Nurturing Beginnings:
Expert Doula Care for You and Your Baby
Postpartum Doula Services
Postpartum care will be tailored to your specific needs, offering flexible assistance throughout the beginning of your baby’s life to help you and your family recover, and adjust to your new family member. Please contact me for more information about pricing and packages. We can work together to make sure you have all the information and care you need.
Postpartum Doula Support
Bringing your baby home is a major transition. Our postpartum doula services provide hands-on, compassionate support so you can recover, bond with your baby, and feel confident in your new role.
What We Help With:
Newborn care and education
Feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle, combo)
Emotional support and adjustment
Light household help related to baby
Who This Is For:
First-time parents
Parents of multiples
Families wanting guidance and reassurance
Anyone needing extra support in the early weeks
Mental Health Support
The postpartum period is not just physical; it’s emotional. We provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help you navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and identity shifts after birth.
We Support You With:
Emotional processing and check-ins
Postpartum anxiety and overwhelm
Transition into motherhood
Creating space for rest and recovery
Collaboration with Gluck Psychotherapy
We partner with Gluck Psychotherapy, a trusted NYC practice, to provide our families with access to professional mental health services at a discounted rate. This collaboration ensures that if you need more specialized support, such as therapy sessions or counseling, you have a seamless and affordable option.
Why This Matters:
Many parents feel alone during this time. With Gentle Beginnings and our partnership with Gluck Psychotherapy, you don’t have to navigate postpartum challenges without support emotional and practical care is available for both you and your baby.
Overnight Newborn Care
Our overnight doulas provide expert newborn care while you sleep—so you can wake up feeling rested, supported, and ready for the day ahead.
What Overnight Care Includes:
Feeding support throughout the night
Diapering and soothing
Sleep guidance and routines
Monitoring baby while you rest
Why Families Choose Overnight Support:
Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest parts of early parenthood. Our overnight doulas ensure your baby is cared for while you get the rest you need to physically and emotionally recover.
Many families choose overnight care 3–5 nights per week during the first 6–12 weeks.
Feeding and Lactation
Feeding your newborn can be one of the most joyful and sometimes challenging parts of the postpartum journey. At Gentle Beginnings Collective, we provide personalized feeding and lactation support to help you and your baby thrive.
Our Feeding & Lactation Services:
Breastfeeding Support: Guidance on latch, positioning, and building milk supply
Formula or Combination Feeding: Safe preparation, schedules, and troubleshooting
Pump & Milk Storage Guidance: Tips for maintaining supply and flexibility
Feeding Planning: Developing routines that work for your family
Feeding Challenges: Support for reflux, colic, or difficulty feeding
Referrals and Support:
For families who may need additional lactation or feeding expertise, we can connect you with certified lactation consultants in NYC to ensure you have the highest level of care.
Schedule Your Feeding & Lactation Support
Overview:
Get peace of mind and much-needed rest while your baby receives expert overnight care.
Features:
10-12 hours of overnight support
Feeding support (breast, bottle, or combination)
Soothing, diapering, and sleep guidance
Personalized routines to help your baby sleep longer stretches
Education and tips for nighttime feeding and settling
What Parents Can Expect:
While the baby may wake for feedings, you can rest, nap, or have quiet time knowing your newborn is in safe, expert hands.
Continuous support from a trained postpartum doula or newborn care specialist to help you feel confident and recover overnight.
Ideal For:
New parents struggling with nighttime interruptions
Families seeking hands-on guidance and emotional support during night hours
Rates start at $60 an hour.
Overnight Support Package
Overview:
Our daytime package is perfect for parents who need hands-on assistance, education, and emotional support during the day. Focus on recovery and bonding while we help you manage the first weeks at home.
Features:
4–6 hours of daytime support (flexible scheduling)
Feeding support, including breastfeeding guidance and bottle prep
Newborn care education and demonstration
Emotional support and check-ins
Light household assistance (meal prep, laundry related to baby)
Personalized postpartum plan
Ideal For:
First-time parents needing guidance
Hands-on guidance with newborn care, feeding, and establishing daily routines
Emotional support and check-ins to help you feel confident and grounded in early parenthood
Light household support related to baby so you can focus on rest and bonding
Rates start at $70 an hour.
Daytime Support Package
Overview:
Our Prenatal Preparation Consultation is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind before your baby arrives. Led one-on-one by our founder, Mia McCue, this session helps you navigate everything that still needs to be done, so you can enter postpartum feeling supported and ready.
Features:
Preparing your home for baby’s arrival
Baby registry review and product recommendations
Nursery and product setup guidance
What to expect in the first weeks postpartum
Feeding preparation
Creating a realistic postpartum plan
Final “to-do list” walkthrough so nothing feels overwhelming
Ideal For:
Expecting parents who want expert guidance before baby arrives
Families feeling overwhelmed by registry and product decisions
Anyone wanting a clear, structured plan for postpartum
Rates start at $140 a session.