Welcome to Lumen Doula Care
Supporting families through pregnancy, planning, postpartum, multiples and NICU stays with lived experience and nurturing care
Lumen Doula Care offers personalized support tailored to your family’s needs:
Prenatal and postnatal education
Emotional support for parents during pregnancy and postpartum
Guidance and care for families navigating the NICU with optional contingency planning
Education on newborn and preemie care, feeding and nurturing sleep practices
Postpartum practical care, like routines, organizational and recovery support
Referral to community resources and programs
Virtual, in home or NICU visits
What are the benefits of a postpartum doula?
Research shows that postpartum doula care significantly improves clinical and emotional outcomes for new families. Studies indicate that doula care leads to higher breastfeeding success rates and a 50% reduction in the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. By providing guidance and prenatal planning, doulas mitigate parental exhaustion and bridge the gap in the fourth trimester. For families of multiples, this professional intervention is vital for synchronizing complex sleep and feeding schedules, directly reducing the physical and mental strain.
Improved mental health outcomes and lower risk of PMADS
Increased breastfeeding initiation and duration rates.
Specialized logistics for tandem feeding and sleep with multiples.
Reduced parental exhaustion and sleep deprivation.
Proactive prenatal planning to prevent postpartum isolation.
Enhanced parental confidence through evidence-based education.
What is a NICU doula?
A NICU stay whether expected or sudden, can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally intense. Families are often asked to make complex decisions and process medical information while managing significant emotional weight. A NICU doula is a trained, non-medical support professional who walks alongside families, offering the emotional support, education, and practical guidance necessary to ensure you do not feel alone in the process. By bridging the gap between the clinical environment and the holistic needs of the family, a doula helps parents remain central to their baby’s care team while prioritizing their own recovery and mental health.
Understand your baby’s care and feel confident asking questions.
Navigate the emotional and logistical realities of NICU life.
Find bonding moments and gentle connection in a medical setting.
Prepare for the complex transition from hospital to home.
Create routine, confidence, and calm once baby or babies are discharged.
Receive specialized support for the unique challenges of multiples in the NICU.
Benefit from trauma-informed emotional care and mental health advocacy
Postpartum Care
Postpartum support for recovery, infant care and home transitions. These packages are available for use as need for up to 3 months following birth. Including:
One pre and postnatal planning session (2 hours), and one in home visit prior to birth
Specialized NICU contingency planning if needed
Continuous call/text support and advocacy, available in person, virtually or a blend of both
Services and Pricing
The Light
16 hours
$550
The Glow
25 hours
$800
The Lumen
40 hours
$1200
NICU Stay Package
Designed for families suddenly facing a NICU stay and the transition home. Provides guidance on NICU routines, terminology and advocacy, so you understand what’s happening. Includes:
12 hours of care used as needed in the hospital or at home
Transition support and guidance for discharge including planning
Continuous call/text support and advocacy, available in person, virtually or a blend of both
$500
Expecting Multiples Package
Specialized support for the unique journey of multiples. This package focuses on high-level preparation and hands on care to support you in the transition with confidence. Including:
Pre and postnatal planning session (2 hours), a detailed NICU contingency plan and one initial home visit before birth, plus the TwinPrep workbook & guide
Postpartum home visits for up to 3 months
Continuous call/text support and advocacy, available in person, virtually or a blend of both
$1300
TwinPrep Workshop
This prenatal virtual workshop prepares birthing parents and supports for the realities of twin pregnancy, NICU stays, gear/home set up, feeding twins and sleep basics. Includes a custom TwinPrep Guide & Workbook.
This class is offered in either a group or 1:1
Next group workshop is April 19th, 2026
$75
A La Carte Support
Postpartum hourly in-home services - $35/hour (minimum 3 hour requirement)
Emergency NICU Support call - $100 - includes an in-home or virtual call
Are you a birthworker, nurse or practitioner looking to expand your expertise? Become a certified NICU doula! I completed my training through the NICU Doula Academy and am proud to share an affiliate link with you. Using this link supports my work at no additional cost to you
Learn more about the training here: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/navigating-the-nicu
Book here: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/nda-application?am_id=haley4905
Many NICU doulas offer virtual services. However, if you’re looking for someone local please visit the NICU doula directory to find someone close by: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/directory
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Providing light and support for your family from pregnancy through to the fourth trimester
Client Love
“Lumen Doula Services came into my life during one of the most raw and tender seasons. Bringing home twins felt overwhelming in ways I couldn’t put into words, Haley made me feel seen, supported, and capable. Through her gentle presence, reassurance, and unwavering belief in me, I slowly found confidence. She didn’t just offer support in the moment—she connected me with invaluable resources and breastfeeding support that carried me through. Haley’s care changed my postpartum experience, and I will forever be grateful for the knowledge, comfort and love she poured into those early days with my babies”
- Becca K
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a FREE consultation.
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I offer prenatal planning workshops, pre and postnatal planning sessions, NICU contingency planning (especially important for families expecting multiples), postpartum in-home care and NICU support
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Click the “Book a Consultation” button (its FREE), email me at hello@lumendoulacare.com or message me over on Instagram @lumendoulacare and we can chat about what type of care your family is looking for.
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I have lived experience as a twin mom who lived through a 44 day NICU experience and a traumatic labor and delivery. I know first hand how important planning is when you’re having a baby.
I also am trained in NICU doula care! Which is quite rare in Canada there are only a few of us who have been through this training (so far!)
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Yes, all packages and a-la-carte support can be tailored to your family’s needs
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Yes, flexible payment plans are available to help make support accessible and stress free. Please contact Haley for more information.
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