Working with a Postpartum Doula

Boram Care connects you with trusted certified doulas, providing newborn care, lactation support, and guidance to help you recover confidently at home.

Match with a Doula

Hiring a Postpartum Doula Isn’t Indulgent—It’s Informed

70% of moms who hired a postpartum doula reported higher confidence
families who hire a postpartum doula are 60% less likely to experience postpartum depression
25% reduction in emergency room visits for mothers and infant who hire a postpartum doula

Benefits of Working with a Postpartum Doula

Whether you’re recovering from a C-section, learning to breastfeed, or adjusting to life with a newborn, your certified doula offers hands-on support in your home. Doulas can help you with:

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Rest & Recovery:

Day or overnight support so you can get some much needed rest

 

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Feeding & Lactation:

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding

 

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Newborn Housekeeping:

Baby laundry, tidying up nursery, bottle and pump part cleaning

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Emotional Wellness:

Compassionate, judgment-free support to guide new parents and help build confidence 

 

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Newborn Care:

Diapering, soothing, bathing, feeding, sleep support, babywearing and more!

 

Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist?

Understanding the difference between a postpartum doula and a newborn care specialist helps you find the right kind of support, whether you need help with your recovery, your baby, or both.

Postpartum Doula Newborn Care Specialist
Primary Focus Holistic support for the entire family unit Newborn care
Session Types Day (4hr) or Night (8hr) Day or Night (12hr)
Feeding Support Lactation education and assistance, bottle prep, formula, general feeding support Bottle prep, formula, basic feeding support
Hourly Rate $60/hr $36/hr
Insurance Coverage Usually covered under fertility benefits such as Carrot Fertility, Maven, Progyny. Sometimes covered under insurance. Check with your provider to see if you are covered. Not typically covered
Best for Families looking for holistic support, breastfeeding mothers, parents looking to build confidence in their new roles. Parents that want to focus mainly on rest and help specifically with baby, families with a more limited budget, families not planning on breastfeeding

Additional Resources

What is a Newborn Care Specialist and Why You Might Want to Consider Hiring One
What Is a Newborn Care Specialist?

Postpartum Doula Supporting Breastfeeding Mother

Complete Your Postpartum Care Plan

Not sure if a postpartum doula is right for you? Answer the questions in our Postpartum Care Planner to see which type of postpartum care professional(s) make sense for you and your family.

Complete Care Plan

References

  1. Lantz et al., Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2005
  2. Journal of Perinatal Education, 2013
  3. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 2015