Postpartum Doula Care
The early weeks after birth are tender and transformative. Alongside joy, they often bring exhaustion, questions, and the need for extra hands. Postpartum doula care is about wrapping you in support so you can heal, bond, and grow into your new rhythm.
What postpartum support looks like
Holistic care & recovery
Birth changes everything — including your body. Alongside the practical support, I offer a range of gentle, body-centred care to help you heal and feel at home in yourself again.
Nourishing meals Food is medicine in the postpartum period. I prepare fresh, deeply nourishing meals such as soups, stews, congees, and porridges that are drawn from postpartum-specific traditions and tailored to your family's tastes. Warming, easily digestible, and made with recovery in mind.
Massage Gentle postpartum massage to ease tension, support circulation, and give your body the care it has earned.
Belly binding A traditional practice used across many cultures to support abdominal recovery, provide physical comfort, and help you feel held after birth.
Sitz baths & yoni steaming Gentle herbal rituals to support perineal healing, ease discomfort, and encourage your body's natural recovery.
Closing ritual (available on request) A beautiful, intentional ceremony to mark your transition into motherhood — honouring what your body has done and gently closing the chapter of birth. Many mothers find it a meaningful moment of acknowledgement and emotional integration.
Support & Guidance
Evidence-based answers to your questions as they arise (newborn behaviour, safe sleep, feeding, postpartum recovery, and what's normal)
Breastfeeding support and infant feeding guidance
Emotional support & reassurance
Newborn care so you can rest, shower, or simply breathe
Help navigating the Dutch healthcare system
Light household help (laundry, tidying)
Sibling support (if relevant)
Local resources and referrals
My approach
As a US-trained registered nurse and birthworker, I bring both clinical knowledge and a deep respect for the wisdom of traditional postpartum practices. My approach blends practical, hands-on support with gentle, body-centred care because true recovery happens when you feel nourished, held, and seen. I'm also a resource for the hundreds of questions that arise in those first weeks, about your baby, your body, and navigating life with a newborn in the Netherlands, answered honestly, in plain language, as they come up.
Pricing & Packages
Many families find it helpful to book a package in advance so they can count on steady support in the weeks after birth.
All packages include a free, introductory meeting as well as an additional prenatal meeting to discuss the postpartum plan.
A Gentle Start
€460
Perfect for families who want a handful of visits to get settled at home, receive feeding support, and have an extra set of hands during the early days. Visits include breastfeeding support, food preparation, light housework, and care for both mama and baby.
12 hours of support
Ongoing Reassurance
€880
Ideal for parents who want consistent support across the first few weeks—time for recovery, rest, and building confidence in caring for your newborn. Visits include breastfeeding support, food preparation, light housework, and care for both mama and baby.
24 hours of support
Steady Support
€1440
Comprehensive care spread over your postpartum period. This package gives you regular, dedicated support so you feel truly nourished and accompanied as you adjust to life with your baby.
40 hours of support
What People Are Saying
Postpartum Doula FAQs
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Postpartum doula care may include: evidence-based guidance on newborn care, feeding, safe sleep, and postpartum recovery; breastfeeding support; emotional support for the whole family; freshly prepared, nourishing meals; holistic recovery care including massage, belly binding, sitz baths, and yoni steaming; light household help; and helping you rest while someone experienced cares for your baby. The goal is to help your family feel truly supported — practically, emotionally, and physically — through the fourth trimester.
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Kraamzorg provides medical postpartum care for the first week after birth, including health checks for mother and baby. A postpartum doula offers non-medical support focused on helping parents adjust to life with a newborn, often continuing support after kraamzorg has finished.
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Many families book postpartum doula care during pregnancy to ensure availability. Support can begin right after birth, after kraamzorg ends, or anytime during the first few months as you adjust to life with your baby.
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Postpartum doula care may include:
guidance with newborn care and feeding
breastfeeding support
emotional support for parents
light household help
preparing simple nourishing meals
helping you rest while someone experienced cares for your baby
The goal is to help your family feel confident and supported during the fourth trimester.
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Every family is different. Some families book support for a few sessions after kraamzorg ends, while others choose weekly visits for several weeks or months to ease the transition into parenthood.
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Yes. I work with many international families and provide English-speaking postpartum support in Eindhoven and surrounding areas. I can help you navigate the Dutch maternity care system and feel confident caring for your newborn.
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Yes. Many postpartum doulas provide breastfeeding support and guidance during the early days of feeding. If more specialized help is needed, a postpartum doula can also refer you to a lactation consultant.
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Postpartum doula support is usually considered non-medical care and is not covered by basic health insurance. Some supplementary insurance plans may reimburse part of the cost, so it’s worth checking with your provider.
