Sherilyn S. | Postpartum Doula in Pittsburgh, PA

    Practice overview

    I'm a certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International. I have always had a desire to help people and have been supporting families throughout my career. Prior to becoming a doula, my experience ranges from working as a service coordinator for children with disabilities, a preschool teacher, special education teacher, and as a licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC). I am the mother of an amazing 12 year old and remember clearly what it was like to parent a newborn far from the help of friends and family.

    These roles and experiences shape my doula work as I recognize that each family’s values, needs, and circumstances are their own. I hope that I am able to bring a calm presence to my work and that my clients feel supported and cared for.

    Years experience

    1

    Families supported

    9

    Hourly Rate

    $30

    Care philosophy

    My goal is to provide families with culturally appropriate and nonjudgemental, practical, informational, and emotional support, helping them feel relaxed, encouraged, and confident as they enter parenthood or welcome a new member to their family.

    Services

    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Newborn nannying

    Specialties and Experience

    • LGBTQ
    • Over 40
    • People of color
    • Plus size
    • Postpartum mood disorders
    • Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
    • Previous life trauma
    • Single parents
    • Special needs babies

    Care settings

    • Home

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • Certified Postpartum Doula, DONA International
    • Licensed Special Education Teacher
    • MA Anthropology, University of London
    • MA Education, Pace University

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    Pricing packages

    Postpartum Doula
    $ 30 /hr
    Each family's needs are different, but people typically request 4-12 weeks of postpartum doula services, 2-3 days a week. Get in touch to schedule a free introductory meeting where I can answer your questions!

    Location

    Areas served

    • Pittsburgh, Fox Chapel, Shaler, Oakmont, Ross

    • Sarah
      October 15, 2022 at 11:21 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Sheri was so instrumental as we came into our roles as new parents, and I recovered from childbirth. She gave us support in every way we would have needed it — from tips that actually helped our baby sleep, to preparing meals for me, and helping me learn how to use a breast pump for the first time. She also has a really kind and calming presence about her. Simply put, I couldn’t recommend her more.

    • Elizabeth
      October 15, 2022 at 11:36 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Sheri has been a dream come true! Her energy is very kind and loving. She is amazing with my son and a huge help around the house as well. Sheri is also very knowledgeable with both baby and postpartum care.

    • Sylvia
      October 19, 2022 at 11:21 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Sheri helped us with a smooth transition from newborn to infant phase after the birth of our daughter, and we don’t have the words to describe how grateful we are to have her. New parenthood was exciting but also exhausting. It was so great to have someone like Sheri who is patient and knowledgeable to take care of our baby girl, so we can take naps and rest. We have a ton of questions as first-time parents, and it is so reassuring to have Sheri around to address our questions and concerns. Sheri is reliable and responsible, always on-time, and very flexible to work with. She took extreme cautions with Covid during the holiday seasons, and we appreciate that a lot. Other than taking good care of the baby, Sheri is a true multi-tasker who would help us make delicious meals, keep the laundry going, and declutter the house. I experienced some baby blues in the early days, it helped a lot to have Sheri around to chat with. She provided a lot of resources about baby feeding, sleeping, and breastfeeding. Despite how knowledgeable is, we are so impressed that she still keeps learning. We are so thankful to have Sheri and we highly recommend her to any family who is looking for help with newborns!

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