If you’re considering hiring a postpartum doula, it’s best to plan early! Contacting someone in the second trimester is ideal, as many birth workers book their schedules 3–6 months in advance. But if your baby is already here, please do still reach out.
We can talk and set up a free consultation call (either phone or video call) to see if we are a good fit for each other. In the call, we would discuss your priorities for care from a doula, what hours/days you are seeking help, and give you a chance to ask questions of me. I really like meeting partners if possible on these calls, since I am there to support the whole family and not just the birthing person.
If we are a good fit, I come to your home for an in-person meeting. This is easier to do before baby arrives, but we can do it afterwards if needed. You can show me around your home, to save energy and time for a smooth start to care once baby arrives.
Then, you let me know when baby is born and we set exact days and times for me starting! I come to your home and check in with you to see what your priorities are for that day. I usually work 4–6 hour shifts. I do as much as I can while I am there so you get what you need from our time together.
I will send you invoices (weekly, every other week, or monthly- your preference) and accept Zelle, Venmo and cash for payment.
What is it like to hire a Postpartum Doula?
Consultation Call: FREE
Find out if we are a good fit and if so, let’s work together!
Postpartum Doula Services: $35 per hour
Schedule 4–6 hour shifts for the days of the week you need support. I work daytime hours, between 8am-8pm.
Need more help? Connect with the Pittsburgh Doula Collective
I am part of the Pittsburgh Doula Collective, a network of individual professional doulas, who can help you if you need more days than I can provide. We have excellent cooks and specialists in baby-wearing to help you on your journey.
ASL Postpartum Support
I have a BA in Educational Interpreting for people who are Deaf. I have worked in Employment Services with people who are Deaf. I learned Kenyan Sign Language in the Peace Corps and taught at a School for the Deaf there. I would be happy to video chat or meet in person at a cafe if you, an older child, or your birth partner are Deaf and want help in your home from someone who signs.