Postpartum Doula

Maison D'Enfants • New York, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MDE is seeking talented, educated, and caring postpartum doulas to provide in-home support to families as they navigate the postpartum period. Doulas may provide daytime and/or overnight sessions and support families with emotional and physical needs, postpartum and newborn education, and lactation and feeding support. Additional tasks may include light housekeeping and newborn-related household tasks such as preparing postpartum meals, doing baby laundry, cleaning and sanitizing bottles, and home organization.

This role involves providing support on an ad-hoc basis as client families partner with MDE. The schedule is flexible, and sessions may take place Monday through Sunday, last at least three hours, and occur during the day and/or overnight. The position serves New York City's five boroughs. Compensation is $45 per hour, paid by direct deposit biweekly, as a W-2 employee of MDE. The start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a postpartum doula.
• Completion of postpartum doula training.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong understanding of the postpartum period and postpartum healing.
• Foundational breastfeeding education and experience supporting mothers with breastfeeding.
• References demonstrating strong communication, reliability, punctuality, maturity, and high emotional intelligence.
• Direct communication skills; proactive, organized, and self-motivated approach.
• Professional appearance and fluency in written English.
• Flexible availability for daytime and/or overnight sessions Monday through Sunday, with sessions lasting at least 3 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Postpartum doula certification and/or lactation certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home postpartum support to families on an ad-hoc basis.
• Offer emotional and physical support during the postpartum journey.
• Provide postpartum and newborn education and lactation or feeding support.
• Help with light housekeeping and newborn-related tasks, including meal preparation, baby laundry, bottle cleaning and sanitizing, and home organization.
• Work collaboratively in households where a nanny may also be present.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed