Dover Doula

02/18/2026

Many people ask me what exactly I do each day as a postpartum doula when I start to work with a new family that has just had a baby.

When I first arrive, I spend some time checking in with mom to see what questions have come up since we last spoke, hear how the night went, etc. Then I set up her to snuggle with baby while I fetch her a fresh glass of water and a meal or snack. I’ll also throw in a load of laundry at this point to get that going.

Then, I ask mom what she needs most that day.

The answers are usually either sleep, shower, or get out of the house.

Based on what she is most needing, we take it from there.

If it is time for the baby to eat, I can help with assessing baby’s latch and any other concerns or just continue to chat with mom.

Sometimes a new mom is feeling overwhelmed by visitors and company or household chores and just wants some quiet time alone with her baby. So I’ll tuck her into bed with her baby, make sure she has water, a healthy snack, her phone, etc.

Then I’m off to tidy up the house, wash the dishes, empty the dishwasher, and fold the laundry. It’s amazing how much laundry one little baby can create!

Learn more about a typical postpartum doula shift here:
https://doverdoula.com/typical-doula-shift

photos by TARA Photography

02/17/2026

Meet the Dover Doula Team!

Erika Gagnon has been with Dover Doula since 2017 and is beloved by all the families that she has the blessing to work with.

https://doverdoula.com/meet-the-team-1

02/16/2026

Let your postpartum doula tackle the dishes in the sink while you snuggle your newborn or take a nap.

02/16/2026

New moms often are feeling exhausted and need the chance to know she is “off duty” and go take a nice long, deep nap.

The sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby is no joke, and new moms and dads need to take every opportunity that they can to rest.

While mom naps, I play with baby if s/he is awake or swaddle the baby up for a nap and get to work on the household chores. By this time, that load of laundry is ready to be switched to the dryer and I can fold whatever may be already done in the dryer. I also make sure all the diaper changing stations are stocked with diapers, and wipes.

If there is an older sibling, I spend time with him/her playing games and enlisting their “help” in caring for mom and baby. Toddlers are often very eager to help and are able to fetch diapers and burp cloths. A postpartum doula’s services are even more valuable to a family welcoming a second or third baby as mom can’t “nap when the baby naps” unless someone else is there to watch the older brother or sister as well.

www.doverdoula.com

photo by TARA Photography

02/15/2026

Your postpartum doula will fold the laundry while you nap!

Learn more about how our postpartum doula services help you focus on what's most important:
https://doverdoula.com/typical-doula-shift

02/13/2026

When you are getting better sleep at night, it switches you from "survival mode" to actually being able to enjoy those first weeks home with your newborn.

Dover Doula has a team of compassionate and experienced postpartum doulas ready to support you overnight - but we book up in advance so reach out now.

www.doverdoula.com

02/13/2026

"A more rested me made me a better mom."

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Investing in overnight postpartum doula support so that you can get as much sleep as possible is a GAME CHANGER. It affects everything.

Reach out now to learn how our overnight postpartum doula support can help you:
www.doverdoula.com/contact

02/11/2026

Today is National Cry Over Spilled Milk Day and no one deserves to cry over spilled milk more than a mom who just pumped it! (ask me how I know! 😭)

What's the most breastmilk you've ever spilled?

01/04/2026

"You just sit and hold the baby while I wash these dishes."

I say this to my clients all the time. Your postpartum doula is there to truly help YOU.

So many visitors hold the baby while you grab them a beverage. Your postpartum doula is there to take care of YOU.



📸 by TARA Photography

01/03/2026

Don't you love coming out of the shower to find that your postpartum doula has put clean sheets on the bed before your nap?

Dover Doula clients sure do!

Postpartum doulas take care of the little things so that you can maximize the time you spend resting and recovering after giving birth.

We are booking up quickly for 2026.

Reach out now to chat about postpartum doula support!
https://doverdoula.com/contact

12/28/2025

Happy Holidays from the Dover Doula Team!

Having a baby in 2026? Book your postpartum doula support NOW!

www.doverdoula.com

07/14/2025

Dover Doula has an opening for overnight postpartum doula support in September!

Reach out ASAP if you are interested.

Overnight postpartum doula support for Dover and Portsmouth, NH area families.