Denise Jolly - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Denise

I bring over 30 years of experience supporting families with children in private homes, with many of those years dedicated to the tender postpartum period as a Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. Known for anticipatory service and a calm, grounding presence, I provide expert care for newborns, including multiples, while offering mindful support for birth parents as they recover and transition into parenthood. With discretion, compassion, and deep knowledge of infant care, I help parents feel confident and supported as they welcome their newest family members.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth and Postpartum Support

My rate for a single child is $75 hourly
Twins is $85 hourly
I am open to dialogue about fixed rates.

$75 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal Carrot Message Denise to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Doula & Newborn Care Specialist Services I bring over three decades of experience supporting families in private homes during one of the most transformative times in life: the arrival of a new baby. As both a Birth and Postpartum Doula and a Newborn Care Specialist, my work is rooted in compassion, discretion, and anticipatory service. I strive to create a steady, grounded presence that helps families feel confident, supported, and able to fully experience the joy of welcoming their child. Birth & Postpartum Doula Support - Emotional and physical support for birthing parents before, during, and after delivery. - Evidence-based guidance and comfort measures that honor the unique needs and preferences of each family. - Gentle, mindful care for birthparents as they recover, fostering rest, nourishment, and emotional well-being. - A calm, reassuring presence to help families navigate the transitions of the fourth trimester. Newborn Care Specialist Support - Expert, around-the-clock care for newborns, including multiples. - Establishing healthy feeding and sleep routines while supporting family bonding. - Hands-on infant care: diapering, feeding, soothing, swaddling, bathing, and monitoring developmental milestones. - Maintaining detailed logs of feeding, sleeping, and diapering patterns to help track the baby’s growth and routines. - Nursery organization, bottle sterilization, and infant laundry, ensuring a clean and nurturing environment. - Support for parents in understanding and responding to their baby’s cues with confidence. Family-Centered Approach My goal is not only to care for infants but to support the whole family system. I offer reassurance to new parents as they step into this tender stage, practical strategies to lighten the load, and guidance that empowers them to thrive. Whether it’s supporting first-time parents as they gain confidence, providing specialized multiples care, or stepping in with a seamless presence, I tailor my care to meet each family’s unique rhythm and values. Above all, I hold space for families to feel seen, supported, and nurtured as they welcome new life into their home.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth and Postpartum Doula through Harmony Doula Mentoring (2025)
Newborn Care Specialist Foundational Training (2025)
Medi-Cal (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Medi-Cal

Languages

English

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Multiples Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum