Abby Crawford - Postpartum Doula

About Abby

Hi, I’m Abby, and I started Palmetto Postpartum because the weeks after birth matter so much, and too many families go through them exhausted and on their own. I’ve spent time in the milk room at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, helping make sure babies get the nutrition they need. I’m finishing my Master of Public Health at MUSC in Health Behavior and Health Promotion, and I’m currently working toward my ICEA postpartum doula certification and my IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential. As your postpartum doula, I’m here for the practical stuff and the emotional stuff. That might look like taking the night shift so you can sleep, help run errands during the day, helping with feeding and soothing, prepping meals, or just being someone you can ask the 2 a.m. questions. When it comes to sleep, I take a gentle, responsive approach. No cry-it-out, just routines that work for your baby and your family. I serve North Charleston, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley, and the surrounding area. Every family is different, and I’ll never judge how you feed, sleep, or parent. My job is to support you, so you can heal, rest, and enjoy your baby.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Dec 2026 – Oct 2027

Confirmed today

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Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Overnight Newborn Care

8-hour minimum ($280)
Typical overnight: 10 hours ($350)
Hours can be adjusted to fit your family’s needs
Baby care through the night so you can sleep
Bringing baby to you for nursing, or giving bottles
Burping, diaper changes, soothing and settling
Tidying baby’s area and washing bottles and pump parts

$35 USD · Per hour

Daytime Postpartum Support

3-hour minimum ($105)
Newborn care and an extra set of hands
Help with bottles, burping and getting comfortable for feeds
Light housework and laundry
Simple meals and snacks
Errands like grocery pickup, pharmacy runs and the post office
Watching baby while you shower, nap or rest

$30 USD · Per hour

Postpartum Prep & Nesting

Assembling the crib, bassinet and baby gear (swing, stroller, play mat)
Setting up feeding and diaper stations
Postpartum recovery station in the bathroom
Padsicle making
Organizing baby clothes by size
Add-on: freezer meal prep, $150 + groceries

$175 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I offer postpartum support for Charleston-area families, including overnight newborn care so you can sleep, daytime help, feeding support for breastfeeding, pumping and bottle-feeding families, and gentle, responsive sleep support. Before baby arrives, I offer Postpartum Prep & Nesting: home setup, meal prep and padsicle prepping. My goal is simple: help you rest, heal and feel confident with your baby.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Health, College of Charleston (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Member, International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

White

Specialties

Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care

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Frequently asked questions

How is that different from a night nanny?

- A night nanny focuses on the baby - I care for the baby and support you as you recover and settle in

What happens during an overnight?

- I arrive in the evening, usually around 9 or 10pm - I care for baby through the night: diapers, soothing, settling and bottles - If you’re nursing, I bring baby to you, then take over afterward so you can go back to sleep - I label and store pumped breast milk safely, following proper storage guidelines - I portion and prepare bottles for the next feedings - I wash bottles and pump parts and tidy baby’s area - In the morning, I give you a quick update on how the night went

When should I book?

- Ideally in your second or third trimester, so your dates are held - Last-minute bookings are welcome too, depending on my availability

Do you provide medical care?

- No. I don’t give medical advice or care - I’ll always encourage you to contact your provider or pediatrician with health concerns

What is your training?

- MPH candidate at MUSC (Health Behavior & Health Promotion) - Hospital milk room experience at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital - ICEA postpartum doula certification in progress, and a current ICEA member - Working toward my IBCLC

What areas do you serve?

North Charleston, downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson and Summerville

How do payments work?

- No deposit needed to book - Overnight and daytime care is paid weekly, in advance - One-time services and bundles are paid upfront - I accept card, Zelle and Venmo

What if baby comes early or late?

Just let me know when baby arrives and we’ll start as close to your planned dates as possible

How much does Abby charge?

Abby's Daytime Postpartum Support package is $30 USD, per hour. Abby lists 8 packages in all.

Is Abby taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Starting Dec 2026 – Oct 2027. Availability was confirmed today.

Service area

Abby is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Doulas in nearby cities

Goose Creek, SC Ladson, SC Summerville, SC

Abby Crawford Postpartum Doula in Charleston, SC