Postpartum Doula
Gold Coast Doulas offers your family a perfect combination of night nanny, baby nurse, and postpartum recovery expert for all your newborn care needs.
As you embark on the post-birth journey of finding your “new normal”, your postpartum doula will be riding the wave right beside you. With a focus on flexibility, our Postpartum & Newborn Care Doulas are expertly trained, background-checked, insured, and immunized.
What to Expect
Families can expect to work with our founder, Kristin Revere, a seasoned birth and postpartum doula herself, to get matched with the professional who suits them best.
As part of becoming certified as postpartum doulas, our team’s mandatory training includes staying current on the recommendations set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding safe sleep and other health and safety information, background checked, and insured.
Our Services
- Bedrest support for high-risk pregnancies, in your home or the hospital
- Sharing insight regarding various parenting philosophies
- Helping parents create newborn care strategies that align with their philosophies
- Recognizing the normal signs of post-birth (vaginal or surgical) recovery
- Sharing techniques for comfort as babies adjust to life outside of the womb
- Twin and triplet support
- Teaching parents newborn care and infant hygiene
- Providing infant feeding support; be it breast, bottle, or a combination of both
- Removing the pressures of light housekeeping and laundry
- Most importantly, building the confidence of new parents as they navigate the vulnerable time we call the postpartum period!
See What Our Clients Are Saying
Clients of Gold Coast Doulas have come to expect an exceptional standard of discretion, incomparable care, and ongoing professional support for their growing families.
For my second baby, the number one thing is was anxious about was the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months. When seeking out a postpartum doula, I was looking for a trustworthy, professional organization that would be able to customize to my needs – literally helping me prioritize my sleep! Gold Coast Doulas totally fit the bill. I had a great initial consultation, there was clarity on cost/billing, and then my doula was exactly what I needed, which shows that Gold Coast Doulas is truly there to support women throughout pregnancy and during the challenging period after baby arrives. If you are someone who is thinking about outsourcing some of your support after baby comes, I can wholeheartedly say that this is worth every penny! Wish I had known about it for baby #1!
Thank you again! Your services have made a big difference to the stability and happiness of this new family!
Our postpartum doula helped us survive the first few days home with our new baby. She was exactly what we needed; she was professional and helped ease our anxiety of caring for a new baby and two toddlers!
Since we don’t really have doulas service in our home country, we found ourselves not knowing what to expect.
Thanks again for sending your doulas here, their knowledge and expertise changed our lives dramatically and made parenting so much easier! More than anything, their warm support and kind words brought both me and my wife to tears.
With a postpartum doula’s support, my house was in order and the baby was bathed before I even noticed she had started working! Hiring a postpartum doula during those first crazy weeks at home with a newborn is a great way to get some much needed rest or just take a little breather for yourself. Your babe will be in great hands!
Our overnight postpartum doula made extra sleep possible for both my husband and myself! She also was an empathetic listening ear and great at offering solutions in a non-judgmental way.
The entire team of Postpartum Doulas that supported my family following my son’s birth were phenomenal. They helped me and my husband get longer stretches of sleep at night, did the dishes and never-ending piles of laundry, they helped my two year old daughter get ready in the mornings, and got breakfast ready for her while I nursed my baby. They were constantly asking me if I needed anything, and sometimes stayed up all night with my son so I didn’t have to. Every single one of them is exceptionally professional and went above and beyond the call of duty! Their help allowed me to focus on myself and my newborn, heal faster, and bond with him during the day. It was a pleasure to get to know each of them, and appreciate their genuine care and compassion for the whole family. I can’t recommend Gold Coast Doulas highly enough!
Our postpartum doula became a part of the family immediately. She helped with the rhythm of our day and showed support, empathy, and compassion. She was always a step ahead with my kids and cooking, cleaning, soothing, and caring. Thank you Gold Coast!
We loved having a postpartum doula help our family out. Our triplets took to her right away! She had no problem adjusting to two or even three babies crying! She was always so helpful in any way she could be. I never had to ask her to do anything she just DID. Which is huge after having multiples and recovering from a C-section. You try to be super mom and do everything yourself, but she was for sure my “out”. I loved having the doula come to our home, and most importantly I was able to trust her right away with our little blessings. She was like family to us and I am forever grateful for her help and advice!
Our postpartum doula from Gold Coast gave me support while my husband was away during a hard time adjusting to two under two. She took care of my baby overnight so I could pump, sleep, and give myself some grace and a break. She helped with my 2 year old in the morning by getting him ready, cooking breakfast, and playing with him so I could take care of myself and bond with my baby!
I wanted to thank you and all the Doulas for their support. Everyone was great and so caring. I could give a special thanks to every single person as everyone has impacted our family with their kindness. I miss everyone already!
Sometimes more help can mean more mental load for moms and that is exactly the opposite of what happened with my doula from Gold Coast. I am so grateful. There was very little thinking/mental load to take on (I’m someone who is very particular about things which makes it hard for me to accept help). My doula asked me a few questions the first night, then just took care of everything! I was able to sleep easier knowing this, which was the goal all along!
We have been more than pleased with the services from Gold Coast Doulas. While family can be helpful in these situations, it was nice to have someone we could trust that would care for the baby without much direction. Our doula really jumped right in to work while still being friendly and conversational. It was just a huge relief for us and we are so thankful.
My postpartum doulas were professional and knowledgeable. They did a wonderful job caring for my baby overnight. It was so helpful to get a good night's rest. I would definitely use Gold Coast Doulas again!
Emily Tomes
If you’re thinking about working with Gold Coast, do yourself a favor and call right now! You will have zero regrets, except not calling sooner 🙂
I was so grateful to find Gold Coast Doulas! They were professional, gracious, and kind as they helped us adjust to being a family of five. They’re the perfect solution to not having family nearby to help after baby’s arrival!
Megan Quist
Having a postpartum doula was so helpful following a really difficult birth and colicky baby. Their service was professional and educational. Everything was really seamless and I felt very supported during those first few months when it was needed most 🙂
Katie Rushlow
Gold Coast has supported us through both of my children's births and postpartum seasons. I couldn't recommend anyone better. They have been supportive and encouraging throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. In particular for this birth process Annette Reed was an excellent doula to us, she added so much more value to our birth experience.
Megan
I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Julie at Gold Coast Doulas! My husband and I had been on the fence about hiring a doula because of the added financial investment, but it wound up being a decision that completely changed the course of our birthing experience. Julie was so present with us every step of the way, providing support in the weeks leading up to labor, staying up with us all night at the hospital and well into the morning, and providing us with help breastfeeding following the arrival of our daughter, too.
Katie V.
I honestly do not know where we would be without Kay, our Doula. She came 2 nights per week starting at two weeks post-partum. I thought we would just do a couple weeks but we continued with Kay through 4 months. She helped us be better parents to our baby girl. As new parents, we had so much to learn and Kay provided loving guidance, advice, and reassurance when we needed it most.
To have just a few hours a week where you did not have to constantly make decisions and think about your little’s wellbeing because someone you trusted was there taking care of her, made a huge difference in all of our wellbeing.
Lauren
I can highly recommend Gold Coast Doulas for postpartum support. As a first-time mother, I didn't know what I was getting myself into with having a child (though I thought I knew), and the kindness and support the doulas provided me with was invaluable. They were flexible but also suggested certain things that we didn't think of in the first weeks. I was also very impressed with the communication of the whole group, and the reliability and yet flexibility of the staff. I hope to work with you all again soon in the future!
Colleen
This experience had been a night and day difference to my first experience postpartum period with my daughter and having the support as well as the ability to catch up on a few nights rest and build my milk supply has given me incredible confidence to be a mother while also doing the career job I feel called to do. The newborn period is yes, wonderful, but also incredible challenging and just tough to navigate with the sleeplessness, postpartum hormone fluctuations and what seem like impossible expectations both internally and externally. Having the support I did with Gold Coast Doulas has truly made me feel empowered. I do not regret for a second the investment I made in having their support because it has turned out the be an investment in wellbeing for myself and in turn, my child.
Elizabeth L.
Clients can enjoy a nice discount on doula service hours when bought in bulk in advance.
For reference, an average of 500 hrs are booked per client – whether they purchase upfront at a discount or add on hours later (not a discounted rate). By locking in bulk hours, you are also able to lock in your favorite personal doula.
- We accept most HSA and FSA Accounts
- Our team meets the qualifications for most employer-offered doula benefits
- We also accept Carrot Fertility, Maven, and Progyny benefits. If you have these benefits through your employer, contact us now to schedule a doula to help you during birth and up to 6 weeks after baby arrives. You can use these benefits for birth doula support or day and overnight postpartum doula support. No tasks.
Whether you are welcoming one baby or more, whether this is your first child or third, and whether you were full term or premature, Gold Coast Doulas provides daytime care, overnight care, extended care, and short-term live-in support. Gold Coast has the perfect doula or newborn care specialist for you.
Postpartum support makes a great baby shower gift!
Are you a friend or grandparent that lives out of state? The gift of postpartum care is the perfect way to support new parents from afar!
Our team is comprised of the most qualified postpartum doulas available.
Owner, Kristin Revere is a seasoned birth and postpartum doula herself. She works personally with each client to match them with the professional who suits them best. This point of accountability leaves Gold Coast Doulas’ clients feeling confident and cared for the way a new family should!
FAQ
A nanny cares for children of all ages and works primarily during the day time or over vacations. There is no specific training and they are usually hired long-term to help with the children while both parents work, sometimes for several years.
A Postpartum Doula is trained specifically to help support the mother and baby (or babies) right after delivery and into the first year of life. At Gold Coast, our doulas are required to be trained and certified or working toward certification. Doulas are not meant to be hired long-term, but instead as highly specialized care givers that help parents transition into their new roles with confidence, helping with newborn care, breastfeeding, physical and emotional support, systems, and scheduling.
A night nanny provides overnight service only under the guidance and supervision of the parents. An overnight doula has a plan and offers guidance and support to the parents.
Night nannies usually do not have specific newborn or sleep methodology training. A night nanny will come into a home and follow the instructions the parents give them. An overnight doula will offer advice, scheduling and feeding suggestions, as well as physical and emotional support.
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At Gold Coast we offer Sleep consultations from a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant. This means our sleep consultant listens to the needs of your family and creates a sleep solution that works for everyone. Plans are based on your family values and goals, not anyone else’s.
The newborn care specialist is focused more on caring for the newborn where the postpartum doula cares for the entire family. An NCS may often work around the clock and they tend to specialize in overnight support. Many newborn care specialists travel with families.
Travel newborn care specialist support services typically involve providing professional assistance and guidance to families traveling with newborns. These services may include help with feeding, sleeping routines, diaper changes, soothing techniques, and overall care to ensure a smooth and comfortable travel experience for both parents and their infants.
Contracts start at a minimum of 10 hours. Clients can enjoy a nice discount on doula service hours when bought in bulk in advance. For reference, an average of 500 hrs are booked per client – whether they purchase upfront at a discount or add on hours later (not a discounted rate). By locking in bulk hours, you are also able to lock in your favorite personal doula.
Yes! Clients can enjoy a nice discount on doula service hours when bought in bulk in advance. For reference, an average of 500 hrs are booked per client – whether they purchase upfront at a discount or add on hours later (not a discounted rate). By locking in bulk hours, you are also able to lock in your favorite personal doula.
Our team meets the qualifications for most employer-offered doula benefits. We accept most HSA and FSA accounts.
We also accept Carrot Fertility and Progyny benefits. If you have these benefits through your employer, contact us now to schedule a doula to help you during birth and up to 6 weeks after baby arrives. You can use these benefits for birth doula support or day and overnight postpartum doula support. No tasks.
Contact us today to find out more about our plans, pricing, and how a postpartum doula can benefit your family.