The Gentle Ebb:
Postpartum & Night Doula Care
Where the waves meet the sand and the world slows down.
The “Rising Tide” of childbirth is exhilarating, but the “Gentle Ebb” that follows—the postpartum period—requires a different kind of strength: the strength of restoration. These early days and nights are a valuable transition where the body, mind, and home are finding a new rhythm
My Role: Your Postpartum Anchor
I provide evidence-based support designed to help regulate your nervous system and protect your family’s peace. Whether I am with you during the day or providing overnight care, my focus is on:
Nervous System Recovery: using mindfulness insights and practices to help your body transition out of the high-intensity “birth mode” and into “rest and digest”.
The Science of Sleep: Evidence-based newborn sleep hygiene that respects biological norms while maximizing rest for the parents. I help parents shape quality sleep habits from day one.
Baby’s First Float: A unique, therapeutic bath experience I facilitate that mimics the weightlessness of the womb—honouring your baby’s aquatic roots, soothing their nervous system after the “birth passage” and helping them feel safe.
Herbal Baths: Hand-made bath soaks and baths draws specifically for healing after birth, I “mother the mother”, focusing on maternal recovery from a holistic and evidence-based lens.
Musical Grounding: Using soft, rhythmic soundscapes and personalized playlists to create a calm environment for feeding, bonding, and sleep.
“Leah is a ray of sunshine in your home. It is so unbelievably helpful having someone so skilled in birth and birth recovery to be there for you during the early weeks after your birth. She is an extremely experienced professional who needs very little direction, but takes all direction well. Things like a glass of water by your side, a pillow behind your back while breastfeeding, or some healthy food to eat are just some of the things Leah intuitively knows to provide throughout the day and are nothing short of luxurious necessities to a new mom… Leah is a wise soul and her happiness is contagious, even during those long tiring sometimes stressful first baby days. I would highly recommend her postpartum visits.”
—Amy Gerling
Postpartum Services:
Overnight “Restoration” Shifts
To ensure parents stay regulated, I offer night doula services for 8-12 hours at a time. Offering top-quality infant care while parents rest, I bring baby to mom for feeds or use a bottle (as requested).
Breastfeeding/Lactation and Infant Feeding Support
Whether it’s troubleshooting baby’s latch, pro-tips for feeding and pumping, or helping baby take a bottle—I help parents feed their baby the way that is best for them!
Emotional Processing of the Birth Story
From middle of the night talks to unpacking what really happened and why—I am there for you! Understanding the nuances of birth, I help clients process their birth experience, however it unfolds! Feeling heard, understood, and supported postpartum can go a long way to reducing the blues.
Light Meal Prep and Home “Resetting”
Imagine a nourishing meal brought to your bedside, a dishwasher that is magically unloaded, and a freshly made bed. I understand how a well-kept environment can affect the psyche, and it is my aim to leave every shift with the home a little tidier than it was when I arrived, so parents can focus on bonding and rest.
Postpartum doula support looks different for each client. Whether you’re looking for night support, lactation assistance, or emotional guidance, contact us to develop a custom care plan.
Keeping you grounded through the waves of change.
Postpartum doula services are available day and night, in-home and in hospital (C-section recovery & NICU support available).
Postpartum Doula Services range from $45-$55 +HST (contact us for a personalized quote).
“Leah has a calm presence and is so supportive!”
—Former Client Lauren from Bolton