Postpartum Doula Support in Portland, Oregon

You just had a baby, and everything has changed in an instant. Between the sleepless nights, physical recovery, constant feedings, and figuring out how to care for your newborn, it’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed. Becoming a parent is a profound transition, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Baby Nest, our experienced postpartum doulas in Portland, Oregon are here to support you through those tender early days and weeks with compassionate, hands-on care. Whether you need help soothing your baby, preparing nourishing meals, catching up on sleep, or simply having someone ask how you’re really doing, our goal is to make sure you feel seen, supported, and confident.

We believe that postpartum care isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. With the right support, education, and a third pair of hands, your transition to parenthood can feel more grounded, peaceful, and even joyful.

Who Needs a Postpartum Doula?

Honestly? Anyone who’s just had a baby. But especially if:

The overwhelm is real, and you feel like you're drowning in tasks and emotions

You need reassurance. A professional to tell you you’re doing okay and to answer all your baby questions.

You’re craving someone who focuses on you, not just the baby

You don’t have family around and your family needs someone to depend on

You want gentle guidance, emotional support, and help building your confidence

You need sleep. Whether a nap or a full night of sleep, your trusted doula is there!

Our Portland postpartum doulas provide non-judgmental, practical support tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, we’re here to help you recover, adjust, and thrive, one day at a time.

We are here to support YOU in your postpartum journey.

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"After a month of high anxiety, no sleep and pretty bad postpartum blues, we decided that we needed help. Enter our postpartum doula! She was receptive to our needs, what our routine was, what kind of extra help we needed. I called her my "safety net" and am so very thankful for her help transitioning us into our new way of life!”
The Wiggins Family

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16 Ways a Postpartum Doula Can Support You

Give parents time to shower, nap, and practice self-care
Provide hands-on care and emotional support during postpartum recovery
Guide and educate on the “firsts” - feeding cues, bathing, diapering, and soothing
Offer breastfeeding support, including latch and positioning help (and referrals if needed)
Assist with bottle feeding and pumping routines
Tidy up with light housekeeping tasks
Run errands to take tasks off your plate
Offer baby-wearing guidance and practice
Support healthy infant and parent sleep habits
Monitor for signs of postpartum mood disorders and offer resources
Provide sibling support during the adjustment period
Wash baby and family laundry (there’s always more than you expect!)
Be a non-judgmental listening ear to help process your birth story
Help organize meal trains or support from extended family and friends
Create a rhythm for daily life so you feel more confident at home and as you return to work
Ultimately, support a more peaceful and positive transition to parenthood—whatever that looks like for your family
Curious about how this could look in your home? Read 50 Ways a Postartum Doula Brings Sanity & Support

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Postpartum doula in Portland holding a newborn

"Our Baby Nest postpartum doula was incredibly professional, genuinely caring, and warm. She understood that this was a tender situation for both mom and dad (as well as baby). She brought us such ease and helped reduce our anxiety.” - First time Dad, Scott.

Postpartum Doula Pricing & Packages

Bright Beginning

10 hours of daytime support
(3 hour daily minimum)
$450

Nurtured Night

8 hours of overnight support
(Typically 10pm-6am)
$440

Overnight Oasis

8 overnight shifts
(Typically 10pm-6am)
$3400 (save $120)

Solid Support

30 hours of daytime support
(3 hour daily minimum)
$1300 (save $50)

Strong Start

16 hours of daytime support &
1 full overnight of care
$1110(save $50)

Hourly Rates

Daytime $45 (3 hour min)
Overnight $55 (8 hour min)

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Meet Our Postpartum Doulas

Meet Sherilee (she/her) AAHCC, IPPA, CBE

Owner & founder of Baby Nest Birth Services
Been in the birth and postpartum world serving parents for over 17 years and still love every minute
Certified Doula and Birth Educator with the Bradley Method
Trained in Postpartum Mood Disorders and Prevention
Mom to an amazing 17 & 20 year old
Loves summer, hiking and standup paddleboarding. Hopes to live on the islands one day.

Postpartum philosophy

As a Postpartum Doula, my goal is to meet parents exactly where they are at. Bringing home a baby can feel overwhelming and my role is to bring ease to this stage. It's important for parents to know they are not alone and they have someone in their corner at all times.

As a Postpartum Doula, I come alongside the family to care for them as they adjust to life with a baby. Whether that be helping parents get sleep, breastfeeding support, meal prep, baby education, dog walking, or just listening, I provide non-judgmental support and create a safe space to honour their parenting role.

So many people focus on the excitement of the new baby. My excitement lies in caring for the new parents! Parenting in the first weeks can be challenging and I love to lighten their load and stresses. Affirming what they are doing so they feel confident!

I truly believe that the more parents are taken care of, the better they can show up for their babies and have more positive postpartum experiences.

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Meet Michelle (she/her)

Certified doula, Birthingway College of Midwifery
Trauma-Informed Trained
Trained in Postpartum Mood Disorders and Prevention
I have 3 grown children, whom I love spending time with.
I recently adopted my first dog, a Great Pyrenees named Clyde.
When not a doula, I enjoy cooking or sipping on a hot cup of tea with a good book

Postpartum philosophy

My goal as a postpartum doula is to provide emotional and physical support for the whole family during those first few weeks and months after the birth.

This can be an incredibly joyful, yet sometimes stressful and overwhelming time in which new parents or growing families are adjusting to their new normal. The postpartum period is a time for the birthing parent to rest, heal from birth and bond with their new baby.

It is my greatest pleasure to take some things off of your plate so that you can focus on that healing and bonding. This might look like coming in for a day shift in which I can catch up on the laundry, put something in the crockpot for dinner, teach some newborn care skills or care for baby while you nap.

If sleep is your biggest concern, let me do an overnight where I can prioritize your sleep by feeding (or bringing baby to you in bed, if breastfeeding), changing and soothing baby during the night while you get much needed rest.

I meet families where they are at, learn about their needs and goals, and ultimately work myself out of a job by empowering them to move forward with the confidence and skills needed to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood.

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Sarah (she/her) CD (DONA)

Trained birth and postpartum doula through DONA
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Passionate about making nourishing and delicious meals to new moms
Studied Fourth-Trimester food and Postpartum Nutrition
I am mother to five kids ranging in age from 7-23
I love traveling and have lived in Japan and Denmark

Postpartum philosophy

Postpartum is such a sweet and challenging time, and it is my goal to support both. This looks different for each family, and often each day.

As a postpartum doula, I support what arises—home care, encouragement, and care for babies are all things that arise. My highest goal is to help ease this time so that families feel they can manage the challenges and enjoy the sweetness.

When my baby was born, I found out that no amount of reading could have prepared me for what postpartum was really like. I continue to feel that way, even after having gone through it 5 times.

It is awesome and it is exhausting. My postpartum doulas and helpers made that time so much better and easier for me, which made me want to become a Postpartum Doula.

It is so important to feel nurtured and to have support during the major learning curve of postpartum. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to enter into clients’ homes and care for them in this time.

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Sophia (she/her) CD (DONA)

Certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA at Mothertree, CD
I'm a member of a garden club & dream of having a fresh flower stand one day
I love playing Bunco with my girlfriends
I can’t start my days without a cup of Stumptown espresso

Postpartum philosophy

Postpartum is a coveted time that needs as much attention and care as pregnancy and birth. When the baby arrives at home, sometimes it can be so daunting! I strive to have families in my care not fall into the overwhelm, but thrive and enjoy parenthood.

My goal and objective as a postpartum doula is to be the tender, helping hand that every family deserves!

After I had our daughter everyone asked "Can I hold the baby?" And in my heart, I wondered, who would hold me? Who would sit with me during nursing sessions and cheer me on as I had a successful latch, who was making sure I ate nutritious meals? Who was going to help fold mountains and mountains of laundry that seemed never-ending? Who would help cut up strawberries to give to our daughter when she needed a snack when I was exhausted and napping on the couch? I needed support it seemed at every turn I took- with each of our children.

Postpartum guidance and support are so valuable to ensure that everyone is set up for success. I love daytime postpartum shifts so I can help with tiny tasks that can add up and overwhelm fast. Cooking and cleaning are my jam, and it fulfills me knowing that it is one less thing my families needs to worry about.

Even more, so that they can sit and relax while having a nutritious snack or meal. I also love overnights as well! Oftentimes during the day, I encourage parents to snuggle their sweet babies as much as possible so I can complete tasks. Overnights can be completely different. In the still of the night, I am happy to help snuggle a baby to sleep while knowing the parents are getting the optimal sleep they need to recover and conquer the days ahead.

I believe that postpartum doula support makes a positive impact on the future for families so one day they can look back at their postpartum period as a sacred and special time as a new family.

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Wendy (she/her) RN

I've been a Registered Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Nurse for over 5 years but have a Doulas' heart
My happy place is the beach! Give me some sun, sand and waves and I will be happy for days.

Postpartum philosophy

Bringing a baby home is such an exciting time, but it is also a lot of hard work as you learn about your baby and your new role as a parent. As a postpartum doula, it is my goal to ease that transition to support and encourage you to tap into your natural instincts to care for your new baby, as well as give you a chance to keep a piece of who you still are.

When you and your support team are well supported, you can have a beautiful start to this new life and have a positive, satisfying experience and preserve the memories of those first weeks at home.

I will support you in your moments of vulnerability and in your moments of strength. I will listen with compassion and serve you with my hands and my heart.

Hannah (she/her)

Trained postpartum and birth doula with DONA International
Over 7 years of medical experience as a medical assistant
I have a deep love for women's health and babies, and am pursing becoming a labor and delivery nurse
I love to work out and have recently discovered a new love for running!
When not at work as a doula, I enjoy baking for my family and friends.

Postpartum philosophy

The fourth trimester can be such a special time, and can be overwhelming. My hope is to support the mother in every way so that the mother can focus on her precious baby during this time and ease the stress of everyday stresses in this period. Whether that is house work or caring for the baby while the mother gets much needed rest and self care time. I am here to ease the way and help support the family in order to soak up this precious time with their newborn!

Charley (she/her)

I am a dog and cat mom and have always had a love for all animals.
I have discovered a love for organizing as well and love to organize anything and everything!
I’m very close with my family and so proud to be an aunt to my two nieces and one nephew.

Postpartum philosophy

I believe every woman has the right to a supportive pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. I strive to be able to give the support my clients wish to have. I care for each one of my clients and go above and beyond to meet their needs. My long term goal is to be able to help women not only just in my community but support and educate women all over the United States who have limited access to doula support.

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What Parents Are Saying About Our Postpartum Doulas

Click Here for a Free Consult or to Schedule Your Doula

Postpartum Doula Support in Portland, Oregon

Who Needs a Postpartum Doula?

We are here to support YOU in your postpartum journey.

16 Ways a Postpartum Doula Can Support You

Postpartum Doula Pricing & Packages

"Our Baby Nest postpartum doula was incredibly professional, genuinely caring, and warm. She understood that this was a tender situation for both mom and dad (as well as baby). She brought us such ease and helped reduce our anxiety.” - First time Dad, Scott.

Postpartum Doula Pricing & Packages

Bright Beginning

Nurtured Night

Overnight Oasis

Solid Support

Strong Start

Hourly Rates

Meet Our Postpartum Doulas

Meet Sherilee (she/her) AAHCC, IPPA, CBE

Meet Michelle (she/her)

Sarah (she/her) CD (DONA)

Sophia (she/her) CD (DONA)

Wendy (she/her) RN

Hannah (she/her)

Charley (she/her)

What Parents Are Saying About Our Postpartum Doulas

"I have had the privilege of having using all the postpartum doulas from Baby Nest! The support and confidence they have given me towards taking care of myself and my little girl had been invaluable. They are very sweet and attentive and my daughter absolutely loves them." - Jen P. (Van, WA)

"Our Baby Nest doula was incredibly professional, but also genuinely caring and warm. She understands that this is a tender situation for both mom and dad (as well as baby), and knows how to provide just the right amount of support." (Portland, Or) -Scott

"Sherilee was a tremendous help as our Postpartum Doula! The primary benefit was stress relief (and sleep)! She boosted our confidence and helped us navigate the challenges of a new child.

Sherilee really helped us adjust to having a newborn and more importantly provided the support that my wife needed the most. My wife valued their conversations and her insights, compassion and information I could not provide.

- Alan, first time dad (Vancouver, WA)

"Our Baby Nest postpartum doula was incredible. She's incredibly compassionate, responsible and helpful. My husband and I had twin boys two months. From the moment I had a consultation with her, my worries dissipated.

"Our Baby Nest doula was incredibly professional, but also genuinely caring and warm. She understands that this is a tender situation for both mom and dad (as well as baby), and knows how to provide just the right amount of support." (Portland, Or)
-Scott