Hannah Hakim - Postpartum Doula

About Hannah

I first trained as a doula in 2009, after the birth of my (much) younger brother. I was inspired by my mother’s experience and wanted to help birthing people own their births and find their confidence as a new parent through the birthing process. I went on to study Maternal and Child Health graduating from Boston University with a Master in Public Health. I have worked in public health policy with the career aim to transform the birthing system in this country. Through both my policy work and my work as a doula - I hope to rectify that birth is not just for women and it is not for women to do alone. There is a need and obligation to provide support for birthing people so that they are not only surviving, but thriving! The word “Alma” means soul or heart across many different languages. Serving pregnant and postpartum families is messy, raw, and vulnerable- I approach this work with humility and respect. At the core of my work is trust and connection with each individual and family unit. I do this work with my whole heart and soul. Birth work is truly soul work for me!

Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Postpartum Planning Session

This two-hour session will give you all the essential information on how to care for your newborn and your postpartum body. We start with what to expect in the hospital after giving birth and address life through the first 12 weeks, aka the “fourth trimester." The first hour is focused on caring for the birthing person physically and emotionally. We address how the partner can best support the birthing person through their recovery. We make a plan for feeding the mother and for making sure the mother is getting rest and sleep. I want you to leave feeling SO supported, so I will share a list of postpartum specialists to add to your village. Next we address all things newborn from feeding, sleeping, playing, and anything else you want to know! We will talk formula, pumping, bottle-feeding, and chest/breast feeding depending on your goals. We cover the basics of changing diapers and giving baby a bath. And we set up reasonable expectations on baby sleep. We also talk about keeping baby healthy and the first few pediatrician visits. I’m equipping BOTH partners with this knowledge on newborn care because mothering is not an instinct, it is learned, which means dad can learn too. You will not leave the hospital with that I-Don’t-Know-What-I’m-Doing-Feeling!

$150 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Doula Services

The first days, weeks, and months with a new baby are wrought with concerns around sleeping, eating, bathing, family bonding, sibling care, and household chores. I provide physical, in-home support for each of these concerns.

$55 USD · Per hour

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What to expect

I work with families in the prenatal period to prepare for postpartum including education on the postpartum body, newborn care, and lactation. When you bring home your baby, I offer physical and emotional support in your home to aid in postpartum recovery, emotional well-being, family-bonding, and newborn adjustment. I prioritize the birthing person's basic needs for sleep, nutrition, and connection. My day-to-day work may look a little different for each family but my aim is always to reduce your fears and build your confidence-let me take care of anything that gets in the way of this goal!

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Education

CAPPA certified Labor Doula (2009)
ProDoula certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula (2022)
Clemson Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish (2008)
Boston University Master of Public Health (2012)

Languages

English

Credentials

BA CLD CPD MPH

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Trauma Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Breastfeeding Support Family Planning Grief and Loss Infant Care Life Transitions Mental Health Mood Disorders Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Prenatal Lactation Education Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Trauma Recovery