Sara Y - Postpartum Doula

About Sara

I work as a postpartum doula with a grounded, caring approach that meets families right where they are in the early days of parenthood. I understand how tender and overwhelming this time can be, and I’m honored to come into the home to offer both practical support and steady reassurance! I focus on evidence-based care while also respecting each family’s unique rhythms, needs and values. My goal is for parents to feel supported, understood and more confident as they settle into life with their new baby. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Services and Human Development and Family Studies, with a focus on infancy and the first three years following childbirth. I am also currently an MSW student, continuing to deepen my learning around perinatal and maternal health. My goal is to keep growing in this field so I can provide informed, compassionate, and evolving support to the families I work with.

Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Daytime Postpartum Doula Rate

- Establish or follow the family's preferred daytime routine - Support healthy sleep habits and age-appropriate wake windows - Assist with infant feeding (bottle-feeding or breastfeeding support) - Prepare and sanitize bottles and feeding equipment, when applicable - Document feeding times, amounts, diaper changes, and sleep patterns - Perform routine diaper changes and provide general newborn hygiene - Assist with newborn bathing - Provide evidence-based education on newborn care and postpartum recovery - Offer emotional support and guidance to parents as they adjust to life with a newborn - Identify concerns and connect families with additional professionals when needed (e.g., lactation consultants, sleep consultants, pelvic floor therapists, or mental health providers) - Light housekeeping related to postpartum recovery and infant care - Baby laundry - Light meal preparation or snack assistance - Light assistance with household pets, as needed

$30 USD · Per hour

Night Postpartum Doula

- Provide overnight newborn care while encouraging parent rest and recovery - Respond to infant cues throughout the night - Bring baby to the breastfeeding parent for nursing and return baby to their sleep space afterward - Bottle-feed expressed breast milk or formula when appropriate - Prepare and sanitize bottles and feeding equipment - Perform overnight diaper changes and soothing techniques - Support safe sleep practices and maintain a calm sleep environment - Track and document overnight feedings, diaper changes, sleep, and any notable observations - Monitor infant well-being and notify parents of any concerns - Offer reassurance and emotional support during overnight hours - Light tidying related to overnight infant care (washing bottles, organizing nursery items, folding baby laundry if time allows) - Help parents develop sustainable overnight routines that support infant sleep and family well-being - Identify concerns and connect families with additional professionals when needed (e.g., lactation consultants, sleep consultants, pelvic floor therapists, or mental health providers)

$32 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I approach my role as a postpartum doula with the constant reminder that it is a privilege to be welcomed into such an intimate space. A family's home during one of the most vulnerable and life-changing seasons of their lives. It is an honor to support parents as they welcome their baby into a home filled with love, growth, and new beginnings. My philosophy of care is rooted in evidence-based practice and cultural humility. I believe providing meaningful support requires both factual knowledge and the willingness to understand each family's unique experiences, values, traditions and emotions. I do not believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to postpartum care because every family deserves individualized support that reflects their needs. Compassion, flexibility and empathy cannot exist within a black-and-white mindset. Instead, I strive to meet families where they are, honoring their choices while providing thoughtful, evidence-informed guidance that empowers them throughout their postpartum journey. My goal is for every client to feel like they have someone cheering them on from the rooftops. I want you to feel genuinely supported, empowered, and seen throughout our time together. My hope is that our time together leaves you feeling more confident in yourself, your family, and this new chapter of life.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula Certification, DONA International (2026)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Professional Services and Human Development & Family Studies (2024)

Languages

English

Credentials

BS

Specialties

Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childhood Growth and Development Infant Care LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Newborn Care Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Latch Issues

Frequently asked questions

Questions regarding rate?

Please feel free to connect with me as I am currently offering reduced rates as I work toward my PPD certification. Reduced rates are available and vary based on hours and scope of responsibilities.