of hands with your new baby.
Having overnight postpartum care ensures you and your partner get the rest you need to be prepared for the next day, when the cycle of feeding, soothing, and diapers begins anew.
Our Washington, DC clients appreciate resting easy while their newborn is in trusted, experienced hands just down the hall.
DC Newborn Care Classes
Feel confident from the start with our newborn care classes for expectant parents. You know having a baby will be challenging, but there are unknown unknowns (to use a truly inside-the-Beltway reference).
Preparing for Baby and Feeding is a unique course written and taught by experts at Metropolitan Doulas. We come to your home here in DC and tailor our curriculum for your family, answering any questions you have along the way. We can also take a look at your space and offer tips for fitting a baby and all their gear into your apartment.
Don’t leave the most important learning of your parenting to an algorithm in the middle of the night!
Check out our best DC Doula resources for pregnant and postpartum families:
Nori Ann Doula (DC)
Katie Baxter (DC)
Location: Lemon Tree Playgroup, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Date & Time: Second Saturday of each month, from 12:30-2pm*
Parking: Street and garage parking nearby
Cost: FREE! (because you have double the expenses for everything else)!
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Bring your babies (or don’t) and meet other parents of multiples in the area. Parents (and parents-to-be) are encouraged to share experiences, stories, questions, and advice while your little ones play. Sharing of clothes and products is also encouraged if desired.
This group is for parents with babies 0-3 years, and expectant parents of multiples.