Postpartum Doula Support in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Intentional guidance and thoughtful, in-home care to support healing, bonding, and finding your family’s rhythms in postpartum life.
You’ve prepared for birth, now what?
The first 40 days with a newborn can feel like a whirlwind of feeding, healing, emotions, and endless “to-dos.” Many families feel pressure to “bounce back” quickly, yet inside they’re running on fumes.
We see you.
Postpartum is not meant to be a solo act. Across cultures, families honor this season with rest and community care. With the right support, you can spend less time juggling logistics and more time resting, bonding, and finding your rhythm with your baby.
Our Postpartum Doula Approach
Postpartum support at 615 Doula Co. is intentionally designed to meet families before and after baby arrives, because the early weeks don’t exist in isolation from the planning and preparation that come before them.
Some families begin with education and planning during pregnancy. Others reach out once baby is home and hands-on support is needed. Most find that a combination offers the greatest steadiness and ease.
Our offerings follow a simple, flexible framework:
Learn | Plan | Prepare | Support
Families may enter at any stage, and care adapts as needs change.
LEARN
Education Through Classes
Private, in-home education to help parents feel informed and confident before your baby arrives.
These sessions are ideal for families who want personalized guidance, space to ask questions, and practical education that reflects their values and real life instead of generic advice.
Private Newborn Care Class
Practical, in-home education covering the foundations of newborn care that’s grounded in real life and tailored to your family.
Topics include:
hunger cues and feeding patterns
diapering
soothing techniques
newborn sleep basics
bathing and umbilical cord care
safety
Intro to common newborn behavior and development
Private Feeding Class (Breastfeeding / Bottle / Combo)
Thoughtful, evidence-based education that supports your goals, your body, and your real life.
Topics include:
Breastfeeding basics: anatomy, hormones, positioning, and latch
How to know when and how often to feed
Signs baby is getting enough milk
Hand expression and pumping basics
Bottle feeding and formula options
Combination feeding and flexibility
Feeding supplies and setup
Caring for yourself while feeding
Common challenges and when to seek additional support
PLAN
Postpartum Planning Session
Planning creates clarity, reduces stress, and helps everyone show up with shared expectations once your baby arrives.
This session centers on your values, needs, and vision for postpartum, then turns them into a supportive, realistic plan.
Includes:
A 2.5-hour, personalized planning session in your home
Clarifies how you want postpartum to feel, then builds a practical structure to support that vision
Covers feeding, sleep, work transitions, food, recovery, emotional health, and home logistics
Maps out your support network: partner roles, family, friends, and professional care
Identifies where support will matter most — and where you want more independence
Ends with a written plan and clear next steps so your plan doesn’t live only in your head
PREPARE
“Make Home for Baby”
This workday is about making your home work for you so the early weeks feel more supported and less overwhelming. Some families like to jump in with us, while others would rather point the way and let us take it from there. Either approach works.
Postpartum Prep Workday
Hands-on preparation to reduce logistical stress and help your home support rest, healing, and ease once baby arrives. This focused, in-home workday channels the nesting instinct into practical action.
May include:
Setting up baby care stations (diapering, feeding, soothing)
Organizing postpartum recovery supplies so they’re easy to access
Unboxing, washing, sorting, and putting away baby items
Preparing simple meals or freezer-ready foods
Stocking snacks and hydration stations
Creating simple systems for daily flow (where things live, what happens when)
Identifying friction points and making small changes to simplify routines
SUPPORT
Ongoing Postpartum Care
Postpartum support is where planning and preparation meet real life.
Once your baby is here, we step in to care for you, your home, and your family so you can focus on healing, bonding, and settling into your new rhythm.
Our in-home postpartum support is thoughtful, hands-on, and responsive to your needs and preferences.
What it looks like:
Hands-on daytime and overnight postpartum doula support
Ongoing check-ins to reassess needs as things shift
Support with feeding, rest, meals, light tidying, and household flow
Emotional reassurance and calm presence during a tender transition
How our In-home Postpartum Support is Structured:
Daytime and Overnight support available
Overnight shifts are 10 hours
Daytime shifts start at 5 hours
Support packages begin at 40 hours
All in-home support packages include a Postpartum Planning Session
Why Choose 615 Doula Co.?
Plan, Learn, and Prepare
Intentional planning paired with education and hands-on preparation—clarifying priorities, building skills, and creating structure for postpartum life.
Whole-Self, Whole-Family Care
Support that honors the emotional, physical, and practical needs of the entire family—not just the baby—as everyone adjusts to life together.
A High-Quality, Supported Team
A thoughtfully built, well-supported team delivering consistent, high-quality care with skill, presence, and heart.
You Deserve to Be Supported After Birth
Postpartum isn’t something you’re meant to navigate alone. With the right care in place, you can rest, heal, and settle into life with your baby feeling supported—not stretched thin.
At 615 Doula Co., we’re here to help you plan intentional, compassionate postpartum support that honors your needs, your boundaries, and your family’s rhythm so you don’t have to figure it out as you go.
Let’s plan the support that helps you feel cared for and confident in your postpartum season.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most insurance plans do not currently cover doula services, though coverage is evolving. Many families are able to use HSA or FSA funds. We’re happy to provide detailed invoices for reimbursement requests.
If you have questions about your specific situation, feel free to email us at hello@615doulaco.com.
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We recommend booking as early as the second trimester to ensure availability, especially if you’re interested in bundled or ongoing support. That said, we do our best to support families who reach out after baby arrives when availability allows.
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After a free consultation, you’ll select the support option that best fits your needs. Postpartum care typically begins with a Postpartum Planning Session, which allows us to understand your family, priorities, and systems. From there, in-home support begins once baby arrives.
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A night nurse (sometimes called a night nanny) typically focuses on overnight baby care, such as feeding, diapering, and soothing so parents can rest.
A nanny generally provides ongoing childcare, often during daytime hours, and may support a family long-term as a child grows. Nanny care is primarily centered on the baby or child.
A postpartum doula supports the entire family system during the early weeks after birth. In addition to baby care, postpartum doulas check in with parents, offer guidance around feeding and sleep, help establish household rhythms, and provide practical support like light tidying or simple food preparation. Emotional support and reassurance are also central—helping families feel steadier, more confident, and supported as they adjust to life with a new baby.
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Yes. We support families across a range of feeding experiences, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding. Our role includes basic support, reassurance, and observation—such as helping with positioning or noticing when additional support may be helpful. When needs extend beyond our scope, we coordinate referrals to trusted IBCLCs or other providers.
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Postpartum is often defined as 12 weeks but we do not put an expiration date on postpartum. We support some families for several months.
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Yes. Our care is family-centered and includes support for older siblings as part of the postpartum transition. During planning sessions, we talk through common emotional responses, help normalize feelings, and create practical strategies to support siblings as they adjust to welcoming a new baby.
While we don’t provide full childcare or nanny services, we guide families in navigating this transition thoughtfully.
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Absolutely. Partners are deeply included in our work. We support the entire family—helping partners understand their role, find their footing, and feel confident during the postpartum transition.
free planner
Your Postpartum Support Planner
Postpartum is one of the most sacred seasons of life, but it can also feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. This free guide helps you prepare with intention, so you can spend less time juggling and more time connecting. Inside, you’ll find:
Vision-Setting Worksheet to clarify how you want to feel in your body, relationships, and home.
Responsibilities Planner to map out who’s helping with meals, sleep, home care, siblings, and more.
Emergency “I’m Not Okay” Plan so you and your support team know exactly where to turn if things feel heavy.
Practical Tips & Resources to protect your bonding time, health, and peace during the first 40 days.
With this plan, you’ll create a clear support system that matches your vision for postpartum, one rooted in rest, connection, and confidence.
Let’s Talk About Your
Postpartum Needs
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see how we can support you.
