Postpartum doula · Keene, NH
Rest now. Rise when you’re ready.
In-home postpartum doula support for families in Keene and the Monadnock Region: practical help, honest answers, and real rest during the fourth trimester.
The fourth trimester
What does a postpartum doula do?
A postpartum doula provides non-medical, in-home support in the weeks after birth. A birth doula is with you through labor; a postpartum doula shows up once you’re home.
That means help with feeding, newborn care, and recovery, plus the hundred small things that pile up when everyone is running on very little sleep. Think of it as the village new parents were always meant to have.
- 01
For you
Time to rest and heal, a warm meal, and someone to talk to about how you're really doing.
- 02
For your baby
Gentle, attentive newborn care: soothing, diapering, bathing, and learning their cues together.
- 03
For your home
Light meal prep, laundry, dishes, and time with older siblings, so home feels manageable again.
Services
Support that meets you where you are
Every visit is shaped around what will help most that day. Here’s what support can include.
Daytime support
Three- to six-hour visits for rest, recovery, and an extra set of hands. Shower, nap, eat a real meal. I've got the baby.
Overnight support
I care for your baby through the night and bring them to you for feeds, so you wake up having actually slept.
Feeding support
Practical help with breastfeeding, pumping, bottles, or a mix of all three, with no judgment. I'll refer you to an IBCLC when you need more.
Newborn care know-how
Bathing, swaddling, soothing, and reading your baby's cues, learned hands-on, at your pace, in your own home.
Emotional support
A calm, listening presence during a big transition, with gentle mood check-ins and referrals for perinatal mental health care.
Household help
Nourishing snacks and simple meals, laundry, tidying, and attention for big siblings who are adjusting too.
Amy Milne · Keene, NH
Meet your doula
Hi, I’m Amy.
I started Rest & Rise because the weeks after birth are some of the most tender, and most under-supported, in a family’s life. We plan carefully for the birth, then send new parents home to figure out the rest on their own.
My work is simple: I show up, I listen, and I help with whatever will make the biggest difference that day. That might be a feeding question, a warm meal, or holding the baby while you finally take a shower and a nap.
I’m based in Keene and love this corner of New Hampshire, where neighbors still show up for each other. Rest & Rise is my way of showing up.
- Rest is part of recovery, not a reward you have to earn.
- There is no single right way to feed a baby.
- Every family's fourth trimester looks different, and that's okay.
How it works
Three simple steps to a calmer start
- 1
Free consultation
A relaxed 20-minute call to talk through your due date, your hopes, and the kind of help you're picturing.
- 2
Your support plan
Together we choose the hours, daytime or overnight, and what matters most to your family. Booking during pregnancy is ideal.
- 3
Care begins
Once you're home with your baby, I come to you. Your plan flexes as you learn what you need.
Pricing
Simple, flexible packages
Book by the hour or save with a package. We’ll find the right fit during your free consultation.
Daytime visits
$40per hour
3-hour minimum
- Feeding & newborn care support
- Light meals & household help
- Protected time for you to rest
- Most popular
Fourth Trimester
$1,10030 hours
Save $100+ vs. hourly
- Use within your first 12 weeks
- Mix daytime & overnight shifts
- Priority scheduling
- Text support between visits
Overnight support
$50per hour
8–10 hour shifts
- Overnight newborn care
- Baby brought to you for feeds
- Morning handoff & notes
Gift certificates available, a meaningful baby shower gift. Travel within 25 miles of Keene is included.
Service area
Rooted in Keene, caring across the Monadnock Region
I travel to families within about 25 miles of Keene. Peterborough, Brattleboro, and other nearby towns can often be arranged, so just ask.
- Keene
- Swanzey
- Marlborough
- Troy
- Fitzwilliam
- Jaffrey
- Dublin
- Harrisville
- Sullivan
- Surry
- Westmoreland
- Chesterfield
- Spofford
- Walpole
- Winchester
- Hinsdale
FAQ
Questions families often ask
Don’t see yours? Call or text (609) 226-7574. I’m happy to talk it through.
When should I book a postpartum doula?
Ideally during your second or early third trimester, so we have time to plan. It's never too late, though. Many families reach out after their baby arrives, and I'll do my best to fit you in.
Do you provide medical care?
No. Postpartum doulas provide non-medical support. I don't diagnose or treat, but I can help you notice when something is worth a call to your provider, and I keep a list of trusted local resources.
Can you help whether I breastfeed, pump, or formula feed?
Yes, all of the above. I support breastfeeding, pumping, bottle and formula feeding, and any combination. For more complex challenges I'll connect you with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Is a postpartum doula only for first-time parents?
Not at all. Second and third babies bring their own challenges, like caring for a newborn while a toddler needs you too.
What if my baby arrives early?
Your plan simply starts when you're ready. Send me a message when your baby arrives and we'll adjust the schedule together.
Free consultation
Let’s talk about your fourth trimester.
A relaxed 20-minute call, no pressure. Tell me about your due date and what you’re hoping for, and we’ll see if Rest & Rise is a good fit.
- (609) 226-7574
- amy
@restandrisedoula.com - Based in Keene, NH
- Consultations Mon–Sat · Overnights by arrangement