Support from pregnancy to parenthood

Whether I am supporting a birth, helping a mother recover postpartum, or caring for a newborn overnight, my goal is always the same: to help your family feel safe, empowered, and supported.

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Close-up of a newborn baby's hand holding an adult's finger.

A calming presence through labor and birth

BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT

Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support so you feel safe, informed, and cared for from early labor to your baby’s first moments.

  • Continuous physical, emotional & informational support

  • Respectful coordination with your care team

  • [On-call timeframe: Samira to confirm]

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • A calming, reassuring presence for you and your partner

  • [Prenatal visits: Samira to confirm]

  • [Postpartum follow-up visit: Samira to confirm]

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Gentle support as you rest, heal, and adjust

POSTPARTUM CARE

Recovery support, newborn care, and family guidance in the weeks after birth, so you can rest and settle into your new rhythm with confidence.

  • Recovery-focused household support

  • Practical newborn education

  • Organized, sustainable routines

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Emotional reassurance for the whole family

  • Feeding assistance & guidance

  • Daytime or overnight visits

DONA -certified Postpartum Doula, PCD(DONA)

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Overnight newborn care, so you can rest and heal

NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST

Attentive daytime, overnight, and travel-based newborn care aligned with your baby’s needs, your parenting preferences, and medical guidance.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Newborn soothing & safe-sleep practices

  • Bottle preparation & sanitation

  • Gentle sleep shaping

  • Bathing, diapering & cord care

  • Pumping assistance

  • Detailed notes on feeds, sleep & diapers

Trained Newborn Care Specialist

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Feel prepared, informed, and confident

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

An evidence-informed four-session series that prepares new parents for birth, recovery, and the first days home with baby.

  • Session 1

  • Session 2

THE FOUR SESSIONS

  • Session 3

  • Session 4

Extra support for every situation

SPECIALIZED CARE

Preemies & Multiples

Specialized training and experience with premature infants, twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples, using developmentally appropriate routines and close observation.

Feeding & Pumping Support

Lactation-informed breastfeeding and body-feeding support, pumping assistance, bottle preparation, and nonjudgmental guidance for every feeding journey.

Travel Support

Available for domestic travel assignments, with the flexibility to adapt to your household's schedule wherever you are.

Carrot Fertility Eligible

Have Carrot through your employer?

I'm eligible for birth doula, postpartum doula, and newborn care services. Reach out and I'll help you get started.

Every family is different. Your support should be too.

I'll create a plan around your needs, your preferences, and your schedule. Reach out to talk about rates and availability.