Now booking September and beyond
Postpartum Doula serving Ottawa and surrounding areas
Gentle support for the early days—helping you rest, recover, and feel cared for as you adjust to life with your baby.
About Me
Hi, I’m Lucy — a mom of two, an educator for over 20 years, and a DONA-trained postpartum doula.
For two decades, I supported children and families as a Montessori teacher, and have also worked as a nanny in family homes, creating spaces where little ones feel safe, capable, and deeply understood. These experiences shape the way I support families today — with patience, attentiveness, and deep respect for each family’s unique rhythm.
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that my strength lies in being calm, steady, and deeply attuned to the needs of the families I support, while also bringing clear communication and thoughtful organization to each day.
Becoming a mother myself expanded that understanding in the most profound way. I know how tender the early days can be — the exhaustion, the questions, the quiet moments of awe, and the vulnerability that comes with loving something so completely.
With my DONA training, years in education, and lived experience as a mother, I offer calm, grounded, and practical support during this transformative season.
All are welcome here. I proudly support parents of all identities and family structures.
You deserve to feel supported in the early days. I’m here to come alongside you with gentle care — so you can settle in, breathe deeply, and grow into this new beginning with confidence.
How I can support you:
• Newborn care so you can rest
• Light household help
• Nourishing meal prep/snacks
• Emotional reassurance and guidance
So you can rest, recover, and move through the early days with more ease.
Lucy Finch — Postpartum Doula
Serving Ottawa and surrounding areas
Services
Now booking September and beyond
$40 per hour + HST
4–6 hours per visit
The early days with a new baby can feel both beautiful and overwhelming. Gentle daytime support offers a steady extra set of hands, so you don’t have to hold it all on your own. I’ll provide emotional support, newborn care, and light household help to keep your home feeling calm and cared for.
Overnight Postpartum Support
$45 per hour + HST
Minimum 8 hours per visit (e.g. 10 PM – 6 AM)
Sleep is vital during the early weeks. Overnight care allows for deep rest, with the reassurance that your baby is safe and nurtured. Support includes night feeds, soothing, and diapering, while maintaining a calm, restful environment for the whole family.
Hours are customized to fit your family’s needs.
Additional sessions may be added over time based on availability.
What to Expect
Emotional Support
I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support as you navigate the emotional ups and downs of the early postpartum period. Whether it’s processing the birth experiences, adjusting to life with. a newborn, or simply having someone to listen, I’m here to help you feel grounded and cared for.
Newborn Care Education
I provide gentle, practical guidance tailored to your family’s needs. From feeding and safe sleep to soothing and diapering, I help you feel more confident and at ease as you care for your baby.
Parental Wellness
The postpartum period is a significant transition. I help you prioritize rest, nourishment, and self-care so you can recover and move through your days with more energy and steadiness.
Sibling Support
If there are older children in the home, I can help ease the transition for them. This may include guidance around sibling bonding, offering reassurance, and helping your family find a rhythm that works for everyone.
Light Household Help
I can assist with small household tasks such as meal prep, tidying, laundry, and other light chores. This allows you to focus on bonding with your baby and resting without feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks.
Referrals & Resources
I provide curated resources and can connect you with trusted professionals for postpartum, lactation, mental health, or parenting support. My goal is to make sure you have access to the tools and help you need for a confident start.
No two families are the same, and your support should reflect that. I’m here to walk alongside you with care, flexibility, and steady support as you adjust to life with your new baby.
Connect
Email: nestledbeginningspostpartum@gmail.com
Instagram: @nestledbeginningspostpartum