Jenny Schuster - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Jenny

I’m a birth and postpartum doula serving families throughout the Baltimore, DC, Southern Pennsylvania, and Southern Maryland areas. My work is rooted in one core belief: when a mother is deeply supported, nurtured, and cared for, she is better able to care for her baby and step into motherhood with confidence and grace. I specialize in supporting mothers through some of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of life — including high-risk pregnancies, birth trauma, postpartum mood disorders, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), chronic illness, pregnancy after loss, and complex postpartum recovery. My background in psychiatric rehabilitation counseling allows me to bring a unique understanding of emotional health, nervous system support, and compassionate care into the birth world. My approach is deeply intuitive, trauma-informed, and mother-centered. I believe birth is not just a medical event — it is a life-changing human experience that deserves respect, advocacy, emotional safety, and individualized support. Whether I’m supporting a laboring mother through transition, helping a postpartum mother heal after a cesarean, assisting with feeding challenges, or simply making sure a family feels seen and cared for, my goal is always the same: to “mother the mother.” I offer both birth and postpartum doula services, including overnight and daytime support, prenatal education, emotional support, recovery guidance, feeding support, and practical care for growing families. I am especially passionate about helping women trust themselves again after difficult experiences and creating spaces where mothers feel safe, empowered, and genuinely held. Beyond my work with clients, I’m passionate about maternal mental health advocacy, improving the birth experience for women, and creating honest conversations around motherhood, healing, and the realities of postpartum life. My work combines evidence-based education with warmth, intuition, humor, and deep compassion. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that mothers deserve quality care. You can learn more about my work at birthwithJenny.com

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Due Dec 2026 – Mar 2027, May – Sep 2027

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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

The Held Mother Birth package

My birth doula support packages range from $1,500–$2,000, depending on the level of support and individualized needs of each family. My goal is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, mother-centered care that helps you feel supported, educated, and emotionally safe throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your package includes: - 2 prenatal visits - Continuous text and phone support throughout pregnancy - On-call labor and birth support - Continuous support during labor and delivery - 2 postpartum visits for recovery, processing, feeding support, and adjustment to postpartum life - Payment plans are available, with the option to divide payments into up to 4 installments. Final payment is due 3 weeks prior to your estimated due date. Scheduled Cesarean Births If your birth plan changes and you require a scheduled cesarean birth, you will have the option to: Have me attend and support you during your cesarean birth or Apply a $750 credit toward postpartum doula support packages My approach is always flexible and centered around making sure families receive the support they need, no matter how birth unfolds.

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Fourth Trimester Overnight Recovery Package

Overnight Postpartum Doula Support Package: The postpartum period was never meant to be done alone. This package is designed to provide ongoing overnight support so mothers can rest, recover, and feel deeply cared for during the transition into parenthood. Includes: 11 overnight shifts for the price of 10 8.5-hour minimum shifts. The early postpartum weeks can feel beautiful, emotional, exhausting, and overwhelming all at once. My overnight support is designed to help mothers rest, recover, and feel deeply cared for while adjusting to life with a new baby. As your overnight postpartum doula, I provide calm, nurturing, judgment-free support throughout the night so you can get more restorative sleep while knowing your baby is safe and cared for. My approach is trauma-informed, mother-centered, and tailored to your family’s unique needs. Overnight Support May Include: - Newborn care throughout the night - Bringing baby to mom for feeds and resettling afterward - Bottle feeding support if desired - Emotional support and reassurance during postpartum recovery - Education on newborn behavior, feeding, and recovery - Support for mothers healing from birth trauma, cesarean birth, high-risk pregnancy, or postpartum mood challenges - Light baby-related tidying (bottles, pump parts, baby laundry, etc.) - Helping create a calm, restful overnight environment minimum overnight shift is 8.5 hours. Overnight postpartum support includes travel within 30 minutes of my location. Additional travel fees may apply for families outside this radius. *** Please inquire about twins pricing may vary

$3,835 USD · Flat rate

As-Needed Daytime Postpartum Support

Daytime postpartum support is designed to help mothers feel cared for, supported, and less alone during the transition into life with a new baby. Whether you need emotional support, hands-on newborn help, recovery guidance, or simply an extra set of nurturing hands, I’m here to support your family in a way that feels calm, personalized, and judgment-free. Daytime support may include: Newborn care and education Emotional support and reassurance Feeding support and postpartum recovery guidance Support after cesarean birth or difficult deliveries Help navigating overwhelm, anxiety, or adjustment to motherhood Light baby-related tidying and organization Allowing parents time to rest, shower, eat, or recover Sibling adjustment support A nurturing presence focused on caring for both mother and baby My approach is trauma-informed, mother-centered, and tailored to each family’s unique needs and rhythms. Investment $50/hour Flexible daytime scheduling 4-hour minimum for daytime support sessions Travel fees may apply outside my included service radius Daytime support is offered on an as-needed basis depending on availability. Families are encouraged to reach out early to reserve space on my calendar.

$42 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I provide compassionate, trauma-informed birth and postpartum doula support for mothers who want to feel truly seen, supported, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and recovery. With a background in psychiatric rehabilitation counseling and specialized experience supporting high-risk pregnancies, birth trauma, postpartum mood disorders, chronic illness, and feeding challenges, my approach blends evidence-based education with intuitive, mother-centered care. My mission is simple: to nurture the mother so she can step into motherhood feeling safe, confident, and deeply supported.

Reviews for Jenny Schuster

5.0 14 reviews

5.0

June 30, 2026

Jenny is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and caring. She really took the time to explain everything and gave me a ton of useful resources and information. I highly recommend her!

— Shira L.

5.0

June 30, 2026

Jenny is incredible! She is so genuine and compassionate and is incredibly knowledgeable about birth. I attended one of her postpartum groups and did birth processing sessions with her and both experiences were so healing for me.

— S K.

5.0

June 30, 2026

Jenny was truly my right-hand during my pregnancy. From late-night conversations about aches and pains to navigating life with my older kids while preparing to become a new mom again, she was there through it all. Her calm and steady presence during high-stress moments made such a difference, and she was an incredible advocate for me throughout my birth experience. I can’t recommend Jenny enough 🤍

— Lauren S.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

DONA International (2022)

Education

ICF Training, CTI (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

CORE - Doula

Languages

English

Specialties

Allergies Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Chronic Pain Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding High-Risk Pregnancy Infant Care Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care Spirituality Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Breastfeeding Support Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Life Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Childbirth Education Newborn Prep

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Frequently asked questions

What areas do you serve?

I serve families throughout the Baltimore area, DC, Southern Pennsylvania, Southern Maryland, and surrounding areas.

When should I book a doula?

There’s no “perfect” time to book support. Some families book in the first trimester for ongoing support and reassurance, while others reach out later in pregnancy. Because availability can become limited, earlier booking is always encouraged.

What makes your approach different?

My approach is deeply mother-centered, trauma-informed, and emotionally attuned. I have additional experience supporting mothers navigating birth trauma, postpartum mood disorders, chronic illness, high-risk pregnancies, feeding challenges, and difficult postpartum recoveries. I believe in “mothering the mother” and creating a space where women feel emotionally safe, supported, and cared for.

What is included in your birth doula package?

Birth support packages typically include: 2 prenatal visits Continuous text support throughout pregnancy On-call labor support Continuous labor and birth support 2 postpartum visits Packages range from $1,500–$2,000 depending on the level of support desired.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Payment plans are available for all major packages. Most families divide payments into multiple installments throughout pregnancy.

Do you offer package discounts for postpartum care?

Yes. Families booking ongoing overnight support can reserve my Signature Overnight Recovery Package, which includes 11 overnight shifts for the price of 10.

Do you help with feeding support?

Yes. While I am not an IBCLC, I provide practical feeding support, emotional support around feeding challenges, pumping support, positioning help, and referrals when additional specialized lactation care may be beneficial.

Do you support mothers with anxiety, trauma, or difficult prior birth experiences?

Absolutely. Many of the mothers I support are navigating anxiety, previous trauma, high-risk pregnancies, chronic illness, postpartum mood concerns, or fears around birth and postpartum recovery. Creating emotional safety and individualized support is a major part of my work.

Can my partner still be involved if I hire a doula?

Absolutely. My role is never to replace partners, but to support both of you. Doulas often help partners feel more confident, calm, informed, and able to better support the birthing mother themselves.

Do you offer virtual support?

In some situations, yes. Please reach out to discuss your family’s needs and availability.

How do I get started?

The best first step is scheduling a consultation so we can discuss your goals, questions, and what type of support would feel most helpful for your family. You can learn more or inquire at birthwithJenny.com