A postpartum doula typically focuses on newborn care, feeding support, and helping around the house. I focus on you - the emotional, relational, identity, and practical dimensions of becoming a mother. I'm not there to hold the baby while you shower, but if you need that, I can certainly do that, but it’s not the best use of our time together. I am there to help you figure out what you actually need, communicate it, and build a life that works in this new season.

No. This is postpartum coaching and support, not clinical therapy. I'm not a licensed therapist and this isn't a substitute for mental health treatment. That said, many of the moms I work with also see therapists — the two complement each other well. If at any point I think you need clinical support, I'll tell you directly and help you find it.

Occasionally. If there's a specific conversation you need help having with your partner, or a dynamic you want to work through together, we can do a session that includes them. The primary focus is always you, but I understand that your relationship is a huge part of your postpartum experience.

Sessions are conversational. We start with what's actually happening, and go from there. Sometimes that's processing something emotional. Sometimes it's working through a practical problem, taking out a computer and building a written plan for you. Sometimes both in the same hour. I follow your lead.

Not at all. Some of the moms I work with are doing okay on the surface but feel like something is off — disconnected from themselves, from their partner, from what they thought this season would feel like. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from real support.

Yes. I’m best resourced in Austin, however I can support in NYC as well. I am not [yet] an agency and I cannot guarantee placement, however I will support on writing job descriptions and discussing training and transition plans with you.

That's the whole point. Life with a newborn is unpredictable. If your baby ends up in the NICU, if your relationship hits a wall, if your nanny falls through - we pivot. The support adapts to what's actually happening, not what we planned for. Welcome to motherhood!