Suzy the Doula

“Support during your postpartum time should be compassionate, personalized, professional, and reflect your preferred parenting approach. This is what I commit to you.”

Suzanne Galat, Owner

What’s a Postpartum Doula
and why do I need one?

Hi, I’m Suzy!

As a certified postpartum doula, I am your post-birth guide when you get home from the hospital.  I can be there DAY ONE when most new parents are exhausted, overwhelmed, and, need hands-on support.  I will help you learn to breastfeed, and generally inform as to what is in the range of normal.  It is my greatest pleasure to help families find their way as new parents, so that they can approach the first few weeks and months postpartum with joy and confidence.  

I provide practical support, and evidence-based information to help you navigate your new role in what can often feel like a very foreign land. (And, yes, there are plenty of guidebooks to this foreign land, but as I point out to my clients, I’m there to help them with their baby, not the baby in the book. I love to troubleshoot and normalize areas of uncertainty, and help parents get off to a great start.

I create a space of warmth and openness to help new parents make informed choices.  My work is personalized to support you!  

What makes Me a Great Doula?

As a doula, I feel like a personal trainer who comes in to help and support you in this amazing journey, and bridge the gap between when you leave the hospital and your 1st post-birth follow-up usually at 3 weeks.

Beyond, the mandatory Postpartum doula courses and certifications, I have an advanced certification as a Certified Lactation counselor. My greatest moments are when I have helped my new mom achieve success with her feeding plan.

I want to make your life easier so you can take it all in and adjust slowly to the new rhythm of life. I want to help you feel capable and self-confident to have this miracle of bringing a child into the world.

Since I had two children I know how valuable it is to have a professional coach around to make the first few weeks memorable.

Postpartum Doula Support

Welcoming a new baby is exciting but exhausting for the newly minted parents.

Support is a crucial piece of your recovery.

That’s where I come in to support and help everyone adjust to this wondrous time in your lives.

I have experience with:

• First time moms

• C-section moms

• Advanced maternal age

• Breastfeeding complications

• Milk pumping and expressing

• Cooking