Meet Your Postpartum Doula
Hi, my name is Elena (she/her)! I grew up bilingual, speaking German and Italian, and developed a deep love for languages as a way to connect with people. This passion led me to earn a master’s degree in translation studies and begin my career as a translator, bridging cultural gaps and fostering understanding.
However, becoming a mom changed everything for me. It highlighted how essential support is in those early days of parenting and inspired me to embrace my true calling: nurturing new parents and helping them build a strong foundation for this incredible chapter in their lives.
The skills I honed as a translator now guide my work as a Doula, as I help families navigate the tender, transformative postpartum period, bridging the gap between uncertainty and confidence. It’s a profound honor to be welcomed into a family’s life during such an intimate time.
Growing up in Germany, I was inspired by the postpartum care tradition of Wochenbett, which emphasizes rest, recovery, and bonding in the weeks after childbirth. This philosophy deeply influences my approach, as I focus on creating a nurturing space for families with personalized care that fosters connection, ease, and confidence as they grow into their new roles.
When I’m not supporting families, I love exploring new places with my family and friends, practicing yoga, finding new coffee spots, or simply soaking in the beauty around us.
My Background
I’m a certified postpartum Doula and lactation educator passionate about supporting families during the important fourth trimester. As a mother, I’ve personally experienced the emotional and physical changes that come after birth, which allows me to bring empathy and understanding to my work. I offer evidence-based postpartum care, resources, and guidance to help new parents feel confident, connected, and cared for. I am committed to ongoing education and training so I can provide the highest quality support during the postpartum period.
My Approach to Care
I believe every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and nurtured as they begin the life-changing journey into parenthood. As a postpartum Doula, my work is grounded in care, connection, and respect. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for families to grow into their new roles with confidence and trust. Through compassionate guidance, hands-on support, and emotional care during the postpartum period, I help strengthen the family bond and empower parents to thrive, not just survive, in the early weeks after birth.
My Services
I offer both daytime and overnight postpartum Doula support, customized to meet the unique needs of your growing family. My guiding question is always: Does it serve the family bond? Every family’s connection looks different, and my role is to support and strengthen that bond in whatever way is most helpful. This may include newborn care, helping parents get more rest, providing evidence-based resources, assisting with light household tasks, or supporting older siblings as they adjust to life with a new baby.
What Does My Postpartum Support Look Like?
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OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM support
OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM support
I offer flexible daytime Doula care in 4-6-hour shifts, up to four times a week, tailored to your family’s unique needs. If you’re looking for more frequent support, don’t hesitate to reach out. I have experience partnering with other postpartum Doulas to provide seamless, continuous care.
A daytime shift can look different from family to family. I might start by helping you get settled after a long night, preparing breakfast or lunch, or taking over baby care so you can shower, nap, or simply have a moment to yourself. We may spend time talking through feeding, sleep, or the emotional ups and downs of early parenthood, or I may help with newborn care while you reconnect with your own needs.
As the day unfolds, I can prepare a meal, tidy up the areas you use most, fold baby laundry, or help with an older sibling. If your shift falls later in the day, I can lend an extra set of hands during the often challenging “witching hour,” help with dinner and bedtime, or create space for you to enjoy one-on-one time with your partner, baby or other children.
Support may include:
- Newborn care and feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping)
- Checking in about your night and offering space to rest or recharge
- Meal preparation and light household tasks
- Sibling care and help with family transitions
- Emotional support and space to process birth or early parenting
- Referrals to trusted postpartum resources and specialists
My intention is always to help you feel supported, resourced, and confident as you navigate the fourth trimester.
OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM support
OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM support
OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM support
I offer overnight postpartum Doula care in 8-10-hour shifts, up to two times a week. If your family needs more frequent overnight care, please reach out. I often collaborate with other trusted postpartum Doulas to ensure you receive the consistent support you deserve.
Nighttime support is focused on helping you get the rest you need to recover, recharge, and face the next day feeling more grounded. Whether you’re navigating newborn sleep patterns, night feedings, or simply longing for a stretch of uninterrupted sleep, I’m there to help make the night feel more manageable. My presence brings calm, consistency, and reassurance, allowing you and your household to rest more easily.
Overnight newborn care is more than caring for your baby while you sleep. It’s about protecting your rest, reducing the mental load of nighttime parenting, and gently holding space for healing during the fourth trimester. I adapt to your family’s routines and preferences, helping you move through the night with less worry and more confidence.
Support may include:
- A check-in at the start of the night to review feeding plans, routines, or any changes in baby care
- Bringing your baby to you for feeds or managing bottle feedings so you can continue sleeping
- Sitting with you during night feeds for emotional support, gentle conversation, or quiet presence
- Diaper changes, soothing, and settling your baby back to sleep
- Light household tasks such as tidying the kitchen or folding laundry, always with your rest as the priority
Night after night, I’m here to lighten your load and create a calmer rhythm for your family, so you can wake up feeling more rested, supported, and like yourself.