Our Services

Welcome to Sunshine Doula & Consulting, we provide compassionate and personalized postpartum support to help families transition smoothly into life with their newborn. Our care begins immediately after birth and is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a nurturing and empowering postpartum experience.

Immediate Postpartum Support

Support starts right after birth, providing guidance and reassurance in the early days.
✔️ Assistance with the first hours of newborn care (feeding, diapering, swaddling, soothing)
✔️ Support with skin-to-skin bonding and family integration
✔️ Emotional reassurance for both parents as they adjust to their new roles
✔️ Education on normal newborn behaviors and expectations
✔️ Initial recovery guidance for postpartum healing

In-Home Postpartum Care

Personalized support in the comfort of your home to ease the transition into parenthood.
✔️ Newborn Care Guidance: Bathing, diapering, sleep routines, and soothing techniques
✔️ Parental Support: Reassurance, encouragement, and evidence-based education
✔️ Infant Feeding Assistance: Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and troubleshooting challenges
✔️ Light Household Support: Meal prep, tidying up, and laundry to reduce stress
✔️ Sibling & Family Support: Helping older children adjust to the new baby

Nursery & Baby Item Organization

Helping you create a functional and stress-free space for your newborn.
✔️ Organizing baby essentials for easy access and efficiency
✔️ Setting up diapering, feeding, and sleep stations to simplify daily routines
✔️ Washing, folding, and storing baby clothes, blankets, and gear
✔️ Providing tips on maintaining an organized and clutter-free nursery

Infant Feeding & Lactation Support

Helping you establish a successful feeding routine with confidence.
✔️ Breastfeeding positioning, latch assessment, and troubleshooting
✔️ Pumping and bottle-feeding guidance
✔️ Formula preparation and feeding techniques
✔️ Creating a feeding schedule that works for your family
✔️ Referrals to lactation consultants if additional support is needed

Postpartum Recovery & Emotional Well-Being

Prioritizing the healing and mental wellness of new parents.
✔️ Guidance on postpartum healing and self-care
✔️ Cesarean and vaginal birth recovery tips
✔️ Emotional support and encouragement to help ease the transition
✔️ Screening for postpartum mood disorders and referrals if needed
✔️ Stress management and relaxation techniques

Overnight Doula Support (Optional Add-On)

Helping you rest and recover while ensuring your baby is cared for overnight.
✔️ Overnight newborn care, including feeding, diapering, and soothing
✔️ Assistance with night feedings and sleep strategies
✔️ Providing parents with much-needed rest and peace of mind

Consulting & Postpartum Guidance

Not sure if you need a full-time doula? We offer personalized one-on-one consulting sessions to best fit your unique needs. Whether you have questions about birth planning, postpartum recovery, or newborn care, we’re here to provide expert guidance tailored to you. Ask us about our consulting options today!

Why Choose Sunshine Doula & Consulting for Postpartum Support?

✔️ Experienced & Compassionate Care

✔️ Personalized Support Tailored to You

✔️ Non-Judgmental Guidance

✔️ A Calming, Nurturing Presence

Benefits of a Doula!

A postpartum doula provides invaluable support to new parents as they navigate the transition into life with a newborn. With a focus on emotional, physical, and practical care, a postpartum doula helps ease the stress and uncertainty that can come with early parenthood. They offer guidance on newborn care, feeding support, and sleep strategies while also assisting with household tasks to create a more restful and nurturing environment. Beyond practical help, a postpartum doula provides reassurance, emotional encouragement, and evidence-based information, helping parents feel more confident and supported during this transformative time. Their presence can lead to reduced stress, improved postpartum recovery, and a smoother adjustment for the entire family.