Sherilyn Saporito

Sherilyn Saporito

Accepts insurance
Postpartum Doula
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

With a background in special education and master’s degrees in anthropology and education, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work as a postpartum doula. I’ve always been drawn to helping people, and over the years I’ve supported families as a special education teacher, a service coordinator for children with disabilities, and a Behavior Specialist Consultant. These experiences and being a mother myself, shape how I support families today. I believe every family’s story is different, and I’m committed to offering compassionate, non-judgmental care that meets you where you are. My goal is to create a calm, safe space where you feel heard, supported, and cared for during the postpartum transition.

Education

Master of Science, Education (2006)

Master of Arts, Anthropology (2004)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula, DONA International (2022)

Certified Perinatal Doula, State of Pennsylvania (2023)

CPR (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life
Languages

English

Accepted insurance
Service introduction

I provide in-home daytime postpartum doula services in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Families typically schedule 2-3 days per week, between 4-6 hours per visit, for the first 1-3 months. We can work together to determine the amount of time that meets your needs. My aim is to help ease your transition into parenthood or adding another member to your family. Some of the ways I help are: -give you time and opportunity to rest, shower, and have alone time -cook meals and snacks for you and your family -help keep the house and home in order with light housekeeping -teach you how to soothe a fussy baby -help you understand feeding your baby -answer questions about infant care like swaddling, bathing, diapering -provide companionship and emotional support during a time that has a high risk for developing mood disorders

Packages
Daytime Postpartum Doula
Customizable to meet your needs
$40.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
14
5.0

Sheri was the most wonderful friend and guide during the first few months of motherhood. As a new mom, I felt so grateful every time she visited us. She is so caring and knowledgeable. Each visit she would help with my newborn and with household tasks, and I was able to rest. Now my baby is six months, and I know our family is happier and healthier because of her support. l highly recommend Sheri!

- Meridith Long

5.0

My family's experience with Sheri exceeded my expectations. She guided my husband and I through the toughest transition of our lives and left us feeling informed, supported and confident in our new roles as parents. Sheri listened to our worries and struggles and found ways to support us in ways that we didn't even know we needed. Sheri never judged our parenting style and always gave us a new perspective. She cooked meals for us, helped with laundry, cared for our son, made sure we were taking care of ourselves and so much more. I would have signed up for at least 3 months with her off the bat if I knew just how much I'd miss her when our time ended. I can't recommend her enough and I tell everyone I know about how positive our experience was. Sheri is the best doula and such a cool human!

- Tara Geyer

5.0

Sheri is a post-partum angel disguised as a doula. As new, first time parents we were about as lost and overwhelmed as one could be. Sheri helped us get into a spot where while still lost and overwhelmed, we could take better care of our newborn. Without her help, we’d be starving and drowning in dishes and laundry. Our newborn loved her. She fed, bathed, and kept him from fussing. She kept us fed, in clean clothing, and most importantly, allowed us to rest. I don’t know what we would have done without her. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Allison Corona

5.0

Sheri was an absolute Godsend to our family - as a type-A, always-busy type of person that never takes time to relax, my favorite thing about Sheri is that she comes with a plan and knows what you need before you do. Sheri was kind to my older child and was a wizard at babywearing so I could actually take the time durnig her visits to rest. I am so grateful for her!

- Sarah Gallagher

5.0

Sheri was an absolute Godsend to our family - as a type-A, always-busy type of person that never takes time to relax, my favorite thing about Sheri is that she comes with a plan and knows what you need before you do. Sheri was kind to my older child and was a wizard at babywearing so I could actually take the time during her visits to rest. I am so grateful for her!

- Sarah

5.0

After the birth complications, coming home knowing Sheri would be around to help in the first weeks is so comforting. She is so calm and knowledgeable with the baby. She always checks in on me mentally and physically to make sure I have enough resting, eat and drink as I should. She is also a great baker. Her lactation recipes helped a lot to bring my supply up. The fourth trimester went by so much smoother than we expected thanks to her! I highly recommend Sheri

- Jung-Shan

5.0

Having Sheri around to help out after the birth of our son helped us to navigate everything from the stressful moments of the challenges of early breastfeeding to the mundane, but similarly important, task of bath time. While I suspect we could have figured out those first weeks without her help, her regular presence gave us a little space to take care of ourselves too and enjoy our expanded family. Sheri's presence in our house was calm and caring. If you're even considering hiring her do it - everyone in your household will appreciate it.

- Rachel

5.0

Hiring Sheri was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for postpartum. As new parents, Sheri brought so much knowledge that made us more confident as parents when we were on our own. Not only was she a baby whisperer to our son, but she provided great support with cooking, tidying up, and laundry following my c-section. We will definitely continue to use Sheri as we grow our family.

- Stephanie

5.0

Sheri was an absolute God send during my postpartum with my daughter. Our house was really turned upsidedown with the birth of our second. She was just the support I needed. She always seemed to be in tune with my needs that were ever changing by the day. She could sense when I needed to be fed, when I needed sleep, or needed an ear to talk to. I must say she is also an excellent cook. I was following a mixture of confinement practices and she was willing to learn the recipes I provided. She was a true baby whisperer with my daughter and kept her comforted so I could get valuable sleep. My toddler absolutely adored Sheri, he would ask for her and was excited to see her after preschool. As a person without much of a support system, I was not used to having someone I could lean on and ask for help; I was nervous going into it. Sheri made it so easy, and to be honest I felt truly cared for and it really meant the world to me! I wish I could have booked her for every day of the week instead of 3.

- Meghan

5.0

For my second baby, I knew I needed more support. Sherilyn was critical to finding out rhythm in those first wild weeks: helping to ease infant tummy troubles, troubleshoot latch issues, and even sleep arrangements. Beyond that, Sherilyn kept me sane and cared for by allowing me to sleep and shower while she made sure I had healthy meals to eat. So glad we had her and could not recommend her calm, reassuring expertise enough.

- Rachel

5.0

Sheri has been a dream come true! Her energy is very kind and loving. She is amazing with my son and a huge help around the house as well. Sheri is also very knowledgeable with both baby and postpartum care. Highly recommend her!

- Elizabeth J

5.0

Sheri was so instrumental as we came into our roles as new parents, and I recovered from childbirth. She gave us support in every way we would have needed it — from tips that actually helped our baby sleep, to preparing meals for me, and helping me learn how to use a breast pump for the first time. She also has a really kind and calming presence about her. Simply put, I couldn’t recommend her more!

- Sarah

5.0

Sheri helped us with a smooth transition from newborn to infant phase after the birth of our daughter, and we don’t have the words to describe how grateful we are to have her. New parenthood was exciting but also exhausting. It was so great to have someone like Sheri who is patient and knowledgeable to take care of our baby girl, so we can take naps and rest. We have a ton of questions as first-time parents, and it is so reassuring to have Sheri around to address our questions and concerns. Sheri is reliable and responsible, always on-time, and very flexible to work with. She took extreme cautions with Covid during the holiday seasons, and we appreciate that a lot. Other than taking good care of the baby, Sheri is a true multi-tasker who would help us make delicious meals, keep the laundry going, and declutter the house. I experienced some baby blues in the early days, it helped a lot to have Sheri around to chat with. She provided a lot of resources about baby feeding, sleeping, and breastfeeding. Despite how knowledgeable she is, we are so impressed that she still keeps learning. We are so thankful to have Sheri and we highly recommend her to any family who is looking for help with newborns!

- Sylvia W

5.0

It was such a joy to have Sherilyn work with our family in the weeks after we welcomed our first child. She was reliable, knowledgeable, and kind, and very flexible and attentive to our family's needs. Her presence was warm and reassuring. She was able to teach me about the care of a newborn baby, and thoughtfully (and patiently!) answered my many questions. This helped give us confidence in our ability to face new challenges with our new family member. I would recommend her to any new family welcoming a baby into their midst!

- Anna P.

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