Postpartum Doula Services in Anchorage & Surrounding Areas

Explore how our postpartum doulas can help you move forward into the newborn phase with confidence, feeling fully supported and cared for. Let us take some of the load off of you; you deserve it!

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The Postpartum Doula Experience

The postpartum and newborn period can be one of the most challenging seasons in a parent’s life. The physical recovery, emotional adjustments, and demands of caring for a new baby can take a significant toll on your overall well-being. When you're struggling, it becomes much harder to care for your baby and your family. That's why having a strong support system is so important—and that's where our doulas come in.

Our postpartum doulas specialize in supporting you through those early weeks after birth. We care deeply about your well-being while offering the knowledge, guidance, and experience to help you build confidence, find your rhythm, and experience more joy along the way.

While we are experts in newborn care, our role isn't simply to care for your baby—it's to care for you. We like to say that we're here to metaphorically hold you. Sometimes that means literally holding your baby so you can shower, rest, eat a warm meal, or simply take a moment to care for yourself.

Our goal is to provide the support, education, and practical tools you need to feel empowered and thrive as you settle into life with your new baby. We nurture your mind, body, and spirit throughout your postpartum recovery, helping you build a strong foundation so that, over time, you won't need us anymore.

Every family is different, which is why we offer a range of services and tailor our support to meet your unique needs, preferences, and goals.

Postpartum Doula Services Include:

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Investment

$60 per hour for singletons and $70 per hour for multiples.

A minimum purchase of 24 hours ($1,440) is required. We feel this is the minimum amount of time we can make the biggest impact on your experience and wellness.

The daytime shifts are scheduled a minimum of 4 hours, and the nighttime minimum is 8 hours.

50% retainer is due at the time of signing.

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You’ll be matched with a doula based on your needs and our doula’s availability. Each of our team members has been trained and certified as a postpartum or full-spectrum doula. When you’re matched with one of our independent contractors, you’re also receiving the experience and knowledge of Hays behind the scenes!

Our doula team consists of:

Hays Kocinski (Owner & Operator)

Clarice Amorin Freitas (Independent Contractor)

Rebecca Pullins (Independent Contractor)

Kim Medders (Independent Contractor)

See the “About Us” page for more info on each of our doulas.

  • Lactation Support And Education

  • Bottle And Formula Feeding Education

  • Mental Wellness Screening And Care

  • Meal Preparation And Nutritional Guidance

  • Caring For The Birthing Person As They Recover

  • Processing The Birth Experience

  • Navigating Daily Routine Changes For The Whole Family

  • Sleep Support For The Whole Family

  • Infant Care And Education

  • Cloth Diapering And Baby-Wearing Assistance

  • Infant Sleep Solutions And Soothing Techniques

  • Resource Recommendations And Referrals For Other Services As Needed

  • Maintaining Your Space And Home With Light Housekeeping

  • Running Necessary Errands

  • A Safe Listening Ear From Someone Who Really Gets It!

Our Process

Reach Out

Fill out the contact form, and one of our team members will be in touch shortly to schedule your free consultation. We want to answer your questions and share more about our services to make sure we are a good match before any commitments are made.

Design Your Support

You decide what you want your postpartum recovery to look like! Choose how many hours and a rough schedule for when you’d like our doulas’ support. Flexibility is always built into our services.

Make It Official

Secure your doula’s availability by signing the Service Agreement and making your first payment. We ask for 50% down at the time of signing, and the remainder is broken down into weekly installments after your baby’s due date.

Play It Out

You will meet with your doula around 36 weeks to get to know each other better and discuss your postpartum plans. You’ll let us know when your baby arrives to schedule your support!

  • "Hays was absolutely wonderful—warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly skilled at what they do."

    Becca, Former Client

  • "Having them as our post-partum doula gave me a beautiful supportive start to this new chapter of motherhood, that i will forever be grateful for."

    Lisa, Former Client

  • "I remember saying after having my child, "Could I have done it without your help? Yes, but I wouldn't want to!". Do yourself a favor and have Empowered Birth Alaska be a part of your journey!!"

    Merideth, Former Customer