“You deserve to feel held, and supported during this transition.” -Soft Landing
The fourth trimester is not a luxury — it’s a biologically critical window when mothering the mother sets the foundation for physical recovery, newborn regulation, and lifelong family bonding. Modern maternity care often leaves a gap here: after birth, people are typically not seen again by their OB until a six-week visit. That’s six weeks of learning to feed, sleep, recover, and parent with little clinical or practical support at home.
This period is a profound window of healing, integration, and transformation where tending the nervous system is essential for recovery, hormone balance, and emotional well-being. After the physiological "high" and intensity of birth, your body and identity undergo a life-altering recalibration. We believe the postpartum weeks should be a time of deep nourishment rather than a struggle to “bounce back”.
While family support is invaluable and can be deeply helpful, it can also inadvertently place a strain on the newly postpartum mother. Many feel an internal pull to "host" their visitors, which is counterproductive to the healing process. Ideally, the birthing person remains horizontal in bed with the baby, rather than getting up to manage household chores or entertaining guests. The peace of mind of hiring a doula means you have someone there solely to care for you, bringing a wealth of experience in maternal, and infant care alongside evidence-based knowledge.
Historically, communities performed a vital role: a village gathered to “mother the mother,” tending to her rest, nourishment, and emotional safety while newborn care unfolded. Daytime postpartum care revives this practice in an evidence-informed way. By providing hands-on support — from feeding assistance and infant calming to meal prep, light housework, and guided rest — we help increase oxytocin, and create a calm, attuned environment where bonding can flourish.
This care is physiologic, and preventive. It reduces stress for the birthing person, promotes milk production, supports wound and uterine recovery, and helps infants settle into predictable, comforting rhythms. Through intentional integration—including birth story processing and grounding—we help you move through the early weeks with more confidence and ease. The ripple effects are profound: secure early attachment, improved parental mental health, and a healthier family system that can influence the next generation’s development and resilience.
Daytime postpartum care fills the gap left by the medical model, offering practical continuity during the weeks when support matters most. Investing in those early days is an investment in recovery, connection, and generational well-being.
Our Story
Soft Landing began with a simple belief: Mothers deserve to be cared for, too.
After years of attending births, and walking alongside families through pregnancy, and postpartum, we saw a gap that couldn’t be ignored. While so much preparation goes into welcoming a baby, very little support exists for the people doing the welcoming.
Soft Landing Postpartum was created to fill that gap.
Our team provides nurturing, evidence-based postpartum care so families can rest, recover, and settle into this new season with confidence. We believe the fourth trimester should feel supported-not survived!
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Perfect for families wanting guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support during the early transition into parenthood.
Includes:
In-home postpartum recovery support
Newborn care education and guidance
Feeding support (breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding)
Emotional support and nervous system care
Meal and hydration support for the recovering parent
Baby laundry, bottle washing, and light baby-related tidying
Postpartum recovery comfort measures
Infant soothing and sleep support
Accompaniment to pediatric or postpartum appointments
Evidence-based education for the fourth trimester
Text support between visits
Starting at 4-hour visits
$60/hr Singleton $65/hr Twins & Multiples
Optional Holistic Postpartum Recovery Rituals Included:
Belly Binding
Abdominal Massage
Epsom Salt Foot Soak
Sitz Bath Perineal Recovery
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Comprehensive Daytime Support Package
Designed for families wanting consistent support throughout the first weeks postpartum.
Package Includes:
3 daytime visits per week
Personalized postpartum recovery guidance
Newborn feeding and sleep rhythm support
Nursery organization and postpartum station setup
Practical newborn education for both parents
Emotional processing and transition support
Partner support and family adjustment guidance
Babywearing and soothing education
Light meal prep and nourishment support
Ongoing text access for questions and reassurance
Best for:
First-time parents, cesarean recovery, limited family support, or families wanting a deeply supported postpartum experience.
Starting at 4-hour visits
$60/hr Singleton $65/hr Twins & Multiples
Optional Holistic Postpartum Recovery Rituals Included:
Belly Binding
Abdominal Massage
Epsom Salt Foot Soak
Sitz Bath Perineal Recovery
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Extended Postpartum Care Experience
Our highest-touch postpartum offering designed to help mothers & birthing people truly rest, recover, and feel held during the earliest season of parenthood.
Includes:
Priority scheduling
Multiple weekly daytime visits
Customized postpartum wellness plan
Grocery shopping and meal planning
Lactation and feeding support
Infant sleep shaping guidance
Postpartum nutrition and nourishment support
Emotional and nervous system regulation support
Curated referrals to trusted local providers
Unlimited text support during active care
Starting at 4-hour visits
$60/hr Singleton $65/hr Twins & Multiples
Optional Holistic Postpartum Recovery Rituals Included:
Belly Binding
Abdominal Massage
Epsom Salt Foot Soak
Sitz Bath Perineal Recovery
IBCLC Lactation Support
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Personalized Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation
Meet one-on-one with an IBCLC to discuss your feeding goals, concerns, and unique circumstances. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your family and help you feel prepared for the early days of feeding your baby.
What We Cover
Breastfeeding basics, positioning, and latch techniques
How milk production works and what to expect in the first days postpartum
Normal newborn feeding behaviors and cues
Review of maternal and infant health history
Previous breastfeeding experiences and feeding goals
Pumping, milk storage, and return-to-work planning
Preparing for potential NICU stays or parent-baby separation
Hand expression techniques and colostrum collection
Prevention and management of common breastfeeding challenges
Hospital feeding preferences and postpartum planning
Resources, referrals, and ongoing support options
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Prenatal lactation consultations are ideal for:
First-time parents seeking education and confidence
Families who experienced previous breastfeeding challenges
Parents anticipating a NICU stay or medical complications
Families planning to pump or return to work
Parents expecting twins or multiples
Anyone wanting proactive, evidence-based support before baby arrives
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In Person Prenatal Lactation Consultation
60–90 Minutes
A comprehensive virtual session including breastfeeding education, health history review, personalized planning, and time for questions.
In-Home Prenatal Lactation Consultation
60–90 Minutes
All the benefits of a virtual consultation with additional hands-on guidance and positioning practice in the comfort of your home.
Hospital Lactation Support
Available as an Add-On
Receive bedside breastfeeding support after birth from an IBCLC. Hospital visits may include assistance with first latch, positioning, feeding assessments, troubleshooting, and communication with your care team regarding feeding goals.
Availability varies by location and should be reserved in advance whenever possible.
What You’ll Receive
Following your consultation, you’ll receive:
A personalized breastfeeding plan tailored to your goals
Practical action steps for the immediate postpartum period
Resources and recommendations for continued support
Greater confidence and preparedness for your breastfeeding journey
Additional support is available through follow-up visits, virtual consultations, and extended lactation support packages.
Lactation Follow-Up Visit
60–90 Minute In-Home Follow-Up
Perfect for families seeking additional guidance after baby arrives.
During your visit, your IBCLC will assess feeding, answer questions, troubleshoot concerns, and update your feeding plan as needed.
Investment
Singleton: $135
Twins/Multiples: $175
Lactation Intensive Support
Sometimes families need more than a single consultation. Our Lactation Intensive Support sessions provide extended, hands-on guidance throughout the day so you can receive support across multiple feeding and pumping sessions in real time.
These sessions are ideal for parents navigating feeding challenges, building confidence, establishing milk supply, transitioning home from the hospital, or simply wanting the reassurance of having an experienced IBCLC by their side during those early weeks.
4-Hour Lactation Intensive
$280
8-Hour Lactation Intensive
$560
What’s Included
Your IBCLC will provide dedicated in-home clinical and emotional support tailored to your family’s needs.
Support may include:
Comprehensive feeding assessments
Latch and positioning support
Milk supply evaluation and planning
Pumping support and flange fitting
Breast and nipple pain assessment
Feeding plan development
Weighted feeds to assess milk transfer
Bottle-feeding support
Partner education and coaching
Referrals and care coordination when indicated
Throughout the day, we’ll work alongside you during multiple feeding and pumping sessions, allowing for real-time adjustments, skill building, and individualized support that simply isn’t possible during a single consultation.
Between feeding sessions, support may also include:
Basic newborn care support
Baby-related laundry
Preparation of nourishing lactation-friendly snacks
Opportunities for parents to rest, shower, nap, attend appointments, or complete household tasks while remaining available for feeds
Ideal For
Families experiencing latch difficulties
Concerns about milk supply
Painful breastfeeding
Parents of twins or multiples
Exclusive pumping families
NICU transitions
Returning-to-work planning
Parents seeking additional confidence and support during the early postpartum period
Our goal is simple: to help you feel supported, informed, and confident as you establish a feeding relationship that works for your family.
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Support
Every family deserves feeding support that feels empowering, personalized, and judgment-free. Whether your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or simply understanding your options, we’re here to help you navigate your feeding journey with confidence.
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
4 week Embodied Postpartum Somatic Workshop
Restore, reconnect, and rise: our postpartum workshop blends gentle yoga, pelvic floor recovery fitness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to support your healing journey after birth. Designed for parents in the early months postpartum, each session guides you through movement that rebuilds strength and pelvic stability, breath patterns that calm and energize, and simple nervous system practices to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and mood. Classes meet you where you are—whether you’re navigating diastasis, pelvic discomfort, or the relentless fatigue of new parenthood—offering practical tools you can integrate into daily life. Leave feeling stronger, more grounded, and more confident in your body.
4-Week Postpartum Transition Series — Soft Landing Postpartum Doula Collective
Week 1: Immediate Recovery & Rest
Focus: Physical healing, sleep rhythm, and gentle nourishment.
Content: Guided rest practices, pelvic floor and core-safe movements, perineal care, breastfeeding basics and latch support, managing postpartum bleeding, and strategies for optimizing sleep windows.
Support: Daily check-ins, personalized recovery plan, meal and hydration suggestions, and partner support guidance.
Week 2: Feeding, Infant Cues & Emotional Grounding
Focus: Feeding confidence (breastfeeding & bottle-feeding), reading newborn cues, and emotional stabilization.
Content: Hands-on feeding troubleshooting, establishing feeding routines aligned with baby’s cues, soothing techniques, recognizing baby temperament, early postpartum mood education, and grounding practices to calm anxiety.
Support: Twice-weekly consultations, feeding log review, practical calming exercises, and referrals for lactation or mental health specialists if needed.
Week 3: Family Rhythm & Practical Wellness
Focus: Creating sustainable household rhythms, light physical return-to-activity, and community building.
Content: Realistic daily and weekly scheduling, shared-care plans for partners and family, easy postpartum movement progressions, sleep shaping strategies, organization tips for meals and chores, and navigating visitors and boundaries.
Support: Co-created rhythm plan, movement check-ins, partner coaching session, and resource packet for household help.
Week 4: Integration, Self-Care & Planning Ahead
Focus: Transitioning to longer-term care, reintroducing work or social plans if applicable, and building ongoing support networks.
Content: Personalized postpartum-to-parenting roadmap, self-care routines tailored to energy levels, planning return-to-work or childcare transitions, connecting with community supports, and relapse-prevention for mood or physical setbacks.
Support: Final comprehensive review, long-term support recommendations, toolkit for follow-ups (providers, therapists, lactation consultants), and a celebration ritual to mark milestones.
Series Features
Duration: Four consecutive weeks of targeted support.
Format: Combination of in-home visits (or virtual sessions if preferred), on-call messaging during business hours, and customizable add-ons.
Team: Experienced postpartum doulas, lactation-aware practitioners, and vetted community resource partners.
Outcomes: Improved feeding confidence, safer physical recovery, better sleep rhythms, clearer family routines, and reduced isolation.
Enrollment Options
Standard 4-Week Package: Core visits and check-ins across the four weeks.
Enhanced Package: Extra visits, overnight support, extended lactation coaching, or specialized mental health coordination.
A la Carte: Single consults, movement sessions, partner coaching, or meal and nesting support.
How to Prepare
Have basic baby supplies ready (diapers, feeding tools), an easy-to-access space for rest, a list of current providers/meds, and any specific concerns or goals to share at intake.
Soft Landing Postpartum’s 4-week series is designed to create practical, personalized support during the critical first month, helping families move from survival to steadier rhythms with expert care and compassion.
Restore, realign, and reclaim your postpartum body and spirit with an in-home sound bath paired with gentle abdominal massage and nurturing belly binding. Enjoy a gentle, immersive sound bath to your living room—crystal bowls, soft chimes, and tuned vibration guide you into deep relaxation while supporting nervous system regulation and emotional release.
During the sound bath you will receive a gentle abdominal massage designed to support physical and emotional well-being.
After the sound journey, we perform personalized belly binding using breathable, supportive fabrics to encourage abdominal support, pelvic alignment, and improved posture. This combined session creates a calming, restorative container that honors your postpartum transition—suitable for anyone seeking gentle physical support, decreased tension, and a quiet moment to reconnect with the body. Sessions are tailored to your comfort, can be scheduled at convenient times, and include aftercare guidance so you continue to feel grounded at home.
Supports digestion and regular bowel function by easing abdominal tension and encouraging gentle movement.
Boosts pelvic and uterine health via increased circulation and release of stored tightness—especially helpful postpartum.
Calms the nervous system and lowers stress by combining soothing touch with vibrational sound, shifting toward rest and repair.
Releases emotional tension in the belly, often improving mood and resilience.
Deepens relaxation from the sound bath, aiding sleep and grounding.
Comfort and consent guide every step
Ground and connect with your body after the mountain you climbed bringing your baby earthside with a somatic breathwork session led by Emma Rea, Certified Breathwork Facilitator.
What to expect
A gentle, guided somatic breathwork practice tailored for the postpartum body.
Breath patterns that support nervous system regulation, release held tension, and restore feeling in areas affected by pregnancy and birth.
Mindful movement and grounding cues to help you reconnect with your pelvic floor, abdomen, and ribcage in a safe, paced way.
Space to process emotions and integrate the transformation of birth—held with trauma-informed care and compassionate guidance.
Practical takeaways: short breath sequences you can use during feeding, diapering, or when overwhelm rises.
Benefits of breathwork for postpartum recovery
Nervous system regulation: Breathwork shifts you from a chronically activated stress response toward parasympathetic states, reducing anxiety, night-time hypervigilance, and overwhelm common after birth.
Pain and tension relief: Focused breath and somatic release help soften tightness in the neck, shoulders, low back, and pelvic region—areas that often carry stress and compensation patterns postpartum.
Pelvic floor reconnection: Slow, intentional breathing encourages coordinated diaphragmatic movement and gentle pelvic floor engagement, supporting functional recovery without forcing or straining.
Improved sleep and energy: Deep, restorative breathing practices can enhance sleep quality and allow more efficient rest between wake-ups, helping replenish limited postpartum resources.
Emotional processing and release: Breathwork creates a contained, embodied way to access and integrate grief, joy, or shock related to the birth experience—helping you move through emotions rather than holding them in the body.
Core rehabilitation support: By promoting proper diaphragmatic breathing and intra-abdominal pressure regulation, breathwork complements core reconnection work and can support diastasis recti healing when practiced alongside appropriate physical therapy.
Greater present-moment connection: Breath as an anchor helps you be more present with your baby and with your own sensations—building confidence and a sense of safety in your changing body.
Hormonal and autonomic benefits: Regular breath practices may support hormonal balance and reduce sympathetic dominance, aiding milk flow and the overall adjustment to parenthood.
Who this is for
People in the weeks to months after birth seeking gentle, body-centered support.
Anyone wanting practical breath tools for managing anxiety, pain, or overwhelm while caring for an infant.
Those looking to deepen body awareness and support pelvic/core recovery without aggressive exercise.
Led by Emma Rea, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, this session is trauma-informed, paced for postpartum bodies, and designed to leave you feeling more grounded, embodied, and resourced as you navigate early parenthood. Bring a blanket, a pillow under your knees if needed, and a willingness to breathe with kindness.