Testimonials | Boram At Home - Postnatal and Postpartum Care

Real mothers, real experiences

It can be hard to imagine all the benefits of At Home care if you haven’t experienced it yet. Read what our families have to say about their experiences

I didn’t realize how overwhelmed I’d feel in those first few days home. The nights were long, I was constantly second-guessing myself, and I honestly felt like I was drowning. Enter Jamie. She walked into our home and immediately brought calm and structure. She helped us set up a nighttime routine, showed me how to swaddle properly, and was just so kind and reassuring. I finally felt like I could breathe again. If you’re on the fence, this kind of support is worth everything.

After my second baby was born, the transition from one to two kids really threw us. Our doula, Lauren, was patient, thoughtful, and completely in tune with what our family needed. She helped us create a rhythm that worked, encouraged me when I was second-guessing everything, and even made sure I was eating! I only wish I’d had this kind of care the first time around.

This was our second baby, but our first time hiring a postpartum doula. I wasn’t sure if we really needed one, but wow—what a difference. Watching our doula, Jen, care for my wife so gently and expertly gave me so much peace of mind. She handled feedings, offered guidance, and reminded both of us that rest and recovery are part of the process. My only regret is not doing this the first time.

After my C-section, I could barely move without pain, and I was struggling to keep up with feeding, pumping, and just functioning. Our doula Maya helped me with everything—from showing me how to feed in more comfortable positions to making sure I was eating and napping when I could. Maya, you were truly our lifeline.

My breastfeeding journey turned out to be more challenging than I anticipated. I tried to find a lactation consultant but many of them were booked, thankfully Boram came up in my 2 am Google search. We booked sessions through At Home and were paired with Sela who is a certified postpartum doula and CLC. Sela helped me SO much to get in a flow with breastfeeding, which made me and my baby happier, and led to our entire family sleeping easier. Sela, thank you SO much!

I reached out to Boram at a really low point. Baby blues were hitting hard, breastfeeding wasn’t clicking, and I felt totally disconnected. Within 24 hours, we were matched with Alana. She walked into our apartment and instantly made it feel like a safe space. She didn’t just help with baby care, she helped me trust myself again and feel more confident as a new parent.

I assumed I wouldn’t need much help since I’d done this before, but this postpartum recovery hit different. I was emotional, touched out, and overwhelmed with two kids needing me. Our Boram doula, Priya, was such a grounding force. She supported me with zero judgment, helped me feel confident with tandem feeding, and reminded me to care for myself, too. She didn’t just help with the baby—she helped me heal.

As a first-time dad, I wasn’t totally sure what postpartum support even meant—but after the first few days at home, I realized we needed help. Our doula, Marissa, was incredible. She helped my wife with breastfeeding, gave her time to rest, and showed me how I could actually be useful in those early days. I genuinely think every new family should have someone like her. She brought calm when everything felt chaotic.

I truly didn’t understand how intense the postpartum period would be until I was in it. I had spent so much time preparing for labor and delivery, but once we got home, I felt completely overwhelmed. My body was recovering, I was trying to figure out how to feed this tiny human, and the sleep deprivation hit me like a truck. I remember crying one night while I was scrolling on TikTok, desperately trying to figure out if something my baby was doing was ‘normal.’ That’s when I came across Boram and their At Home services.

We were matched with Sela, a postpartum doula who felt like a lifeline from the moment she walked in. She showed me how to recognize my baby’s feeding cues, helped me troubleshoot latch issues, and most importantly, she gave me permission to rest. She’d gently remind me to eat, encouraged me to nap while she watched the baby, and held space for me to talk about the emotional rollercoaster I was on.

What I didn’t expect was how healing it would feel to have someone care for me. Not just the baby, but me, as a new mom who was learning everything in real time. My husband felt supported, too, because Sela helped him understand how he could help (without waiting to be asked). We both felt more confident and connected as parents because of her presence.

Looking back now, I can’t imagine those early weeks without the support we got from Boram. Every new mom deserves this kind of care.

Real mothers, real experiences

-Sam, First Time Mom