Jennifer Whelan, Postpartum Doula in Gaithersburg, MD

Jennifer Whelan Postpartum Doula in Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 8 reviews 5 years of experience
Taking new clients · starting Oct 2026 – Jan 2027, Mar – May 2027

About Jennifer

I am a certified postpartum doula based in Montgomery County, Maryland. I provide in-home daytime support for families after welcoming a baby. My care combines practical help, emotional support, newborn-care education, and breastfeeding support so parents can rest and build confidence. Whether this is your first baby or a growing family, I offer calm, nonjudgmental support tailored to your needs. Daytime appointments are available on weekdays and weekends, subject to availability. Complimentary consultations are available in your home or virtually. No overnight care is offered.

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Availability

Taking new clients
Starting Oct 2026 – Jan 2027, Mar – May 2027
Away Dec 14 – Dec 18
Confirmed today

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Postpartum Doula services

Daytime postpartum doula support Personalized in-home support during your baby’s first months, combining practical help, emotional encouragement, and newborn-care education. Daytime visits are available on weekdays and weekends, subject to availability. No overnight care. Newborn-care education Calm, practical guidance to help parents build confidence caring for their newborn. Support is tailored to your family’s needs during scheduled daytime postpartum visits. Breastfeeding support Encouraging, nonjudgmental breastfeeding education and support from a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Support complements, rather than replaces, medical care or specialist clinical lactation care. Complimentary postpartum consultation A complimentary consultation to discuss your family’s needs and plan postpartum support. Meet in your home or virtually to explore services, daytime scheduling, and availability.

Reviews for Jennifer Whelan

5.0 8 reviews
5.0

I cannot put into words how wonderful Jennifer was in supporting me in my pospatrum recovery and helping me to grow into my new role as a mother. She supported our family through a very difficult time, and I will always be immensely grateful for her. She knows how to support a baby's developmental milestones, was extremely knowlegable when helping us through breastfeeding challenges, and she taught me so many things about how to care for a baby that increased my confidence. Jennifer would help get our house in order when she came, which truly helped to reduce the overwhelm of my postpartum period. My husband and I did not expect to have a postpartum doula, but when I was two weeks postpartum we realized we weren't going to have support from family and needed help. Jennifer was a true blessing and I could not recommend her more highly.

— Erin Rudzinski

5.0

Jen worked with us for our little one's first two months. We didn't know exactly what help we would need, but we knew we would need some! It was especially helpful to have her when we had trouble nursing and had to triple feed. She was so flexible and adjusted timing and hours based on our needs. We felt comfortable leaving our little one in her care so mom could get a much needed nap or shower!

— Rachel Z.

5.0

Jennifer was incredible and such a wonderful help in the first few months after our daughter was born. She came once our family help had left and was honestly a lifesaver in giving me a break during the day. She helped out with the baby and some household stuff that needed to get done! She always checked-in on me too and how I was feeling and was a wonderful listening ear and gave me more confidence in parenthood! She was great with our dogs and took them on walks, which they loved! Even before coming to our home she was available to answer questions that I had and provided insights into resources and products that I may have found helpful (everything she recommended I now use daily). I am beyond grateful for her help. She was such a calm and positive presence in our home. Next time we have a baby I absolutely would have her come help out again!

— Jessica Minor

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • Postpartum Care and Infant Care Specialist - Pro Doula (2026)
  • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - LER (2026)
  • Adult and Infant CPR certified - American Red Cross (2025)
  • Postpartum Doula Training - DONA (2017)

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia (1992)

Languages

  • English

Race / Ethnicity

  • White

Frequently asked questions

Is Jennifer taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Starting Oct 2026 – Jan 2027, Mar – May 2027. Away Dec 14 – Dec 18. Availability was confirmed today.

Service area

Jennifer is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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