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Jessica Pope

Every Baby Step, LLC

Sykesville, MD   Service range 60 miles No more than 1 hour 15 min drive

https://everybabystep.us/

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $50

Availability Remarks: I am available for daytime and overnight postpartum support. Please send me an email, call or text to schedule a meeting.

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $50


Postpartum Doula Experience

2 years and 40 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2023

Type of practice: Independent contractor with a doula agency

Clients per month: 2 to 3

Postpartum limits/restrictions: No smokers.


Special Services Offered

  • Babywearing education
  • Belly binding
  • Childbirth education services
  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep educator
  • Sleep support consulting
  • TENS units rental
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

$45/hour for daytime support. Daytime hours are 8am-8pm $50/hour for overnight. Overnight hours are 8pm-8am

Service Area

Sykesville, MD Service range 60 miles No more than 1 hour 15 min drive

Client Testimonials for Jessica Pope

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Rupali Sood

8/11/2026

Jessica was absolutely wonderful to work with and such a meaningful source of support for our family during the newborn period. She was consistently kind, thoughtful, patient, and attentive, and we always felt completely comfortable having her care for our baby. She has a very calm and reassuring presence, which was especially appreciated during those exhausting early weeks with a newborn.

Jessica was incredibly helpful beyond simply caring for the baby. She offered thoughtful advice and suggestions when we had questions and frequently went out of her way to share helpful links, resources, and recommendations with me afterward. I greatly appreciated how invested she was in making sure we felt supported and informed, even beyond the hours she was with us. At the same time, she was always respectful of our preferences and never made us feel pressured to do things a certain way.

She was proactive about baby-related tasks and also went above and beyond by helping with household tasks when there was time, which made such a difference when we were adjusting to life with a newborn. She was always prompt, dependable, and professional, and it was very clear that she genuinely cared about both our baby and our well-being as new parents.

Having someone so reliable, warm, and caring in our home gave us tremendous peace of mind and allowed us to get some much-needed rest. We are extremely grateful for the time Jessica spent with our family and would wholeheartedly recommend her to other families looking for compassionate, thoughtful, and dependable postpartum support.

Victoria

7/30/2026

Jessica was the perfect doula for our family! After interviewing several doulas, we chose Jessica, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Jessica brought so much value to our postpartum experience, even being our third baby. She seamlessly supported us during both daytime and overnight shifts. At night, we had complete peace of mind knowing our baby was in such loving, capable hands. The first night she arrived she soothed our baby instantly, at a time we were struggling to calm her. During the day, she was the ultimate team player - always jumping in wherever help was needed and flexible with the schedule. Whether she was caring for the baby, playing with our older daughters (and dog), folding laundry, or keeping the dishwasher emptied, she made our home feel calmer and more manageable.

Our older children absolutely adored Jessica. She spent quality time reading books, building castles, playing in the sprinkler, and making them feel just as loved and important during this season of welcoming a new sibling. By the end of our time together, our oldest wanted to make Jessica a card that simply said, “I love you, Jessica!” I don’t think there’s a better testament to the kind of person she is.

Even as a third-time mom, Jessica introduced us to new ideas and thoughtful suggestions that genuinely made life easier. She has a wonderful intuition for what a family needs in the moment.

Jessica became such a special part of our family’s story, and we are incredibly grateful for the care, warmth, and joy she brought into our home during those precious newborn weeks. Any family would be lucky to have her. We wish we could have Jessica every day!

Lauren S

5/29/2026

Jessica supported me and my partner through overnight visits with my infant son. After an unexpected and complicated c-section, we needed additional hands on deck to ensure I was able to rest and heal properly. Right away, Jessica's calm and capable demeanor put me at ease about letting someone I don't know watch my newborn baby. Each visit, she shared helpful tips for issues we were having with our son. She let us know about every feeding and diaper change, and if he was at all fussy. And of course, she was gentle and sweet in caring and interacting with my baby. Knowing he was in good hands allowed me to relax and tend to my own needs without worry. I highly recommend hiring her.

Ashley L

8/14/2025

Jessica supported our newborn when we came home from the NICU. Leading up to our start date, Jessica was extremely flexible as we ended up having to move our delivery date twice. She checked in on me and came to do an at home visit prior to starting which was helpful to make us feel comfortable and get to know one another. It's hard leaving your baby in the care of someone you don't know very well overnight, but she made us feel safe and comfortable. 

Jessica was so wonderful with our baby, she gave great advice and answered a bunch of questions I had about our baby and my own recovery. She is a wealth of knowledge and kind. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in taking care of babies and mothers/families and she knows her stuff! She really took the time to answer my questions and have thoughtful suggestions on how to care for our baby. 

My only regret is not being able to keep her for longer:) She is truly wonderful! 

Keith Gibson

7/20/2025

We needed a doula that was reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Jessica exceeded our expectations. Candidly, we didn't know exactly what to expect from Jessica. We trusted her reviews and trusted the process and Jessica came through...big time. She is kind and gentle, and deep down she is a total powerhouse.  You want her on your side if things get tough. She is also a great sounding board for ideas and thoughts. 

My wife and I debated having a Doula, and we are so grateful that we made the investment. Jessica is the real deal. 5 stars.

Kathleen & Evan

4/5/2025

As first time parents, working with Jessica as a nght doula was probably the single greatest decision we made as we entered a new chapter of our lives as parents. Having her help a few nights a week for the first couple weeks of our child's life made all the difference in our newborn experience - it allowed us to finally get some rest, get recharged, and be able to be more present and enjoy every moment of those first precious weeks.

We have nothing but positive things to say about Jessica's professionalism and ability to provide quality care. She was extremely easy to communicate and work with and was extremely responsive to our family's changing needs. She has a wealth of childcare knowledge that she was extremely generous in sharing with us as new parents. We always felt extremely comfortable leaving our child in her care and would work with her again in a heartbeat if we ever have second child. We highly reccomend Jessica for your family!

Laura Thibault

4/4/2025

Jessica was so lovely! She was equally skilled at handling our older children (4&6) as she was at caring for our newborn. She has a gift with babies and got our fussy, gassy infant calm and cozy. She has a beautiful and calm presence that was so helpful during an incredibly stressful time for our family. And best of all, somehow she got our baby to sleep through the night!! Absolutely magical and worth her weight in gold. 

Tiffany Bates

5/29/2023

Jessica has helped raise our little since she was 7 months old and the love she shows my child while protecting her, teaching me and helping us grown as a family has made her a permanent member of our family. I'd suggest booking her quickly becuase she is a life saver!

Sussy

5/24/2023

We are so incredibly fortunate and happy to have had Jessica for the postpartum period to help with our baby overnight. She is incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, and caring and we couldn't have asked for a better doula for our newborn. Jessica also gave us tips and advice as we are first time parents and helped with my breastfeeding challenges in the beginning. Her nurturing presence, expertise in postpartum care, and ability to soothe both baby and me made a world of difference. She provided invaluable support, from assisting with nighttime feedings and diaper changes to offering emotional guidance and creating a peaceful atmosphere. Because of her, we were able to get some rest while assured that our baby is in great hands. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of compassionate and knowledgeable nighttime care.

Postpartum Availability for Jessica Pope

= Available. Calendar last updated: 11-09-2025

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