UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LIFE’S MOST PRECIOUS TRANSITIONS.
What is a doula?
Postpartum doulas help support and enhance the postpartum experience, allowing the family to adjust and settle in.
Doulas provide non-medical support, quality referral information, education and assistance to families in their fourth trimester.
With a warm nourishing meal, companionship, feeding support, a tidy-up of the nursery and help with young siblings, your doula will give you the space to heal and focus on your new role.
POSTNATAL CARE
Offering emotional, moral support, and companionship
Helping with perineum care and recovery comfort measures
Preparation of warm, nourishing, healing foods
Medical referrals as needed
Listening ears and a nurturing heart
Identifying risk factors and referrals for Postpartum depression
NEWBORN CARE
Teaching or giving help with baby basics
Organizing and restocking changing stations, nursery, bathing area
Caring for the baby, so that parents can sleep.
Sleep guidance
Sibling integration
FEEDING SUPPORT
Breast/Chest feeding and bottle support
Assisting with pumping, cleaning of pump supplies and milk storage
Referrals for Lactation Consultants if needed
HOME SUPPORT
Baby laundry and nursery organization
Light housekeeping
Errands, grocery shopping
Preparation of light snacks and meals. specializing in Vegan / Vegetarian
Pet and plant care
Fielding visitors so that new family can rest and heal
NICE TO MEET YOU!
Hi, I’m Jodie and I live in Los Angeles with my husband, two young adults who are off at college, and a husky shepherd pup named Millie. My Mother said I was born a helper and I especially love supporting new families: as a trained birth and postpartum doula, I provide a nurturing, loving, extra set of hands and quiet support as families transition into the fourth trimester.
My extensive background in supportive roles range from pre-school teacher, nanny, personal assistant, home organizer and home chef, all leading to my current role as a postpartum doula. Having lost my mother at a young age, I am especially sensitive to Motherless Mothers and Mother loss.
I have a passionate approach to life and when I’m not helping new families, you can find me traveling, hiking, reading, volunteering in my community, making bread and practicing yoga.
A few fast facts about me…
Certified Postpartum Doula with DONA International
DASC (Doulas Association of Southern California) Member
Newborn Care Specialist Trained- with Gentle Ventures
Infant / Child / Adult CPR Certified
Vaccinated - Covid-19, Flu, Tdap
Honored to support LGBTQ+ birthing/adopting parents and partners
Trained in breastfeeding skills + support, completing the Lactation Educator Counselor Course at UCSD in June 2021
Vegan + vegetarian cooking specialist
Experienced working with toddlers + pre-school children / sibling integration and your beloved pets
Experience with trauma informed care, grief processing, Postpartum depression.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“Jodie was an incredible support when we welcomed our daughter by working with us to establish a new routine, educate us on having a newborn, and set us up for success going forward.
Jodie made sure to not only help care for our daughter, but also focused on making sure we were taken care of as well through healthy meals, creating different stations for nursing, pumping, and diaper changes, and (most importantly) much needed naps/rest. It was a pleasure working with Jodie and she helped us focus on enjoying this special time with our daughter!”
Allison and Brian
Perhaps what touched us most is how Jodie became more than just a doula; she became family. Even after her official duties ended, we've maintained a close relationship with her. Her genuine care and connection with our baby were evident, and it's no surprise that our little one adored her as much as we did. We are forever grateful for her role in making our transition to parenthood a positive and memorable experience.
- TEGAN AND SAM
Jodie is an unwavering force of positivity, warmth and support, and she will change your life for the better. As my husband and I were expecting our second child, we wanted to bring in a doula to support us through the challenges of early postpartum, which we had previously experienced firsthand. Hiring Jodie was the best decision we could have made. Her expertise and guidance helped us establish good childcare and self-care habits from day one. Her cooking is out-of-this-world delicious. But perhaps most importantly, Jodie’s positive energy and encouragement built our confidence and helped create an atmosphere in our home where we were happy and at ease.
-LAURA + TEDDY
Cooking up some love
You don’t ever want to say goodbye to Jodie, but when you do, you are ready for the amazing journey ahead with your new baby. We just hope you are lucky enough to have Jodie in your lives, too.
-JESS + CARY
holding baby so mama can have a rest
If you’re welcoming a new baby soon, congrats! Let me know how I can support you. Feel free to contact me for pricing and more information.