Postpartum is not meant to be done alone.
The weeks and months after birth are a time of enormous physical, emotional, and identity change. Even when things are going “well,” many families find this season tender, overwhelming, and deeply vulnerable.
Postpartum support offers space to rest, recover, and adjust — without needing to explain or perform.
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Postpartum Support
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Family Support
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Overnight Support
✳︎ Postpartum Support ✳︎ Family Support ✳︎ Overnight Support
Postpartum care is flexible and responsive, shaped by your needs in real time, recognizing that healing, adjustment, and identity shifts continue well beyond the newborn phase. Support is available through the first year postpartum, honouring the reality that care often extends beyond the early weeks.
What Postpartum Support Looks Like
Emotional Support
A listening, non-judgmental presence
Space to process your birth experience
Support navigating identity shifts, emotions, and overwhelm
Answering all questions
Education & Guidance
Newborn care education
Normalizing what postpartum recovery can look like
Helping you recognize when additional support may be helpful
Practical Support
Light household tasks related to recovery and baby care
Feeding support (breast/chest, bottle, combo & transitions)
Baby care so you can rest, shower, or eat
Overnight sleep support
Family Centered Care
Support for partners
Gentle sibling support
Care that respects your values and routines
Best for: Families seeking prenatal education to prepare for labour and birth, along with additional doula support during the postpartum period. It’s also a great fit for those planning a cesarean birth.
What's Included:
30 mins Free consultation
Birth Prep:
2 prenatal visits (~ 2 hours each in length)
Includes tons of perinatal education, reducing fears/concerns, birth plan creation, helping partners feel comfortable in supporting during labour/birth, can also bring a friend/family member if they are the ones supporting you, nesting support
Postpartum Support:
12 hrs of in-home postpartum support
Debrief birth, light tidying, laundry, dishes, meal/snack prep, watching baby/other children so parents can have a break/rest/shower etc., attending appointments to help with children, baby & healing care, feeding baby support, sleep support
First visit in the first week of baby's birth (if desired)
Phone/text support for duration of contract via private client portal
Best for: Families seeking flexible support and rest at any point during the first year postpartum. It’s best suited for those whose baby has already arrived and who don’t require prenatal education, and is especially supportive for families with smaller support systems, other children at home, or those recovering from a cesarean birth and wanting extra care during the healing period.
What's Included:
30 mins Free consultation
Flexible, daytime support focused on rest, recovery, and household rhythm
Ideal for hands on help, education, and family adjustment during waking hours
Support may look different from visit to visit, based on real time needs
Visits are typically 2–3 hours in length, with extended daytime support available (up to 8 hours)
Not intended to replace overnight sleep support
$40/hour, Minimum 12 hour contract
Best for: Families needing restorative sleep support at any point during the first year postpartum. It’s best suited for those whose baby has already arrived and who don’t require prenatal education, and is especially helpful for families with limited support, a colicky baby, or other children at home who may also be navigating disrupted sleep.
What's Included:
30 mins Free consultation
Focused, overnight support designed to prioritize parental rest and uninterrupted sleep
Infant care throughout the night, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and resettling
Care adapts to the flow of each night, recognizing that sleep needs can vary
Overnight hours are typically 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
When possible and appropriate: Light tidying and resetting of baby-related spaces, washing bottles and pump parts
**Overnight support prioritizes sleep above all else. Household tasks are only completed when the environment and the night allow, and may not occur every shift.
$45/hour, minimum 8 hour contract
All postpartum support options include:
Welcome basket & workbook to keep
Unlimited phone, text & email support via a private client portal
Access to lending library
Community resource recommendations
Postpartum doulas DO:
Provide emotional and practical support
Offer evidence informed guidance
Support rest, recovery, and confidence
Work alongside families without judgment
Support the well being of the entire family
What Postpartum Doulas Do…
Postpartum doulas DO NOT:
Provide medical care
Replace healthcare providers
Take over parenting decisions
Perform deep house cleaning or unrelated tasks
Provide babysitting/nanny type services
What Postpartum Doulas Don't Do…
Common Questions
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Absolutely! GTDS offers both payment plans and sliding scale options to try and reduce financial barriers to support.
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Absolutely! We work together to create a schedule that fits your family’s rhythm, whether that’s daytime, overnight, or a combination.
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Yes. Support extends to partners and siblings as part of a family centered approach, helping everyone feel included and cared for.
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Yes! Postpartum needs can change quickly, and hours or visits can often be added as needed.
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Muskoka area, Bracebridge, Port Carling, Port Severn, Orillia, Hunstville, Dwight, Port Sydney and surrounding areas.
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Yes! We offer guidance and hands on support for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, combo feeding, & transitions
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Support can begin immediately after birth, or whenever you feel ready — even weeks or months later if you didn’t book support prenatally.
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Postpartum doulas do not provide babysitting or nanny services. However, we can attend appointments with you or assist with errands.
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If you are more than 1hr (~90km) away from Growing Together Doula Services mileage costs at $0.63/km will be added to your invoice per visit.