We Can Help You Build Your Village

Let us help connect you with providers and services that can ensure you feel 100% supported during your postpartum experience. 

Meet Our Referral Partners

  • Sara D.

    Newborn Care Specialist
    Provides Overnight Care & Sleep Support

    Sara has been working as a NCS since 2021 and was trained by Katie through our NLN training program. She has her master’s degree in early intervention special education and has extensive experience working with children ages 0-3. Her prior work experience includes working as an early childhood special educator and a live-in nanny for a family in Paris. She holds multiple certifications in early childhood development and is by far our leading expert on up-to-date education. Sara is also infant CPR/First Aid certified.

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Sara S.

    Newborn Care Specialist
    Provides Overnight Care & Sleep Support

    Sara has been a NCS for the last 5 years. She was trained by Katie and has partnered to help support over 15 families with NLN. She is trained in sleep coaching as well as sleep training. Sara has her master's degree in education with her undergraduate degree in psychology and child and family studies. She is a very caring person who really enjoys helping new parents figure out the first few months after bringing home baby. Sara is also infant CPR/First Aid certified.

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Allison E.

    Newborn Care Specialist
    Provides Overnight Care

    Allison has been a NCS for over five years and was independently certified and trained before coming to work with NLN. She has helped several families by providing overnight support in the Greater Portland area. Allison is especially great at troubleshooting irregular sleeping habits and helping to ensure parents are getting enough rest. Allison was a nanny prior to an NCS and is also a licensed clinician who helps moms dealing with postpartum mental health issues. She is infant CPR/First Aid certified.

    Starting at $50/hr

  • Cate R.

    Overnight Nanny

    Cate has worked in the early childhood field for the past 20 years. In addition to working as an Overnight Nanny, she is a Social Worker who supports children and families. She has also worked as a 0-3 Early Childhood Specialist, Family Partner and Head Start Teacher and Childcare owner. When she's not working with other children, she is spending time with her 7 year old son. Currently, Cate is working toward her Newborn Care Specialist certification. She is certified in infant CPR/First Aid and is a level 2 Reiki practitioner.

    Starting at $34/hr

  • Bry P.

    Overnight Nanny

    Bryannah has been caring for children for over 10 years as both a daytime and overnight nanny, becoming a full-time provider in 2023. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent development and is currently getting her master's in clinical mental health counseling. She has extensive experience working with newborns babies up to age one, including multiples. Bryannah was previously a certified pharmacy technician and has applicable first-aid training and a CPR certification.

    Starting at $35/hr

  • Jeni S.

    Postpartum and Labor Doula
    Provides Daytime and Overnight Support

    Jeni is a DONA Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, and a Certified Lactation Counselor. Prior to becoming a doula, Jeni was an infant nanny and Certified Family Visitor. She has extensive training in evidence-based infant care, early childhood development, parent-child interaction, transitions and routines, and family well-being. Jeni is passionate about validating, normalizing, empowering, and supporting the entire family. She is CPR/First Aid Certified.

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Jessica F.

    Postpartum and Labor Doula
    Provides Daytime and Overnight Support

    Jessica is a ProDoula Certified Labor, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula. For over 20 years she has worked as a labor coach, CNA and Home Health caregiver. She loves helping parents bring new life into this world and is passionate about empowering and educating parents to have supported birth and postpartum experiences. Jessica is certified in Basic Life Support and is working toward her Lactation Counselor Certificate and Medical Assistant Certificate. She is infant CPR/First Aid Certified.​

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Abbie G.

    Postpartum Doula and Chef
    Provides Daytime Support

    Abbie is a Postpartum Doula, holistic natural foods chef and perinatal herbalist. Abbie has been cooking professionally for over 12 years, offering health supportive and nutritious meals to families and individuals. After the birth of her daughter, Abbie felt passionate about becoming a Postpartum Doula to help support others during the fourth trimester. She attended a DONA certified program and is CPR/First aid certified. Abbie brings her unique background to her doula work, as she is passionate about using food and herbal elements as a tool to heal during the postpartum period.

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Corynn C.

    Postpartum Doula
    Provides Daytime Support

    Corynn is committed to supporting families through every step of their birthing journey. She has a master's degree in education and several years of experience working closely with families in an educational capacity. Corynn's journey into postpartum birth work was inspired by her own experiences, motivating her to provide invaluable support to others. Recently graduating from both the Britta Bushnell and Carriage House Birth mentorship programs, Corynn is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques to empower families during this transformative period.

    Starting at $45/hr

  • Ashley R.

    Postpartum Doula and Stylist
    Provides Daytime Support

    Ashley is a Postpartum Doula and Stylist. Whether she is working with a new parent or building a wardrobe with a client, her goal is the same - to allow you to feel like the person you are in this moment. She says her “work is not to change anything about you but to help you feel most like yourself.” Ashley was trained by DONA International in 2019. She is passionate about keeping up her education and recently completed the Whole Body Pregnancy Postpartum Doula Training. Ashley is infant CPR/First Aid/AED certified.

    Starting at $45/hr

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