The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
-Osho
Doula Services
Tacoma | Olympia | Lacey | Yelm | Rainier | Spanaway | Eatonville | Puyallup | Auburn | Kent | Renton | JBLM | Puget Sound Area
Enlisting the support of Robin as your doula means feeling confident in receiving accurate, evidence based information that fits your parenting philosophy. Continuity of prenatal and postpartum support for your family means better outcomes for the whole family.
My Doula Philosophy
Empowering Postpartum, Thriving Families: That's the heartbeat of Wild Child Sleep. I see myself as your guide on this incredible journey, equipping you and your partner (if you have one) with the knowledge and confidence to have a truly powerful postpartum experience.
Research shows, loud and clear, that families with strong prenatal, birth, and postpartum support have better outcomes, both mentally and physically, for birthing people and babies. That's why I weave evidence-based practices together with a holistic approach – it's all about giving your entire family the best possible springboard into parenthood.
There's no magic formula for birth or parenting. It's about what feels right for you. I come to the table with my own experiences as a mama, partner, and educator, but I know my job is to leave my own preferences at the door. My focus is on honoring your family's unique story and the goals you have for this exciting new chapter.
Think of me as your partner's champion, not a replacement. I'll help your partner feel confident and prepared to be fully involved in the newborn care adventure.
Here's the truth, as I see it: nurturing new parents from pregnancy all the way through that precious "fourth trimester" is exactly what our world needs right now. Let's embark on this journey together!
Postpartum Offerings
Postpartum Shifts
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Postpartum shifts are all about personalized care for you and your new family. It can include:
Non-medical infant care: Learn feeding cues, diapering techniques, and other baby care essentials.
Physical support: Get a helping hand with soothing your baby or feeding.
Lactation support: Receive breastfeeding or chestfeeding guidance or troubleshooting help.
Emotional support: Talk through the emotional ups and downs of parenthood.
Light housework: Assistance with meal prep, laundry, or tidying up your nursing station.
Robin tailors each shift to your specific needs on that day, ensuring you receive the support that matters most to you during this precious time.
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$45-55 per hour, 4 hour minimum
Daytime shifts only
You are welcome to book a single shift or ongoing support. Postpartum support is all about what you and your unique family need.
Military discount and sliding scale available.
Postpartum & Sleep Planning
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This option includes one 60 minute zoom meeting to prepare for all things infant sleep and postpartum. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, but can include education regarding:
Biologically normal newborn sleep
Newborn sleep tips
Baby wearing
Newborn soothing techniques
Safe sleep options
Birth recovery
Postpartum nutrition
and more!
Remember, this is just an overview! I'm here to tailor my services to your unique needs and create a supportive plan that empowers you to embrace parenthood with confidence.
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$150
Nurtured Beginnings Package
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Your Nurturing Guide from Bump to Bliss: With the Nurtured Beginnings Package I take a holistic approach, supporting you and your family throughout your entire journey – from those exciting prenatal days all the way through the precious fourth trimester. I'll be by your side as you prepare for the postpartum experience, helping you set realistic sleep expectations for your newborn based on your preferences and parenting style. Then, when your sweet babe arrives, I'll be there to offer in-person support for the whole family.
My ultimate goal is empowering you to embark on parenthood feeling confident and capable – knowing you're doing what's best for you and your loved ones. And remember, you won't be alone in this! I'm here for you every step of the way, from the moment you hire me all the way through those first four months.
Here's what’s included:
Before Baby Arrives:
1-hour Postpartum Planning Session: We'll explore your vision for postpartum and create a personalized plan together.
1-hour Infant Sleep Planning & Info Session: Let's talk about biologically normal newborn sleep and create a gentle sleep plan that works for your whole family.
When Your Little One Joins the World:
24 hours of Postpartum Support Shifts: Use these flexible shifts within the first 4 months to get the support you need, whenever you need it most.
Unlimited Call, Text, and Email Support: Have questions or need a listening ear? I'm just a message away!
At the 4-Month Mark:
Personalized 4-Week Sleep Plan: This customized plan includes sleep optimization tips, guidance on navigating the 4-month sleep regression, teething strategies, and more!
Daytime shifts are tailored to your specific needs on that day and may include:
Non-Medical Infant Care & Education: Let's explore feeding cues, diapering techniques, and other baby care essentials together.
Physical Support for Parents or Baby: Need a helping hand with soothing techniques, feeding, or healing from birth? I'm here for you.
Lactation Support: Looking for breastfeeding or chestfeeding guidance or troubleshooting? I can provide resources and support.
Emotional Support for Parents: This emotional rollercoaster is totally normal! Let's chat and navigate the ups and downs together.
Light Housework: I can help with meal prep, laundry, or tidying up your nursing station.
Planning and Sleep Support Sessions:
These personalized sessions are designed to address your specific needs and may cover topics like:
Newborn Sleep Tips
Soothing Strategies
Babywearing Techniques
Safe Sleep Options
Birth Recovery
Postpartum Nutrition
Remember, this is just an overview! I'm here to tailor my services to your unique needs and create a supportive plan that empowers you to embrace parenthood with confidence. Let's chat and see how Wild Child Sleep can support your journey!
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Basic package: $1695
Optional Add Ons:
(48) total hours of postpartum shifts to be used within the first 4 months: $2,160
(7) 60 min virtual sleep support sessions, 1 per month from months 5-12 $1,050
FAQs
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A postpartum doula provides physical, emotional, and educational support to new parents whether they have just given birth or adopted.
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I provide information about infant and family sleep, feeding support including breastfeeding, lactation, bottle, and formula feeding, newborn care tips, assists with birthing person’s recovery, light housekeeping, provides referrals for other areas of support, meal prep (including vegetarian/vegan/allergy-friendly), provides sibling care, and/or runs errands.
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Typically when I arrive I will spend a few minutes with you and baby to answer questions, check in, and see how I can be of use during my shift. The rest of my shift will be tailored to your needs that day. I can do light housework while you spend guilt-free time with baby, hold baby while you shower or nap, meal prep, provide baby basics education, and more!
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Doulas in the Seattle/Tacoma are charge anywhere from $45-65 an hour.
My fees are based on my training and experience. I trained through Bebo Mia as a Maternal Support Practitioner and Infant and Family Sleep Specialist. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, plus seven years of classroom teaching and two years of parent coaching experience. Taking care of families is what I do best and I believe my expertise and time is worth what I charge.
I offer a military discount and pay what you can, please reach out if you think you may qualify.
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Maternal Support Practitioner (Doula) Bebo Mia in progress
Infant and Family Sleep Specialist Bebo Mia
CPR & First Aid
Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction Western Governors University 2018
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Ed (k-8) Washington State University 2013
Let’s get to know each other.
Education and Certifications
Maternal Support Practitioner (Fertility, Birth, & Postpartum Doula)
Bebo Mia, In Progress
Postpartum Mood Disorders: How to Build Your Client’s Postpartum Resiliency
DONA, 2023
What’s New in Sleep Safety
Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre, 2021
Uncovering and Addressing Hidden Trauma (ACEs)
Jessie Doran, 2017
Elementary Educator, Mentor Teacher
2013-2022
Infant and Family Sleep Specialist
Bebo Mia, 2023
Masters of Education | Curriculum & Instruction
WGU, 2018
Bachelors of Elementary Education
WSU, 2013