Michaela Alston - Newborn Care Specialist

About Michaela

As a dedicated postpartum doula with years of experience, I specialize in providing compassionate support to families during the perinatal and postpartum period. My expertise in breastfeeding, twin families, and newborn care, combined with my personal journey as a parent, allows me to relate deeply to the challenges and joys of new parenthood. I am passionate about empowering families through nutrition and practical guidance, ensuring a nurturing environment for both parents and their little ones. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

Newborn Care Specialist packages and pricing

Hourly Overnight Postpartum Support

This is for when you are in the very thick of bringing a newborn home and running on fumes or just needing a few extra hours of consecutive sleep at night. I would be there to support you by keeping baby and tidying up around the house while the parents get some much needed rest.

$40 USD · Per hour

Hourly Daytime Postpartum Support

Hourly daytime postpartum support offers personalized care during those crucial early weeks after childbirth. As your postpartum doula, I assist with infant care, breastfeeding, and practical household tasks, allowing you to rest and recover. My goal is to create a nurturing environment that empowers you through the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Together, we’ll ensure you feel supported and confident as you embrace this transformative journey.

$35 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Welcoming a new baby is a profound experience, filled with both joy and challenges. As a postpartum doula, I’m here to support you through this transformative time, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your family's unique needs. My services include hands-on assistance with infant care, breastfeeding support, and practical household help, all designed to create a nurturing environment where you can rest and recover. Together, we’ll navigate the early days of parenthood, ensuring you feel confident and empowered as you bond with your little one. Let’s work together to make this transition as smooth and enriching as possible.

Reviews for Michaela Alston

5.0 1 review

5.0

September 26, 2024

Michaela was an amazing postpartum doula for our family. She was with us for 6 weeks and we loved adored the help, routine and normalcy she was able to provide us with our first baby. Do your postpartum self a favor and hire a postpartum doula!

— Sarah W.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Sisters In Loss (2024)
DONA Postpartum Training (2024)
Oh Baby Postpartum Nutrition (2024)
First Aid & Infant CPR (2024)
Doula of the Divine Closing of the Bones Ceremony (2024)

Education

Culinary Institute of Virginia (2024)

Languages

English

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Aromatherapy Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Dietitian Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Grief and Loss Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Infant Care Infertility In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mindfulness Multiples Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Postpartum Photography Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sibling Preparation Spirituality Toddlers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Frequently asked questions

What is a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula provides emotional and practical support to new parents during the early weeks after childbirth, helping them navigate the transition to parenthood.

What services do you offer?

I offer support with infant care, breastfeeding guidance, meal preparation, household tasks, overnight support and emotional support to help families thrive during the postpartum period.