Brood’s Postpartum Doulas
Offer customized support for you and your family after your labour and birth process.
Our postpartum doulas are here to make the early days and months easier. We help with newborn care, feeding, sleep, household tasks, and emotional support, so you feel confident and cared for as you adjust to life with your new baby.
Why hire a Brood Postpartum Doula?
Our postpartum doula plans are customized for your and your family’s needs. Every family is different, so your care and who we match you with reflects that!
Support Options:
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Daytime Visits
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Overnight Care
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Feeding + Nursing Support
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Emotional + Mental Health Support
Specialties Include:
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Twin and Multiples Support
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Trauma-Informed + Inclusive Postpartum Care
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Sleep Support for the whole family
6 Steps to Book Your Postpartum Care
1. Get in touch
By filling out our intake form.
2. Have your Meet Brood call
Chat with us about your care preferences & ask questions about our doula support.
3. Matchmaking!
At this point, we match you with your doula team and you’ll get to know them better!
4. Create your care schedule
Finalise your doula care schedule and calendar.
5. Sign your Brood contract
and get access to our Family Membership, 5 online courses & online community.
6. Get care from your doula!
Now you’re all set to get your in-home care — let’s get your complimentary Brood Foundation visit booked!
Example of a Postpartum Packages
8 Week Package Example
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Foundations Visit with your postpartum doula team
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Care starting the week you arrive home with your baby
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1 day shift per week
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3 night shifts per week
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Lasting for 8 weeks
16 Week Package Example
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Foundations Visit with your postpartum doula team
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Care starting the week you arrive home with your baby
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2 day shifts per week
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4 night shifts per week
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Lasting for 4 months
Ready to Book Your Postpartum Care?
Book your free care consultation with the Brood team today.
FAQs
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula is a trained professional who supports families in the days and weeks after bringing home a new baby. Their role is to care for the whole family by offering guidance with newborn care, providing emotional support, and helping with everyday tasks like meals and light household needs. Unlike a nanny or night nurse, a postpartum doula’s focus is on nurturing, education, and easing the transition so parents can rest, recover, and feel confident as they adjust to life with their baby.
How do I know if I’ll want day shifts or overnight shifts with my postpartum doula?
This really depends on your unique needs, and many families choose a mix of daytime and overnight support. Factors like whether you’ll have a partner or community members at home, if you’re recovering from a cesarean birth or have mobility challenges, your confidence with baby care, and any history of postpartum anxiety or depression can all shape what kind of care feels right. If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to help you decide what will best support you.
How long do people normally book postpartum doula care for?
We’ve had families book anywhere from 1 shift to 6 months of full-time care! The length of your contract all depends on what works best for you and your budget*. There’s no minimum or maximum when it comes to booking care, although we do prioritise families who are in their first 3 months postpartum. If you’d like help deciding on how much care you may need, feel free to reach out and we’d be happy to share some insight!
