Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA) Photo

Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA)

Pittsburgh, PA Service range 30 miles travel fee for commutes over 30 minutes

https://pittsburghpostpartumdoula.org/

Postpartum Rate

$35

Postpartum Rate

$35


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 19 families served


Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • DONA International - Certified Postpartum Doula
  • Pennsylvania Certification Board - Certified Perinatal Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, August 2021

Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula

Clients per month: 1 to 3


College Education

BA/BS

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Parenting consulting
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

- Certified Postpartum Doula with DONA International - PA state Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) - Certified special education teacher - New mother mentor with Nuture PA - Over 15 years experience working with children and families

Languages Spoken

  • English

Service Area

Pittsburgh, PA Service range 30 miles travel fee for commutes over 30 minutes

Certifications for Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA)

Click a certification thumbnail to view the full size image.

Certification

Learn more about evaluating doula certifications, an important part of the interview process.

Report any issues or concerns with certification images.

Client Testimonials for Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA)

Post a testimonial for Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA)

Jung-Shan

2/6/2024

After the birth complications, coming home knowing Sheri would be around to help in the first weeks is so comforting. She is so calm and knowledgeable with the baby. She always check in on me mentally and physically to make sure I have enough resting, eat and drink as I should. She is also a great baker. Her lactation recipes helped a lot to bring my supply up. The fourth trimester went by so much smoother than we expected thanks to her! I highly recommend Sheri

Rachel

12/19/2023

Having Sheri around to help out after the birth of our son helped us to navigate everything from the stressful moments of the challenges of early breastfeeding to the mundane, but similarly important, task of bath time. While I suspect we could have figured out those first weeks without her help, her regular presence gave us a little space to take care of ourselves too and enjoy our expanded family. Sheri's presence in our house was calm and caring. If you're even considering hiring her do it - everyone in your household will appreciate it. 

Stephanie

7/4/2023

Hiring Sheri was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for postpartum. As new parents, Sheri brought so much knowledge that made us more confident as parents when we were on our own. Not only was she a baby whisperer to our son, but she provided great support with cooking, tidying up, and laundry following my c-section. We will definitely continue to use Sheri as we grow our family. 

Meghan

4/7/2023

Sheri was an absolute God send during my postpartum with my daughter. Our house was really turned upsidedown with the birth of our second. She was just the support I needed. She always seemed to be in tune with my needs that were ever changing by the day. She could sense when I needed to be fed, when I needed sleep, or needed an ear to talk to. I must say she is also an excellent cook. I was following a mixture of confinement practices and she was willing to learn the recipes I provided. She was a true baby whisperer with my daughter and kept her comforted so I could get valuable sleep. My toddler absolutely adored Sheri, he would ask for her and was excited to see her after preschool. As a person without much of a support system, I was not used to having someone I could lean on and ask for help; I was nervous going into it. Sheri made it so easy, and to be honest I felt truly cared for and it really meant the world to me! I wish I could have booked her for every day of the week instead of 3.

Rachel

11/22/2022

For my second baby, I knew I needed more support. Sherilyn was critical to finding out rhythm in those first wild weeks: helping to ease infant tummy troubles, troubleshoot latch issues, and even sleep arrangements. Beyond that, Sherilyn kept me sane and cared for by allowing me to sleep and shower while she made sure I had healthy meals to eat. So glad we had her and  could not recommend her calm, reassuring expertise enough. 

Elizabeth J

10/17/2022

Sheri has been a dream come true! Her energy is very kind and loving. She is amazing with my son and a huge help around the house as well. Sheri is also very knowledgeable with both baby and postpartum care. Highly recommend her! 

 

Sarah

10/17/2022

Sheri was so instrumental as we came into our roles as new parents, and I recovered from childbirth. She gave us support in every way we would have needed it — from tips that actually helped our baby sleep, to preparing meals for me, and helping me learn how to use a breast pump for the first time. She also has a really kind and calming presence about her. Simply put, I couldn’t recommend her more!

Sylvia W

2/20/2022

Sheri helped us with a smooth transition from newborn to infant phase after the birth of our daughter, and we don’t have the words to describe how grateful we are to have her. New parenthood was exciting but also exhausting. It was so great to have someone like Sheri who is patient and knowledgeable to take care of our baby girl, so we can take naps and rest. We have a ton of questions as first-time parents, and it is so reassuring to have Sheri around to address our questions and concerns. Sheri is reliable and responsible, always on-time, and very flexible to work with. She took extreme cautions with Covid during the holiday seasons, and we appreciate that a lot. Other than taking good care of the baby, Sheri is a true multi-tasker who would help us make delicious meals, keep the laundry going, and declutter the house. I experienced some baby blues in the early days, it helped a lot to have Sheri around to chat with. She provided a lot of resources about baby feeding, sleeping, and breastfeeding. Despite how knowledgeable is, we are so impressed that she still keeps learning. We are so thankful to have Sheri and we highly recommend her to any family who is looking for help with newborns!

Anna P.

2/5/2022

It was such a joy to have Sherilyn work with our family in the weeks after we welcomed our first child.  She was reliable, knowledgeable, and kind, and very flexible and attentive to our family's needs.  Her presence was warm and reassuring.  She was able to teach me about the care of a newborn baby, and thoughtfully (and patiently!) answered my many questions. This helped give us confidence in our ability to face new challenges with our new family member. I would recommend her to any new family welcoming a baby into their midst!

Postpartum Availability for Sherilyn Saporito, PCD (DONA)

= Available. Calendar last updated: 10-18-2023