Postpartum doulaSunshine Coast
Let yourself be mothered too.
I'm Jess, a Sunshine Coast mum of two. I learned the hard way that a gentle postpartum needs three things: deep rest, nourishing food and help you can say yes to. I bring all three into your home, and shape every visit around what you need that day.
Every visit includes
Care for you, not just your baby
Every mum needs something different. Some want company, a coffee and a chance to talk through their birth. Some need a trusted pair of hands with the baby so they can shower, sleep or just have some time alone. Some just want the laundry on and the kitchen clean. I'm there for whatever you need that day.
A family meal and snacks for the week
Home-cooked, nourishing food left ready for you, plus snacks you can eat one-handed.
Rest while I hold the baby
Baby care so mum and dad can sleep, shower or simply sit down for a while.
Feeding support
Breastfeeding, bottle or combination: practical advice and encouragement.
Settling help and education
Learn your baby's cues and settling techniques that suit your family.
Light household duties
Unpacking the dishwasher, washing dishes, putting the laundry on, stripping beds.
Gentle bodywork
A head or foot massage, or a light facial. Your body has done something huge, and it deserves care too.
Debriefing your birth
Time and space to talk through your birth story, with someone who's listening.
Photos of these early days
Candid snaps of the everyday moments you'll want to remember.
Message support anytime
Text or voice-message questions between visits, and regular check-ins.
About me
Hi, I'm Jess
I'm a mum of two young boys, and my two postpartum experiences couldn't have been more different.
The first time, I wasn't prepared. I kept cooking, kept looking after everyone and never really rested. Feeding was a struggle, and the shift into motherhood felt hard and isolating.
The second time, I said yes to rest and yes to help. Friends and family kept us fed, I barely left my rocking chair, and those weeks were full of nourishment and joy. It changed everything.
Caring for people is how I show love, and I'm happiest in the kitchen cooking for a new mum. It's a privilege to be welcomed into your postpartum bubble, there to support you, nourish you and love you, so you can love yourself and your baby.
Jess
How it works
From first chat to your last visit
Free chat
Get in touch and we'll have a relaxed call about your due date, your family and what support would help most.
Choose a package
Pick 4, 6 or 8 weeks, and add a Preparing for Postpartum session if you'd like. Booking ahead of your due date is best.
Baby arrives
Let me know when baby is here, and we'll set the first visit for when you're home and settled.
Weekly visits
I visit once a week, with message support and check-ins between visits.
The full picture
The support I can offer
Every family is different. These are the areas I can help with, and we'll focus on whatever matters most to you.
Baby care
- Newborn care: feeding, settling, bathing
- Bottle prep and sterilising
- Supporting breast, bottle or combo feeding routines
- Tracking feeds, sleep and nappies
- Establishing gentle routines
Support for mum
- Emotional support and debriefing your birth
- Normalising postpartum feelings and easing overwhelm
- Comfort and gentle reminders for physical recovery
- Time to rest, sleep or shower
- Referrals to lactation consultants, physios or your GP when needed
Around the home
- Dishes, laundry and tidying
- Meal and snack prep
- Help with grocery lists
- Organising baby areas
- Resetting the home so it feels calm again
The whole family
- Building your partner's confidence
- Helping siblings adjust to the new baby
- Creating routines that work for the household
- Teaching newborn care to both parents
Education and guidance
- What to expect from newborn sleep
- Feeding guidance
- Understanding your baby's cues
- Settling techniques
- Early developmental milestones
Between visits
- Text and voice-message support
- Regular check-ins
- Help troubleshooting questions as they come up
Through my lens
Photos of these early days
If you wish, I can also capture the small, everyday moments for you to keep.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the weeks after birth. I offer practical help, such as baby care, meals and household tasks, along with emotional support and newborn education. I don't provide medical care, but I can refer you to the right professionals when needed.
When should I book?
Ideally during pregnancy, so your package is ready to start as soon as you're home. You're also welcome to get in touch after baby has arrived and I'll do my best to fit you in.
Where do you travel to?
I'm based in Bokarina and support families across the Sunshine Coast. Let me know where you are when you get in touch and we'll work it out together.
Can I have visits more than once a week?
Packages are designed around one visit a week. If you'd like more support, get in touch and we can talk about what's possible.
Do you cater for allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. I'm vegetarian myself, but I cook for every kind of diet. Let me know about any allergies, intolerances or preferences and I'll plan your meals and snacks around them.
Is this only for first-time parents?
Not at all. Second and third babies bring their own challenges, and I can help older siblings adjust to the new arrival too.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your fourth trimester
Send me a few details and I'll be in touch to book a free, no-pressure chat.