Daytime Postpartum Support

Gentle, steady support as you settle into life with your baby.

Daytime care is designed to help you feel more supported, more confident, and more at ease as you adjust to this new season.

The early days with a newborn are a time of adjustment, learning, and recovery.

Consistent daytime support allows space for rest and nourishment, while offering practical, grounding guidance as you and your baby find your rhythm.

What Daytime Support Can Look Like

Each visit is shaped around your needs, your baby, and what would feel most helpful that day.

Support may include:

  • Hands-on infant care so you can rest or take a break

  • Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support

  • Help understanding your baby’s cues for feeding, sleep, and regulation

  • Emotional support and a space to process your experience

  • Light household support (laundry, dishes, meal prep, tidying baby areas)

  • Guidance for partners and family members

Some days are more hands-on, while others are slower and focused on conversation and reassurance.

Both are a valuable part of this transition into parenthood.

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Infant massage connection

As part of your daytime support, I also offer gentle guidance in infant massage.

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Infant massage is a simple,
supportive way to:

  • Deepen connection with your baby

  • Support digestion and ease discomfort (like gas or fussiness)

  • Encourage relaxation and body awareness

  • Build confidence in handling and responding to your baby

This is always introduced gently and at your baby’s pace. Some families incorporate it into their daily rhythm, while others simply enjoy learning a few techniques they can use when needed.

Emotional & Recovery Support

Support for your recovery and well-being

During our time together, I offer:

  • Emotional support that is grounded and non-judgmental

  • Guidance in recognizing what is typical in recovery and when to seek additional support

  • Specialized support for postpartum mood challenges

  • Space to ask questions, process your experience, and feel heard

Postpartum recovery is not just physical.
It’s emotional,
mental, and deeply personal.

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I bring experience supporting a wide range of families, including those navigating:

My goal is to support you in feeling confident in your own instincts and abilities while honoring your role as a parent.

  • Postpartum mood disorders

  • Preemies and multiples

  • Feeding challenges

  • Transitions into parenting (first baby or expanding families)

Practical Support

Daytime care also includes support with the small, everyday tasks that can feel heavy during this time:

Light meal preparation

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Laundry and tidying

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Bottle and pump part cleaning

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Errands as needed

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This support helps create more space for
rest, healing, and time with your baby

Scheduling and Support

Daytime doulas typically work 2–5 days per week, often over the course of several weeks as your family adjusts.

Care is flexible and based on your needs, whether you’re looking for short-term support or ongoing guidance.

Christina was a saving grace for my family… She took things off my plate, supported me with the baby, gave great advice, and helped with household chores. I am so thankful for her.”

— Emily B., Magnolia, Seattle

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Curious what daytime support could look like for your family?

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

We can talk through where you are, what feels challenging, and what kind of support would feel most helpful.