Expert Postpartum Support & Overnight Care for Families in Collingwood and Barrie
Professional Newborn Care and Recovery Support Across Simcoe County
The transition into parenthood shouldn't be a journey you take alone. Whether you are bringing your baby home from Collingwood General and Marine Hospital or Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, the "fourth trimester" requires a village of support.
Doula by the Bay specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based postpartum care tailored to the unique needs of families in the Collingwood, Barrie, and surrounding regions. From restorative overnight support to hands-on daytime help, we ensure you have the rest and confidence you need to enjoy your newborn.
Serving the "In-Between" Areas
We know that many families live between our two main hubs. Our postpartum and night care services extend to:
Wasaga Beach & Stayner
Clearview & Creemore
Midhurst & Minesing
Angus & Essa
If you are located anywhere along the Highway 26 or County Road 27 corridors, we bring our expert care directly to your nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you travel between Collingwood and Barrie for one-off shifts? Yes. We are mobile and frequently support families across both cities. We even travel further to Huntsville and the Muskoka Region, Thornbury & The Blue Mountains, Meaford, and Orangeville. We coordinate our schedule to ensure consistent care for your family regardless of where you are located in the region.
How do we get started? We begin with a free virtual consultation to discuss your due date, your specific needs (night vs. day support), and your location.
Secure Your Postpartum Support Today
Availability for overnight care in Collingwood and Barrie fills up quickly. We recommend booking during your second trimester to ensure your dates are secured.
Specialized Overnight Night Care
Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges for new parents. Our overnight doula services (similar to a night nurse) allow you to rest deeply while your baby is cared for by a professional.
For Barrie Families: We provide reliable night-shift support in areas like Ardagh, Holly, and the North End.
For Collingwood Families: We serve the downtown core, Blue Mountain, and the surrounding rural properties.
What We Do: We handle diapering, soothing, and bottle-feeding—or bring the baby to you for nursing—so you can maximize your sleep cycles and recover faster.
Infant Sleep: We support newborn sleep hygiene from day one, using gentle philosophies and practices to help babies and families sleep well.
Postpartum Services Offered
Overnight Support: 8–10 hours of dedicated night-time newborn care and parent rest. Bottle feeding and breastfeeding/lactation assistance, washing breast-pump parts.
Daytime Postpartum: Assistance with newborn soothing, breastfeeding & lactation, folding laundry, cleaning the kitchen, light meal prep, and emotional check-ins.
Newborn Education: Hands-on help with bathing, swaddling, and infant sleep hygiene.
Sibling Support: Helping older children adjust to the new addition in the home.
Rates
Night and daytime doula rates start at $40/hour + HST and range from $40-$50 ++ (hourly) + HST depending on duties, duration, and location. Contact us for a consultation to build a package that suits your needs.
If you are looking for a budget-friendly doula, one of our student doulas may be available at a rate of $35-$40/hour + HST. Please inquire.
Providing professional postpartum doula services, overnight newborn care, lactation support and night nurse alternatives to families in Collingwood (L9Y), Barrie (L4M/L4N/L4P), and the surrounding Simcoe County townships.