A postpartum doula is a trained non-medical professional who provides emotional, informational, and hands-on practical support to new mothers and their families during the critical early months after birth.

Explore the three pillars of postpartum doula support—creating a peaceful home, nurturing the mother, and caring for the newborn.

Clarify your role as a postpartum doula. Understand what’s in your scope—and how to communicate boundaries with clients and professionals.

Understand the distinctions between postpartum doulas, nannies, night nurses, and newborn care specialists so you can confidently define your unique role.

Learn the professional standards and personal habits that define a trusted, respected postpartum doula—including appearance, demeanor, and boundaries.

Learn how to transform a new family’s home into a peaceful, supportive space that encourages rest, recovery, and emotional balance.

Discover the small but powerful household tasks doulas can perform to bring relief, order, and peace to a client’s postpartum space—without crossing professional boundaries.

Learn how to proactively support families while setting clear, respectful boundaries that protect both your client relationships and your wellbeing.

Master the art of truly hearing postpartum mothers. Learn how to listen, validate, and support without judgment—an essential skill for any doula.

Understand the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of postpartum mental health conditions so you can offer informed support and appropriate referrals.

Understand what physical healing looks like in the months after birth—from day one to the fourth trimester—so you can support mothers with realistic expectations and gentle care.

Learn how to support breastfeeding parents confidently and compassionately—while understanding when and how to refer out to clinical lactation experts.

Explore the foundational truths about breastfeeding—why it’s natural but not always easy, and how doulas can prepare families for both the joys and the hurdles.

Support your clients through the foundational mechanics of breastfeeding—learn how to assist with comfortable positions and spot the signs of a good latch.

Support clients in building confidence with pumping—whether they’re returning to work, supplementing feeds, or exclusively expressing milk.

Support safe, responsive bottle feeding—including paced techniques that promote comfort, bonding, and feeding success for breastfed and formula-fed babies alike.

Learn how babies communicate through sounds, movements, and cues—so you can help new parents confidently understand and respond to their infant’s needs.

Learn how to confidently guide parents through the daily care tasks of diapering, bathing, and baby massage—building comfort, connection, and routine.

Soothing a fussy baby can be one of the most emotionally exhausting challenges for new parents. Identify calming techniques such as the “5 S’s”

Learn how to include partners in postpartum care—helping them build confidence, connection, and meaningful involvement in their new parenting role.

Gain the awareness and sensitivity needed to support diverse families by respecting cultural practices and understanding how different races are affected during delivery and postpartum.

Support new families in building gentle, flexible routines that bring rhythm to daily life—without rigid schedules or added pressure.

Gain clarity on the most common newborn issues—reflux, colic, and jaundice—so you can offer calm reassurance, comfort strategies, and appropriate referrals.

Support families with twins or higher-order multiples by learning practical strategies for feeding, soothing, and establishing manageable routines with more than one baby.

Learn how to recognize typical developmental milestones in the first four months. Kirsten highlights the importance of offering flexibility as needs change.

Explore the certification path for postpartum doulas, and learn how to stay current, confident, and connected through ongoing education and training.

Lay the legal and financial foundation for your doula practice by setting up your business entity, creating a professional presence, and staying organized from day one.

Learn how to design clear, professional service packages and contracts that outline your offerings, set expectations, and protect both you and your clients.

Explore curated tools and trusted resources—so you can confidently guide families and stay informed in your postpartum doula practice.

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