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Certified Doula Agency
Serving Hudson Valley New York
& The Greater Tristate Area

Call Us 845-288-1985
Hudson Valley Family Doulas logo

Certified Doula Agency
Serving Hudson Valley New York
& The Greater Tristate Area

Call Us 845-288-1985

Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby!

Thank you for considering the support of Hudson Valley Family Doulas during this extraordinary new chapter of your family’s life.
At Hudson Valley Family Doulas, we understand that the postpartum period is not simply a time of recovery; it’s a profound transformation of body, mind, and of course… family.

Our proven formula for support blends compassionate care with evidence-based practices to deliver a sophisticated, results-driven experience for families across the Tri-State area who value excellence, discretion, and ultimately… peace of mind.

Our fully vetted team of postpartum and infant care doulas provide support in the following ways:

Physical Support

From infant feeding support and postpartum recovery to sleep guidance and soothing techniques, we provide practical care that helps you feel rested, supported, and back in balance.

Emotional Empowerment

Research consistently shows that postpartum doula care improves overall maternal mental health experiences while reducing the risk of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

Informed Confidence

Our informational support is grounded in evidence-based information and is tailored to your unique choices ensuring clarity and confidence through each stage of your parenting journey.

DAYTIME SUPPORT

OVERNIGHT SUPPORT

LIVE IN SUPPORT

Why our High Standards & Evidence-Based Support Matters

Evidence confirms that continuous postpartum support enhances recovery, improves breastfeeding success, strengthens parent-infant bonding, and increases overall satisfaction with the early parenting experience. 

What you can Expect from Hudson Valley Family Doulas

1. A private consultation to design a postpartum support plan that is specific to your unique needs.
2. Personalized daytime or overnight support to ensure that you are able to rest, recover, and bond with your baby.
3. Flexible support defined by your real-time needs provided in a manner that respects your entire family.

Postpartum Doula Questions, Answered

What does a postpartum doula do?

A postpartum doula supports your family at home after your baby arrives. At Hudson Valley Family Doulas that includes feeding support for breast, bottle or combination feeding, newborn care such as bathing, diapering and soothing, support for your physical recovery and emotional adjustment, meal and snack preparation and light household help. See everything that’s included in our postpartum and infant care support.

Do you offer overnight postpartum doula care?

Yes. We offer daytime, overnight and short-term live-in postpartum support. Overnight, your doula cares for your baby while you sleep and, based on your preferences, either bottle feeds your baby or brings your baby to you for nursing so you can get back to sleep quickly. Compare the options on our services page.

What areas does Hudson Valley Family Doulas serve?

We are a certified doula agency serving Hudson Valley, New York and the greater Tristate area.

Who are your doulas?

Our team includes certified birth and postpartum doulas, overnight postpartum doulas, Certified Newborn Care Specialists, doulas with CLC lactation certification, a certified sleep consultant, a childbirth educator and certified placenta encapsulators. The agency is owned by founder Julia Gartner, who trained as a doula through Birth Arts International and ProDoula. Meet the team.

Is a doula the same as a midwife?

No. A midwife is a licensed health care provider who gives medical care. A doula is a trained, non-medical support person who looks after your comfort, your questions and your recovery, and works alongside your midwife, OB or pediatrician. Read Doula vs. Midwife: What Is the Difference?

How do I get started?

Call 845-288-1985 or send us a message, and we will talk through the support that would help your family most.

Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or expanding your family, Hudson Valley Family Doulas provides the evidence-based support and nurturing presence that makes the transition to parenthood calmer and more peaceful.
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