Comprehensive Postpartum Support for the Whole Family

Holly Chargin, Postpartum Doula

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Meet Holly (she/her)

Hi there, I'm Holly! As a postpartum doula, I'm here to support you and your family through the early weeks following the arrival of your baby... or babies!

I’ve had a passion for working with children and families for as long as I can remember. Growing up with a large family, there were always kids to watch and entertain, even when I myself was still a kid! To foster this passion I obtained my BA in Early Childhood Studies in 2021. While in college, I became a teacher in the toddler and infant rooms at a nearby preschool. I learned about doula work and eagerly pursued my postpartum doula training and certification.

I’ve had the honor of working with many families as their postpartum doula for over two years. I’m proud of this addition to my near-decade of experience working with children and families.

Postpartum doula work is truly my calling. I take immense pride in being a supportive presence during such a a significant time in your life. I will always meet you where you’re at, work through difficult times, and celebrate your wins.

Ways We Can Work Together

Postpartum Planning

Where can I find a lactation consultant? How do I establish healthy sleep habits for me and my newborn? How do I manage having two kids? How can I care for my body after childbirth? The list goes on…

Feel familiar? Let me help you answer all your questions and more!

Hands-on Support & Visits

Imagine you wake up from a restful nap, the house is tidied, the baby has been fed and put down for a nap, you hop in the shower while I make you a nutritious meal.

Sound like a dream? Let’s talk!

Virtual Support

Tired of 4am google searches about newborn care? I offer short term, easily accesible virtual doula support. Perfect for breastfeeding troubleshooting, non-medical baby-care questions, and emotional support.

Judgment-free, easily accessible support for those who don’t need in-person support.

My Services

Postpartum Doula Support

4-hour minimum per visit

As your doula I'll be there as a calm, educated, and helpful presence. My role is to ensure that you're taken care of while you adjust to the arrival of your baby...or babies!

  • Hands-on baby care (ex: feeding, bathing, diapering)

  • Feeding support (ex: breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula)

  • Sleep support (ex: swaddling, soothing, pacifiers, optimizing sleep habits)

  • Educational newborn care tips (babywearing, nail care, etc.)

  • Nutritious meal prep for the whole family

  • Light housework (ex: dishes, laundry, general tidying)

  • Birth recovery support and birth story processing

  • Assistance with sibling care

  • Extra set of hands and a listening ear

Virtual Support

Booked separately or as an add-on service to in-person visits

  • Phone calls, video calls, messaging, and check-ins

  • Virtual doula services for breastfeeding troubleshooting, emotional support, or if you simply have questions about newborn care

  • Personalized guidance to help you navigate the challenges and successes of postpartum recovery, through the ease of virtual support

Pricing

Hourly rate

  • $45/hr for daytime services (7am-7pm)

  • Pricing remains the same for twins/triplets

  • Flexible pricing available on a case-by-case basis

  • "Holly is an exceptional doula and individual and we would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated doula."

    “Throughout our months working with Holly she consistently demonstrated a high level of knowledge, kindness, and helpfulness that far exceeded our expectations. Holly's expertise and guidance were invaluable as we began our new parenting journey, and we always felt supported and empowered by her presence. She showed us the ropes in caring for our newborn, and intuitively knew how to supportively engage with us and our visiting families. One of Holly's unexpected strengths (in addition to supporting us and our baby) was her proactive approach to assisting with household chores. Holly is the best!”

    - Aaron S.

  • "Holly is clearly knowledgable and passionate about this work"

    "Holly listened and supported my family without judgement. I felt that my babies and I were in safe hands right away. She is sharp, smart, and emotionally observant. She was able to blend into our home quickly and effortlessly”

    - Emily T. & Matt S.

  • "Holly feels like a natural addition to your family! She truly helps eliminate so much stress that comes with having a new baby. "

    “She helped me recover by assisting with household tasks, taking care of my new baby, entertaining my toddler, and helping make sure I was staying healthy and rested. Holly was a great listener and helped me process all of the new and stressful things that come with the newborn stage. My partner and I had such an easier time with my second child’s newborn stage by hiring Holly. Holly is so great, hire her! She was incredibly dependable, warm, and easy to talk to. She is fantastic support for moms and their families in the postpartum period.”

    - Hannah H.

  • "Hiring Holly was the best decision our family made entering into this new phase with our first baby. She is such a calming presence, providing companionship, gentle guidance and nurturing care."

    “Holly does pretty much everything a new mother needs in the first few weeks to months with a new baby. Rest and recovery is vital after giving birth, and Holly helps facilitate that while keeping your household running! She always made sure I had plenty to eat and drink, and always made time to sit down and check in with me to see how I was doing. 100% say yes to hiring Holly. I was on the fence, not knowing if it was necessary to have this kind of help after having a baby. Now being on the other side of having our first baby, and having experienced three months of help with Holly, I know that my experience without her would have been vastly more challenging.”

    - Leah K.

  • "I used to look forward to the weekends. Now I look forward to Mondays...that's when Holly gets here."

    - Genevieve K.

Contact

Let’s chat! Please complete this form or feel free to reach out to me directly. Talk soon!

naturalbridgesdoula@gmail.com

FAQs

  • Yes! I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International. I’m currently training with Cornerstone Birthwork to expand my knowledge and services offered.

  • My hourly rate is $45/hr for daytime shifts between 7am-7pm.

    If you are in need of reduced fees, please reach out. I’m able to provide fee adjustments on a case-by-case basis.

  • Each visit is 4 hours long. Every visit looks different for every family. An average shift might look like me arriving, checking in with you, starting laundry, and making you a meal. You then might want to nap or shower while I give baby a bath, do dishes, or fold laundry. Then I give baby to you to breastfeed while I entertain your toddler and make you a snack plate.

    There are so many ways a visit can go, but by the time I leave, I aim to have you feel refreshed and well taken care of!