Start Here: Hold on, an overnight doula?What is this?
Investment: $440 for an 8 hour shift
What is a "Concierge" Postpartum Doula Service?
This is a new pathway for our team and we are very excited to be launching it in the summer of 2022. After decades of offering this service mostly to their current birth clients, Kate and Jane are ready to expand. We have a team of highly trained and screened postpartum doula contractors that work for us and we will work with our families to craft the care plan that fits their specific needs. Having multiple contractors on our team dramatically lowers the risk that we would need to cancel your shift for illness or another unforeseen life event... if the doula scheduled to see you that evening is suddenly unavailable, someone else will fill in.
So what does that actually LOOK like?
It's pretty straightforward. Clients start by filling out the inquiry form at the bottom of this page. That will get you officially on our radar and we will send you a scheduling link to set up an interview and intake session with one of the two owners, Kate Dewey or Jane Drichta. During this zoom chat, we will go over your needs (and it's really okay if you don't know what you need yet) and explain our services in detail, answering any questions... even the ones you don't know you have.
After this meeting, you'll be sent a copy of our service agreement contract and if you decide you want to work with us, simply let us know and we will send an e-version of that contract for you to sign electronically. We strive to be completely paperless and stress-free for our new parents. We do not ask for a deposit and we don't really need to know exactly how many nights you think you need because really, you won't always know. A ballpark guess will be discussed in your interview with us and we will make a note of it.
Once you know that your baby is coming (either when you're in labor, have an induction or cesarean scheduled, or you just had the baby), reach out and let us know. Jane and Kate will jump into action, getting your first few nights scheduled. We will hand-select the best doula on our team to suit your needs based on availability, location, personality and expertise. Your nights will be scheduled and you will get confirmation/reminders each morning that you have an upcoming shift. You will have a link to our scheduling platform if you need to cancel or reschedule any nights. We will be pretty hands-on with your scheduling for the first 2 weeks or so, and then we will pass you the reins and let you schedule your own nights going forward. We have one calendar link to simplify this for you, with access to all of our contractors' calendars.
You'll be sent invoices every two weeks, with secure online payment options.
We accept credit cards and HSA's.
All invoices can easily be downloaded for your records.
Meet our Team
Jane E. Drichta CPM, CNCS
Co-Owner, Overnight Postpartum Doula and Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist
Serving Seattle
As a postpartum doula, Jane can help you identify and implement early parenting skills based on YOUR values. Nobody knows your baby like you do, even if you don’t quite feel that way yet. As a midwife, Jane is accustomed to providing physiological and psychological support to new family, including early breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, hints for recovery after a surgical birth, SIDS prevention, and caring for premature or medically fragile infants. Jane concentrates on overnight care, spending what are literally and emotionally often the darkest hours encouraging and problem solving. A family that is well rested and supported with hands on help, relevant information, and love can move forward into early parenting with confidence and joy.
Kate Dewey CD/CDT(BAI)
Co-owner, Overnight Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator
Serving Seattle and South Snohomish County
Kate Dewey is a Lactation Educator and postpartum doula who has nannied for decades and raised 5 babies of her own... each baby was different and taught her to be constantly flexible. Her unbiased support as you navigate the parenting choices ahead of you will undoubtedly be something you are grateful you have. In the daytime hours she will do light housework, cooking and meal prep, and help you learn to care for your baby. Many families also opt for an overnight shift to help them catch up on sleep during those first exhausting weeks. Kate will arrive at 10pm and send you off to bed while she cares for the needs of the baby until 6am. Careful not to interfere with breastfeeding, she will bring the baby to the feeding parent or work with you to get some pumped milk ready for baby in the wee hours.
Corinna Sullivan
Postpartum Overnight Doula
Serving Seattle & Eastside
Originally from Mississippi, Corinna has lived in Seattle for 15 years. After working as a biologist and college instructor, Corinna shifted to full time caregiving for her three children. What began as a gift of time to her friends during their new parenting journey shifted to a career as a postpartum doula.
Corinna offers calm and intuitive newborn care and is ready to support caregivers during tender and transformational times. She has experience postpartum anxiety and depression and is able to connect with parents gently. Corinna also gets a special joy working with twins.
Corinna breast-and bottle fed her own children and supports all parent-chosen feeding options. As a queer woman, she especially values inclusive feeding choices for queer, non-binary, and trans families.
Corinna offers calm and intuitive newborn care and is ready to support caregivers during tender and transformational times. She has experience postpartum anxiety and depression and is able to connect with parents gently. Corinna also gets a special joy working with twins.
Corinna breast-and bottle fed her own children and supports all parent-chosen feeding options. As a queer woman, she especially values inclusive feeding choices for queer, non-binary, and trans families.
April Duggins
Postpartum Overnight Doula, LMP
Serving Seattle/Tacoma and Olympia
*bio coming soon*