Testimonial for Rachael Gallagher, CPD, M.S.Ed.
I highly recommend working with Rachael!!
The strongest endorsement I can give is that every friend or family member I've told about the support Rachael provided has said some version of, "I wish I'd had a doula when I had a newborn." While I think every new family could benefit from a postpartum doula, my sense is that Rachael is an exceptional one.
Working with Rachael during the first 12 weeks with our newborn made a huge difference. Feeding got off to a rough start, but she helped us navigate everything from breastfeeding and milk supply to bottle feeding, growth spurts, and challenges I had never even heard of before becoming a parent. She brought so much knowledge, but also kindness, encouragement, and reassurance. Thanks in large part to her support and knowledge, feeding is now going really well!
One of the best things about working with Rachael was having someone incredibly knowledgeable to askquestions. Everyone told me not to Google, but when you're a new parent, what do you do instead? Rachael always had thoughtful, evidence-based answers and resources to share. She also never pushed a particular approach—she gave us options and supported us in making the decisions that felt right for us.
She also helped tremendously with my postpartum recovery, from making nourishing meals to sharing local resources and helping care for my daughter while I did recovery exercises. Her knowledge of postpartum nutrition also really helped build my milk supply.
Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable, Rachael is simply a lovely person to be around. She brought a positive, calming presence and helped us feel so much more confident as new parents. My husband and I feel incredibly lucky that we got to work with her!
-Torie
June 08, 2026
Rachael Gallagher, CPD, M.S.Ed.
Parenting Confidently
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
