⸻ Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care

Expert Support for the
New Beginning

Compassionate, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care so you can recover, rest, and bond with confidence at home.

Now accepting families for Fall 2026 care.

Our Philosophy

The fourth trimester
deserves expert care

The weeks following birth are transformative — and they shouldn't be navigated alone. I bring hands-on expertise and genuine compassion to your home, providing the skilled support that helps your entire family find its rhythm.

The Care Curriculum

Tailored support for
every stage

Postpartum Doula
Support

Compassionate in-home care for your recovery and peace of mind.

  • Physical and emotional support after birth

  • Feeding & recovery guidance

  • Support for partners and the entire household

  • Overnight care

Newborn Care
Specialist

Professional, nurturing care for your baby's earliest days.

  • Feeding, soothing, and newborn sleep support

  • Bottle prep, diapering, and newborn hygiene

  • Calm, safety-first presence in your home

  • Flexible scheduling, including extended care arrangements

Sleep Consultant (Coming Soon)

Tailored, evidence-based support to build lasting sleep habits for the whole family.

  • Personalized support for infant & toddler sleep

  • Responsive, family-centered approach

  • Ideal for parents seeking tools & education

  • Coming Soon

Your Specialist

Michelle C.

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

With 18 years caring for children and families across every stage of early childhood, I know firsthand how much those first weeks at home matter. In 2024 I brought that experience into postpartum doula and newborn care work, and it quickly became the most rewarding thing I do.My approach is calm, practical, and evidence-based. I bring nearly two decades of real-world family experience into your home, with one goal: to make sure you feel supported, rested, and confident as you settle into life with your new baby.

  • Doulas Institute Certified Postpartum Doula (DICPD)

  • Certified Newborn Care Specialist — Newborn Care Training Academy

  • CPR & First Aid Certified

  • Registered with TrustLine

  • Fully Vaccinated for Infant Safety

  • Portuguese speaking

KIND WORDS

Families who felt the difference

“As a new mother with her first child, there was so much I didn't have prepared and so much I didn't know! Michelle provided so much education and support in a nonjudgmental and kind way. She is an absolute expert in soothing babies. She arrived on multiple occasions to a fussy baby with new parents at a loss for how to console her. She taught us ways of relieving our baby's gas and burping our baby that calmed her in seconds.”

Aubrey G., Palo Alto
First-time mom · 2025

“Hiring Michelle as our night doula was the best decision we made for our family. For the first three months, her wonderfully relaxed and easygoing presence allowed us to get invaluable, restorative sleep while she expertly handled all of our newborn's needs overnight. Her gentle, practical guidance on everything from reflux to sleep patterns was a huge help, even as second-time parents. Michelle's support was so incredible that we had her return at six months to help with sleep training, and with her calm coaching, our son was sleeping through the night in just four days.”

Tess M., Sunnyvale
Mom of 2 · 2024

Begin Here

Your peace of mind
starts with a conversation

Whether you're still expecting or already home with your newborn, I'd love to hear about your family and how I can support you. Complimentary consultations are available by phone or video.

I typically respond within 24 hours. Your information is always kept confidential.

The Newborn Nest

Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

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