Availability Remarks: Currently booking families to care for. Reach out early to reserve your Gentle Fourth support window
Postpartum Rate
$50 to $65
Postpartum Doula Experience
3 years and 5 families served
Doula Training
Self-trained, August 2021
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 3
College Education
BA/BS
Special Services Offered
Babywearing education
First Aid and CPR
Lactation consultant/counselor services
Newborn care and parenting classes
Newborn care specialist
Overnight postpartum support
Surrogates and intended parents
Twins and multiples birth support
Twins and multiples postpartum support
Virtual and remote doula support
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work
I am committed to educating newer nurses in the field of L&D. Because of this I serve a a member of our education committee
Fee Details
The Gentle Fourth offers premium, nurse-informed postpartum and newborn care support. Hourly rates vary based on daytime vs. overnight care and length of booking. Services include newborn care education, feeding support, maternal recovery guidance, emotional support, light household assistance related to baby care, and evidence-based reassurance from an experienced L&D nurse and postpartum specialist. Discounts may apply for extended blocks or multi-week contracts
Service Area
Harrisburg, PA Service range 100 miles
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