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Postpartum and NICU Doula Services for the Phoenix Metro Area
Experienced, Compassionate Support with Robyn
CertifiedPostpartum Doula - NICU Doula - Parent Educator
& Trained Newborn Care Specialist
Robyn is a DTI Certified Postpartum Doula with specialized training as a certified NICU Doula for work with medically complex infant care. She is also a trained Newborn Care Specialist (trained by Newborn Care Solutions) and as a Happiest Baby on the Block certified educator with over 20 years of experience in childcare and parent education. She brings both expert knowledge and genuine understanding to every family she serves. Her background in early childhood education and theology shapes her compassionate, holistic approach to supporting parents during one of life's most transformative seasons.
"After more than 20 years of working with families, I've learned that those early days and weeks with your baby—whether you're home or in the NICU can feel overwhelming, even when they're filled with love. As a certified postpartum doula and trained NICU doula, I'm here to walk alongside you with the kind of support that helps you feel more confident and less alone.
In addition to raising my own adult children, I have worked with infants and families in a supportive role, as a professional nanny. I also volunteer at the bedside in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Phoenix Children's Hospital, supporting babies recovering from heart surgery and their families.
I know what it's like to navigate the unexpected, and I'm here to help you find your footing, whatever your journey looks like."
Certified Postpartum Doula
Robyn trained with DTI (Doula Training International) as a postpartum doula. This included training for baby and parents including lactaion and feeding.
Certified
NICU Doula
NICU Doula Academy, taught by Mary Farrelly, who is the leading authority for supporting families coming home from longer stays in the NICU, CVICU, or PICU.
Newborn Care Specialist
Newborns require specialized knowledge. Robyn was trained as a newborn care specialist with the Newborn Care Soultions education program, the gold standard for the NCS space.
Happiest Baby on the Block Certified
I am a certified parent educator with Happiest Baby on the Block, which allows me to include private parenting classes as part of my packages.
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Trained by the American Red Cross, I have a current certification that meets OSHA standards.
AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
I have my clearance card from the state of Arizona. I can also provide additional backround clerance upon request.
Professionally Insured
I carry professional liability insurance for your peace of mind and protection.
Robyn is a mom to two young adults and shares her smoke-free household with her husband and two large, lovable dogs. She is great with all pets from cats and dogs to snakes and hamsters. She maintains current vaccinations and can provide documentation, including negative Hepatitis B testing upon request. She has previous experience and training with children around water, including being a lifegaurd and swim instructor.
We want you to be delighted with your postpartum experience...
TESTIMONIALS
Postpartum Care - Twin Preemies on Feeding Tubes
"We can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for our boys. You spent countless hours holding them, loving them, and caring for them. You guided them through sleep training and helped their development in ways that got us somewhere we never thought we could reach in such a short time.
You always came in with a sunny disposition, anticipating our needs before we knew them.
At a time when we felt desperate and confused, navigating so many medical complexities, you were there for us, and that meant more than we could put into words."
Postpartum Care - Baby Girl on NG Tube to fully bottle fed
"We cannot express our gratitude enough for your loving support with caring for our baby girl! You came into our lives when we needed you the most. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, guidance, conversation, and friendship. And most importantly, thank you so much for helping our baby girl grow and thrive! Without you, she would not be the happy and healthy baby that she is today! I thank you for the peaceful night’s sleep I got too :) This is not goodbye, this is see you soon. You are truly doing what you were meant to do!."
Postpartum Care - Baby Girl with Cleft Palate
Having Robyn by our side during this transition made an immeasurable difference in my experience. She understood that postpartum care is not just about the newborn but is also about supporting the mother
who is learning, adapting and finding her footing.
Robyn created a calm, supportive and nonjudgmental presence in our home. She
helped me feel seen, capable and cared for. Whether it was offering reassurance
during moments of self-doubt, answering questions I didn’t even know how to ask, or
simply sitting with me during a hard day, Robyn always showed up with compassion and
attentiveness.
Robyn provided practical, thoughtful support tailored to our family needs. This included
newborn care and feedings which was especially important given our baby’s medical
needs. She loved my baby like her own and that I am so grateful for."
Postpartum Care - Baby Boy with (SGA) Small-for-gestational-age
"My sons simply would not be who they each are today without Robyn’s guidance and care. My youngest baby, born SGA after a very scary, complicated birth, would not finally be gaining healthy weight had it not been for Robyn’s expert and nurturing care. Even my well-versed ND pediatrician was significantly impacted by Robyn’s education on topics like bottle aversion; he emphatically thanked her for her work ahead, for her journey with the many families who will enjoy health and healing for years to come.
As caring as Robyn is, she is just as equally sensitive to the intimate yet professional parent-baby-doula relationship. Not only does Robyn compassionately consider each of my sons’ capacities and emotional states, she also seamlessly holds appropriate workplace boundaries and allows us to make our own decisions, building serious trust within our family. In as much, her inherently trauma-sensitive approach speaks to my heart as a parent who values education as much as attunement, parental structure as much as child’s agency.
Robyn has undeniable grace with communication and education. It can take enormous effort and delicacy to educate new parents while still honoring their perspective. Her discernment on when to offer kind communication, when to convey emotional support, and when to listen to our unique wishes, creates wonderful mutual respect."
Postpartum Care - Baby Boy with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
"Robyn has been working with my son who has
a congenital heart defect. When she first met him, he had many health restrictions due to having open heart surgery in July. She was so careful and attentive with him to make sure he was safe and doing well. She has worked with him closely every day.
Robyn is a one-of-a-kind person that came into my life and has been a true blessing. She
is someone that loves what she does and it shows in every aspect of her time with children."
Toddler Care
We have had wonderful experience with Robyn. She is loving, patient and kind and teaches our kid something new every time they meet. We know that when we leave our child with Robyn, she will be in good hands and she will have a wonderful time. Robyn is also communicative, punctual and all around a wonderful, warm and reassuring presence in our lives.
Reconnecting to the Lost Art of Postpartum Care
I work to create the space to rest, recover, and bond with your baby during those first precious weeks and months.
With a postpartum doula, you'll have someone who answers your questions without judgment, helps you feel confident in your new role, and ensures you're supported—not just surviving, but actually enjoying this time.
You'll get the sleep you need, the reassurance that you're doing a great job, and the freedom to focus on what matters most: getting to know your baby and healing from birth. This is your time to be cared for, so you can care for your little one.
How Can a Postpartum Doula Help You?
A postpartum doula is there to care for you while you care for your baby. I help with newborn care—feeding support, diapering, swaddling, soothing—and light household tasks so you can actually rest and heal. I answer your questions with evidence-based information (not judgment), help you trust your instincts, and create a calm space where you can process everything you're feeling.
Care is customized to your family's specific needs. Connect with me and we can create a custom care plan for you.
Curious what a visit actually looks like? Here's a typical postpartum doula shift.
Meal PrepAration
Light Housekeeping
Newborn Care
Parent Education
Postpartum Recovery
Care Referrals
Certifications and Associations
Evidence Based
Trauma Informed
Grounded in Authentic Attachments
Judgement Free and & Inclusive
Values That Match Yours
I am here to support you creating the postpartum experience that matches your values. Giving you the support you need to physically recover and adjust to life with your baby. My beliefs should never shape your care, I am here to support your beleifs and what is empowering to you. That said, I am happy to share about my philosophies with you. My guiding principles are:
Evidence Based
Trauma Informed
Grounded in Authentic Attachments
Judgement Free & Inclusive
Call or text me at (480) 420-8511
I often have my phone on silent to be focused on my current client, if you call please leave a few good times to call you back! Feel free to text even if it is 2 am. You can also use this contact us form if that is easier for you!
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