The expertise and care you need to be your best self.
How can we help your family thrive?
Childbirth Education Birth Support Newborn Care Sleep Optimization
Placenta Encapsulation Feeding & Lactation Support
We are a Maine-based company and we live in the communities where we serve.
We understand the importance of a strong support network throughout your journey into parenthood.
With local resources and established connections, we offer guidance and assistance during pregnancy, labor, and beyond.
Trust us to be your go-to source for all things pregnancy and parenting.
Childbirth Education
Looking for private, personalized childbirth preparation? We're here to help you prepare for laboring at home comfortably, and what it's really like when you arrive at the hospital.
Birth Support
When it comes to welcoming your little one into the world, you deserve to feel empowered, informed, and surrounded by a compassionate team. Our experienced doulas are here to advocate for you, provide emotional and physical support, and help you navigate the various stages of labor and birth.
Newborn Care
Overnight and daytime help. Our caring experts are by your side every step of the way, providing unwavering support and guidance as you navigate the beautiful and sometimes challenging journey of parenthood. We’ll help you decode the differences between a night nurse, baby nurse, nanny, and postpartum doula to find the right fit for your family. Whether you need assistance with breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, or simply someone to lend an empathetic ear, we are here to offer the encouragement and reassurance you need.
Sleep Optimization
We understand the challenges that come with parenting, from late-night feedings to midnight cuddles, which is why we offer personalized sleep solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. With our guidance, you can establish healthy sleep habits for your little one while also prioritizing your own sleep.
Placenta Encapsulation
When handling and processing your placenta, your Maine Doulas Postpartum Placenta Specialist takes care to ensure that the process is treated with the greatest respect.
Feeding & Lactation Support
We’re ready to help you navigate feeding your baby the way that’s best for you. Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn't mean it’s always simple! Let our Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) guide you. Bottle feeding comes with it’s own unique challenges and we’re skilled in making it more comfortable for everyone.
How we work.
We equally support all birth goals including; planned cesarean, natural birth, induction, VBAC, and planned use of medication. We bring confidence to your many choices as a new parent. Nothing is taboo.
Maine Doulas offers labor support in the birth place of your choice (whether in hospital or home), as well as postpartum/newborn care in your home starting as early as the day your baby is born.
We are based throughout New England, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Boston and surrounding towns, Rhode Island, and will travel nationally and internationally.
Portland, Scarborough, Kennebunk, York, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Lewiston/Auburn, Rockland, Camden, Rockport, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor
Our passion is ensuring your unique journey to parenthood is smooth sailing.
We are here to support you in many capacities and are ready to talk about the options available to you as you prepare, birth, and welcome your baby home.
The parent you’re becoming is not the status quo, and neither are we.
With over 1000 families served throughout New England, we share the expertise, compassion, and professionalism gained through our experiences and extensive education.
“Natalie is an incredible lady that I am honored to have in my life!! Anybody would be lucky to say the same.”
—P.G.
