Sheyda
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA, LACTATION COUNSELOR
My name is Sheyda (she/her) and I am honored to provide birth and postpartum doula support + lactation counseling to families in Brooklyn, Queens, and some areas of Manhattan.
Birth Support (see pricing info below)
I was inspired to pursue birth work after my own pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with my son in 2022. I was in awe of every mother and parent who had come through this experience before me, birthing and raising their babies. Becoming a parent has demanded of me strength, courage, tenderness and self-compassion and as a mom to a now toddler, what I learn about myself and the love and privilege that comes with raising a small human continues to amaze me. I love to connect with others as they go through this transition as well.
Postpartum Support (see packages/pricing below)
The early weeks with a new baby are tender, transformative, and often overwhelming. I help parents recover, rest, and find their new rhythm. Whether it’s newborn care, emotional support, or making sure you have nourishing food to eat and a moment to breathe, my goal is to create a safe, nurturing space so you can enjoy bonding with your baby and find your confidence. I love to work with folks prenatally for education and preparation for this period too, and offer a private course that goes over what to expect in the first few days and weeks physically, emotionally and relationally, educates on baby needs and behaviors, and sets you up to meet your infant feeding goals.
Lactation & Infant Feeding (see pricing info below)
As a lactation counselor, I support chestfeeding, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping with compassion and without judgment. Feeding a baby is a lot of work, especially at the beginning! I offer an understanding ear as well as information and guidance so you can make the best decisions to meet your goals. My priority is that you feel respected, cared for, and confident as you nourish your baby in ways that work best for your family.
ERDC blog posts by Sheyda:
"Postpartum Prep: Ask for help, and then more help!"
"Postpartum for Partners:'What can I do?'"
Testimonials
“Sheyda’s support for our family in the postpartum period was extremely valuable. We felt taken care of both physically and emotionally — she took care of so much from cooking, organizing and baby wearing to feeding and planning ahead. My son loved her, she helped him sleep well and she contributed immensely to our preparation for the next phase of parenthood. We feel so grateful to have met and connected with Sheyda. Any family would be lucky to have her support and guidance.”
-Lou
“To have Sheyda’s expertise in the postpartum weeks has been monumental. She offered breastfeeding tips (that worked!), went grocery shopping, gave me massages, and also visited me in the hospital as I suffered from preeclampsia. She has been such a comfort and I am so happy I got to work with her!”
- Jillian, Carroll Gardens
“Sheyda provided great insight, love, and support for our family as we welcomed our daughter into the world. I would hire her in a heartbeat again.”
-Emma, Brooklyn Heights
“Sheyda was sweet and attentive when looking after our newborn. She has a very calming presence and helped provide support when we needed it most the first few weeks post delivery. I have full confidence in Sheyda and would be happy to recommend her to any family.”
-Gina, Bushwick
Packages/Services
Birth Doula Support
Includes 1 virtual prenatal session, 1 in-home prenatal session and on-call availability from 38 weeks onward, labor support up until about 2 hours after birth, and 1 2-hour postpartum visit.
$1250
Hourly Postpartum Support
Contracts are 12 hours minimum and daytime visits are 3 or 4 hours long. This includes 1 prenatal in-home visit for postpartum and lactation prep.
$52/hr
Lactation Visit
Includes a 1.5-hour in-home visit, a 30 minute virtual follow-up and 1 week of phone support.
$120
Quiet Bloom - Virtual Postpartum Support
Consistent, compassionate support and guidance during the fourth trimester.
1 virtual planning session before birth
6 weekly private Google Meet or Zoom calls (30–40 minutes)
Ongoing text or voice messaging access between sessions.
Tailored resources after each call
Education and support on topics like:
• Feeding (breast/chestfeeding, bottle, pumping)
• Baby care + soothing strategies
• Navigating postpartum recovery + identity shifts
• Emotional well-being and realistic self-care
This is a good option for families who want a consistent voice to lean on as they are figuring out infant feeding and care, sleep and adjusting to life with their new baby, with evidence based guidance and zero judgement.
$295
Preparing Your Nest - Private Postpartum Preparation
A prenatal private course designed to help you lighten the mental load before your baby arrives, so that when the time comes, you can focus on rest, recovery, and bonding with your little one.
We will work together over 3 one-on-one virtual sessions before birth that are 90 minutes each.
You will walk away from our time together:
Knowing what to expect physically and emotionally the first few weeks after birth.
Knowing what to expect physically and emotionally the first few weeks after birth.
with a postpartum support plan put into place that you’ve communicated to your family and friends.
ready to begin your nursing journey with knowledge of all of your infant feeding options.
clear-eyed with sleep strategies for the whole family
For families who want focused guidance on what truly matters when preparing for the fourth trimester, and are ready to design a softer-landing for their postpartum selves.
$275