Hands on, in-person, post-natal support for those first days, weeks or months with your newborn

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One Day At A Time

Julie and Donna work collectively to offer postpartum support that’s truly tailored to each family. With a newborn’s arrival, life often becomes unpredictable- most of us get by one day at a time, and it’s nearly impossible to plan your support needs before you know what those needs be.

That’s exactly why we built this service.

Our model allows you to book the help you need when you need it, without long term contracts, packages, or financial commitments. Just a simple, flexible four-hour shift built around you.

Support that adapts to your needs, care that responds, a collective you can lean on.

We serve we serve the East Bay and many areas of the North Bay.

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    Postpartum Support

    Birth brings a profound physical and emotional shift, and many families find themselves overwhelmed by exhaustion, feeding challenged, household needs, and generally feeling overwhelmed. Choosing doula support means choosing a calm, capable, presence who helps carry that load. We offer grounded emotional reassurance, gentle education, and practical help that makes each day feel more manageable.

  • A breakfast spread on a wooden table includes a bowl of salad with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, and a boiled egg, a bowl of soup, two slices of toasted brown bread, a bowl of mixed berries with raspberries, blackberries, and mint leaves, and some walnuts. A fork and knife are placed on a napkin.

    Nutritious & Delicious Meals

    Good nutrition is one of the quiet foundations of postpartum healing. After birth, the body is rebuilding tissue, replenishing mineral stores, and balancing hormones all of which require nourishing food. We prepare delicious, nourishing meals to support that healing. We plan a menu according to your dietary requirements, needs and preferences.

    Beyond postpartum, we can support your family with weekly meal prep.

Fiona W., San Leandro, CA

“Donna provided postpartum care for the birth of our second baby and it was easily the best decision we made to prepare for the fourth trimester! Though we’re experienced parents, two kids and postpartum recovery was a lot to manage. Donna’s help was critical for getting us through those first few months with a newborn and toddler. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, we loved having her in our home.