Smooth Transitions Postpartum Doula Service

After the birth of my second child, I decided to choose a career that was flexible and involved helping families. After reading an article about doulas, I knew immediately my background and experience was a perfect match for being a postpartum doula. Also, there was a great need for postpartum help when I started Smooth Transitions Postpartum Doula Service back in 1996, because hospitals had short

ened the stay for a new mother after a vaginal birth to only 24 hours! As a mother myself, I understood the needs and desires of mothers around me to have a positive postpartum experience and to feel successful as a new parent. The transition from hospital to home had become shorter than ever, and I knew there was a great need for help and support during the postpartum period. I love being a postpartum doula -- it’s the next best thing to being a mom to my three children!