Postpartum Doula Support in Outaouais & Ottawa
Welcoming a baby into your life is a big transition. It was never meant to be done alone, and can feel like a lot — especially when feeding isn’t going the way you expected.
This is where I come in.
As an IBCLC, I offer in-home postpartum doula support that blends evidence-based infant feeding care with hands-on help, so you have clear guidance, practical help, and space to settle into life with your baby.
Whether you’re preparing ahead of time or already in the thick of it, you don’t have to figure this out alone.
I offer postpartum doula support to families in Chelsea, Wakefield, Val-des-Monts, Masham, Cantley, Gatineau (QC), and Ottawa (ON).
Postpartum Doula Support from an IBCLC
The early postpartum period is a time for recovery, family adjustment, and learning about your baby - all at once.
As a postpartum doula, I provide practical support in your home, including light household help (dishes, laundry, tidying), experienced newborn care (diapers, baths, feeding), and a steady non-judgmental presence as you find your rhythm.
As an IBCLC, I double as an expert in infant feeding, answering all your questions about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and formula use. You'll get clear, evidence-based support when questions or challenges come up.
How I Support You
Postpartum support looks different for every family. During a visit, I might help with:
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Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping, or combination feeding
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Latch, positioning, milk supply, and pain with feeding or nipple damage
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Support and guidance with formula feeding
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Understanding newborn behaviour and feeding patterns
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Light household support so you can rest and recover (laundry, dishes, light tidying, simple meal prep)
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Finding answers to your postpartum and infant care questions
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Pet care, sibling care, and partner support
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Referrals to trusted local resources and services
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Steady, non-judgmental support for your physical and emotional recovery
Whether you need a nap and clean laundry, help trouble-shooting a latch, or simply someone to talk things through with— I'm there to support you.
My role is to ease the mental and physical load, offer calm and reliable guidance, and help you feel more confident as you settle into life with your baby.
Postpartum Doula Scheduling & Rates
Postpartum doula support can help guide you through the early weeks with your baby. Most families choose a consistent weekly schedule for reliable, ongoing support.
For those who prefer more flexibility, ad hoc support is also available.
☀️ Hourly Daytime Support
$40/hour (4-hour minimum)
Available between 9 AM - 9 PM
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Booked in 4-hour shifts
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Ideal for ongoing or as-needed support
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Most helpful during the first 12 weeks postpartum
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Additional hours may be added at any time, based on availability
Postpartum Doula Care FAQ
1) What is postpartum doula care?
Postpartum Doula Care is professional, experienced support for you and your baby during the first 12 weeks after birth. It includes:
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Practical Support: Understanding normal newborn behavior, soothing and settling, and cue-based care. Help recognizing what’s normal vs. when to seek medical care, and gentle guidance around normal sleep rhythms (without sleep training).
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Recovery and Adjustment: Emotional support and space to process your birth experience. Support with the ups and downs of early postpartum, along with gentle support to eat, hydrate, and rest. Light household help related to baby care (washing bottles or pump parts, tidying feeding spaces), so you have time to shower, nap, or step outside.
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Finding your Footing: My role isn't to teach you to do things perfectly. I offer steady, consistent support while everything feels new - helping you build confidence to care for your baby, make informed feeding decisions, and move through the early weeks with more ease and less overwhelm.
2) Who is postpartum doula dare for?
Doula support is especially helpful if you:
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Are a first-time parent
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Are navigating feeding questions or challenges
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Want clear, expert guidance as questions come up
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Don’t have nearby family support
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Are recovering from a difficult or unexpected birth experience
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Want professional, non-judgmental care in your home
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Simply want time to rest, shower, or move freely throughout your home knowing that your baby is safe and cared for.
3) What am I like as a doula?
My approach is calm, practical, and responsive. I will meet you where you are - whether that means hands-on help with feeding, holding your baby while you shower, answering a list of questions, or talking through what's feeling hard. There's no pressure to do things a certain way. We work together to find what feels best for you and your family.
4) How do I book postpartum doula care?
You can reach out at any point - during pregnancy or after your baby arrives. We'll start by discussing your needs and expectations and my availability. Then, we'll decide together if we're a good match. There is never any pressure to book. If we're not the right fit for on another, I can help you find someone who is.
