Find a Postpartum Doula in Brooklyn
Postpartum & Newborn Care for Anytime of Day or Night
At Happy Family After, we bring a touch of magic to postpartum care for Brooklyn families with our knowledgeable, comprehensive, and compassionate services. Picture waking up feeling as if you've ridden a unicorn down a rainbow of well-rested joy! Our dedicated overnight, live-in, or daytime doulas ensure you get the support you need to thrive in your new role as a parent.
Whether you're a first-time parent or welcoming another child, our hand-holding (and baby-holding!) caregivers tailor their support to your family’s unique needs, helping you to understand your baby's cues, discover routines that work for you, and allow for you to rest and recharge, making parenthood a delightful journey.
Helping Brooklyn Parents Feel Confident
Our postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists serve Brooklyn families in the following neighborhoods:
- Bay Ridge
- Bed-Stuy
- Boerum Hill
- Brooklyn Heights
- Bushwick
- Carol Gardens
- Clinton Hill
- Cobble Hill
- Dumbo
- Fort Greene
- Greenpoint
- Park Slope
- Prospect Heights
- Red Hook
- Williamsburg
- Windsor Terrace
Best Resources for Brooklyn Families with Newborns
For parents building their careers and families in New Jersey, there are lots of resources to support your parenting journey.
Best Pediatricians in Brooklyn
Brooklyn boasts some of the best pediatricians and children's medical facilities in the NYC area. With over 40 locations in New York, New Jersey and (16 of which are in Brooklyn), Tribeca Pediatrics is known for its holistic approach, providing care exactly where you need it. Heights Pediatric is recognized by NCQA as a Patient Centered Medical Home, offering breastfeeding and chestfeeding support, vaccinations, telemedicine and health classes with personalized attention. Whether you’re bringing your little one for a well-child visit, surgery, or hospital stay, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone helps parents prepare for their experience and provides some of the most advanced care in the New York City area.
Best Parenting and Mom’s Groups in Brooklyn
Brooklyn offers a wealth of support for new parents through various groups. The New Moms Group provides a local meeting space for new mothers where you can engage in parenting discussions, gather valuable resources, and ask all your parenting questions. Online, Facebook groups such as Brooklyn Moms, Crown Heights Parents, and Bed-Stuy Parents offer vibrant communities for advice and camaraderie. Rainbow Families serves the LGBTQIA community through support groups and an active Facebook page. Park Slope Parents has a collection of articles and resources for expectant and new parents on topics from breastfeeding and pumping to postpartum recovery and all things family life.
Let’s face it, postpartum recovery can be challenging. When new parents need extra mental health support, Brooklyn Parent Support offers meditation, individual therapy and group therapy — including groups for LGBTQIA+ folks and Mothers of Kids with Disabilities.
Brooklyn’s Best Family-Friendly Activities for New Parents
If you’re looking for a beautiful infant boutique in Brooklyn, Little Loungers is the perfect place to find gorgeous newborn gorgeous designer clothes for both babies and kids. Smoochie Baby gives parents unique, playful and fun options to dress their babies and children. And when the time comes, Owl Tree Kids is a recommerce solution to help you purge the piles of baby gear and threads, helping new parents in the Brooklyn community shop sustainably.
Need some time out of the house? Check out The Canopy NYC — a 5,000 sf indoor play and movement studio in Williamsburg built especially for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups! If you’re looking for outdoor stroller time, of course Brooklyn Bridge Park offers 4 great playgrounds for toddlers and young ones to enjoy climbing, playing in the sand and water, or for parents to stroll with their babies. When it comes to indoor play, Brooklyn can’t be beat! Play Kids in Greenpoint and Fairytale Island in Bay Ridge offer toddlers prime indoor playgrounds to explore.
Postpartum Doulas from Happy Family After
At Happy Family After in Brooklyn, we offer customized postpartum doula packages tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. With options for daytime, overnight care, evening and weekend care on a committed or flexible schedule, our highly skilled postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists are carefully matched to each family, ensuring consistent and seamless support.
Our caregivers honor your parenting choices, providing non-judgmental guidance through in-person visits or late-night conversations. Every parent and child is unique, and we celebrate your individual approach to parenting.