Postpartum Doula, Lactation Support, Group Support & Textile Design

Proudly Based in Brooklyn, New York City

Accessible, virtual care to support you in the early days of parenting — with wisdom and heart.

Virtual Support Options

Gentle Beginnings

Steady, compassionate care offered virtually during the first tender weeks — from someone who truly understands.

What you’ll receive:

  • 1 virtual planning session (before or right after birth)

  • 6 weekly private Google Meet or Zoom calls (30–40 minutes)

  • Ongoing text or voice messaging access between sessions.

  • Tailored resources after each call

  • Education and support on topics like:
      • Feeding (breast/chestfeeding, bottle, pumping)
      • Baby care + soothing strategies
      • Navigating postpartum recovery + identity shifts
      • Emotional well-being and realistic self-care

This is for you if:

  • You’re craving consistent support during the 4th trimester

  • You want evidence based guidance with zero judgement

  • You want real human support — not just Google results

  • You’re figuring out feeding, soothing and surviving.

  • You want a consistent voice as part of your postpartum care team, but are unsure about in-home support.

Sliding Scale Pricing
Includes all 6 sessions, ongoing support, and custom resources

  • Supported – $250

  • Sustaining – $295 (true cost, just under $50/week)

  • Supporting – $345 (pays it forward)

Preparing Your Nest

Postpartum prep and planning for expecting families, this is a comprehensive 3-session private course for expecting parents who want to feel truly prepared for postpartum and newborn life.

Structure:

Session 1 (90 min):

  • What to expect physically and emotionally those first few days and weeks after birth.

  • Intro to building your postpartum support team.

Session 2 (90 min):

  • Finalize your support plan,

  • Lactation foundations and feeding options.

Session 3 (90 min):

  • Infant behavior and soothing

  • Sleep strategies

  • Your changing parent brain

Ideal for first-time parents, or anyone who won’t have in-home doula care

Preparing Your Nest is a prenatal class designed to help you lighten the mental load before your baby arrives, so that when the time comes, you can focus on rest, recovery, and bonding with your little one.

$275

(Option to break into 2 payments of 140)

Add-On Option for Doula Clients

This two-session virtual add-on is available for families who’ve already booked in-home postpartum care. Together we’ll walk through everything from recovery planning to feeding and newborn care, so you feel more confident and prepared before your baby arrives.

Structure:

Session 1

  • Postpartum healing and emotional changes

  • Begin setting up your personalized support system

Session 2

  • Lactation prep, feeding basics, baby care and sleep strategies

The third portion of this course — infant care and partner guidance — will be integrated into your in-person prenatal visit.

Add-On Investment: $125
Available prenatally to all in-person daytime doula clients.

Led by Caitlin Dougherty and Sheyda Foroudi, NYC doulas and friends who bonded during their own postpartum journeys, this warm and inviting support group is designed for new birth parents seeking connection and understanding during the fourth trimester.

Each week, we’ll explore topics you are currently navigating including birth, postpartum wellness, baby care, relationship dynamics, and identity shifts. Together, we’ll create a safe space to share laughter, tears, and the realities of early parenthood.

Come find comfort, community and inspiration on this wild ride we call postpartum.

What past participants say…

  • "Sheyda and Caitlin created a beautiful space to allow for gentle, knowledgeable guidance (from them) and connection with other new moms during this vulnerable period. I was so grateful to have these weekly meetings that offered me a community and sounding-board throughout this amazing but oh-so-tough transition. I hope every new mom can find such a community."

  • "I’m grateful that I participated in the group. It definitely helped lessen negative spirals in the early weeks and made me feel less isolated."

  • "While having a child is magical, it is also indescribably challenging for the birth parent and all the pre birth preparation in the world still won’t fully prepare you for the experience of giving birth and then navigating the first few months. Connecting with other new birth parents via this support group was hands down the most helpful thing I did for myself. It provided a sense of normality amid all the chaotic emotions and made me feel less alone and crazy. Having such a safe space (provided by the experience of Sheyda and Caitlin) to share my story and thoughts, and listen to others going through similar experiences was like a lifeline. Thank you!"