Postpartum doula in Stockholm
Evidence-based postpartum care in Stockholm
The first few months after birth are an incredible yet challenging time, when support from those around you is especially important. As one of Stockholm’s and Sweden’s only certified postpartum doulas, I am available to support families during this period.
I provide guidance in responsive newborn care while ensuring that parents feel safe, supported, and cared for. This type of support is associated with a reduced risk of postpartum depression, increased likelihood of successful breastfeeding, and greater confidence in the transition to parenthood.
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In-Home Postpartum Doula Support
Fees & Structure:
550 SEK per hour + cost of ingredients
Minimum commitment of 24 hours total
(Typically 3–4 hours per visit)
Services Include:
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Two prenatal planning sessions focused on your individual needs, preferences, and preparation for the postpartum period
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Individually tailored, nutrient-dense meals prepared in your home or delivered to the hospital
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Postpartum recovery support as requested, including sitz baths, foot baths, massage, and abdominal binding
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Emotional support and guided processing of your birth experience
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Evidence-informed breastfeeding support to help you establish and maintain feeding
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Education on infant sleep from a biological perspective, including safe sleep guidance
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Newborn care support while you rest, shower, or take personal time
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Light household assistance, such as laundry and dishes
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Provision of relevant educational resources tailored to your situation
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Referrals to appropriate healthcare providers when indicated
About This Package:
During two prenatal consultations, we develop a comprehensive postpartum plan based on your individual preferences and priorities.
We review practical preparations for your baby’s arrival and discuss hospital postpartum routines, including how you can advocate for conditions that support a calm, uninterrupted first meeting with your baby.
I will visit you at least twice per week beginning on the day your baby is born. The first visit takes place within 48 hours of birth.
If your postpartum period begins in the hospital, support is adapted accordingly. I can visit you in the maternity ward or NICU, provide remote support, and deliver prepared meals as needed.
Warm, easily digestible, nutrient-dense meals are an important part of physical recovery and can contribute significantly to overall wellbeing during the early postpartum period.
Rest, warmth, nourishment, and connection form the foundation of your postpartum sanctuary. At each visit, you receive attentive support and individualized guidance, along with a warm, home-cooked meal prepared from scratch. You’ll also have dedicated time to rest while I assist with light household tasks such as laundry and dishes. I provide attentive newborn care when needed, offering you an opportunity to rest while your baby is held in safe and experienced hands.
If you wish, you may incorporate traditional postpartum recovery practices such as a soothing herbal sitz bath, a warming foot soak, or abdominal binding to support physical healing.
Breastfeeding support is also included as part of your care. I provide evidence-informed guidance to help facilitate a strong and sustainable start to your feeding relationship. Receiving support in your own home can make a meaningful difference, rather than needing to schedule appointments and travel to a lactation clinic.
If you are bottle-feeding or combination feeding, I offer instruction in paced bottle-feeding techniques and provide practical assistance with bottle cleaning and sterilization.
Postpartum care after abortion, pregnancy loss or still birth
Fees & Structure:
550 SEK per hour
Minimum of 3 hours total (one visit)
Services Include:
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Attentive emotional support
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Guidance in managing physical changes and maintaining overall wellbeing
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Support for breast tenderness and milk production (if this is part of your experience)
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Warm, nourishing postpartum meals
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Light household assistance, including laundry and dishes
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Referrals to other healthcare providers when appropriate
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An optional ceremony to honor your baby, if desired
About This Package:
If your pregnancy ended early, whether by choice or due to an unexpected loss, you deserve comprehensive emotional and physical care.
An abortion or miscarriage can involve significant blood loss and place considerable demands on the body. The loss of a baby, even early in pregnancy, can also bring profound grief. I support you through your physical recovery while holding space for your emotional process, offering steady, compassionate care during a vulnerable time.
To book:
Email me at julianna@postpartum.se or use the booking form further down the page.
Timeline from first contact to postpartum doula visits
1. Consultation
The first step is to fill in the form above to book a free consultation. This meeting is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss how I would be able to support you based on your specific needs and wishes. The consultation can take place online or in person at your favorite coffee shop.
2. Planning session
If you decide to move forward, we will schedule at least one planning session that will take place in your home. I will help you prepare for the first hours after birth, welcoming your baby and beginning your breastfeeding or bottle feeding relationship. We will also talk about postpartum healing practices such as herbal sitz baths, warming therapies and belly binding. Meeting in your home before you give birth also allows me to get familiar with the environment in which I will be working. At the end of this meeting we will go over and sign the contract.
3. Keeping in touch
I will be available for over-the-phone support during the rest of your pregnancy. If we established contact early, I'll be there to answer questions along the way. I look forward to being there for you throughout your journey.
4. Postpartumdoula visits
After your baby is born, my regular in-home visits begin according to our agreed schedule. Most of my support is provided during these visits. You receive individualized postpartum care to support your recovery, which may include:
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Warming sitz baths or foot soaks
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Massage
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Abdominal binding
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Nourishing meals and snacks
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Connection and emotional support
Additional support may include:
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Guidance in understanding your baby’s cues and providing responsive care
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Breastfeeding support
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Practical assistance so you can rest
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Referrals to other healthcare providers as needed
What your postpartum meals may look like
Why hire a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula works to create the optimal environment for healing and recovery after birth and helps to build your confidence in your roles as new parents. Studies show that postpartum support helps reduce postpartum mood disorders and improves breastfeeding success (DONA).
What being a postpartum doula means to me
The transformative effect of pregnancy and birth is underestimated in our society. There is also a lack of understanding for how we can best support the enormous physical healing and emotional adjustment that needs to happen. I want to change that by reclaiming inherited postpartum traditions which focus on the new mother's needs.
This is what I do. I am 100% dedicated to my postpartum clients. Since I do not work as a birth doula, I will never have to reschedule a home visit because I have to attend a birth.
I value knowledge. My education has given me the tools to be able to offer professional postpartum doula care, and I constantly strive to keep myself updated on the latest research. I also attend trainings and workshops regularly.
I am a trained postpartum doula and certified by ODIS – the Swedish Organization for Doulas and Childbirth Educators. I have also completed the Yin Sanctuary and Traditional Women's Medicine trainings with Dr. Naomi Jansson. Naomi is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a registered nurse with a special interest in women's health. Naomi offers integrative and intercultural clinical care that is based on modern health science research, traditional medical knowledge, and women's lived experiences.
Yin Sanctuary initiated me into the philosophical and practical postpartum tradition of East Asian cultures. It gave me an understanding of the different stages of postpartum healing according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how optimal postpartum regeneration can be facilitated with proper nourishment, rest and gently warming practices.
I have also supplemented my education with the course Food as Medicine with Postpartum Healing Lodge. It is a theoretical and practical training from which I have learned to use medicinal and culinary ingredients to prepare traditional postpartum food that supports recovery after birth. The dishes are often based on homemade bone, mushroom or herbal broth, seasonal vegetables and warming spices. My top priority is that the food I make is appropriate to your family's cultural and personal preferences.
What does it mean to hire a certified postpartum doula?
The ODIS certification means that the doula has completed a postpartum doula training and had at least three practical experiences working with postpartum families. A postpartum doula who is trained and experienced will have a better understanding of postpartum families’ needs. She works within the frames of a thoughtfully developed scope of practice, based on scientific evidence and clearly defined values. She will also have built a referral network of other professionals and know exactly where to refer you if you need any additional support. There are currently four certified postpartum doulas in Sweden.
My postpartum doula training and certification
Where I offer my postpartum doula services
I am located in central Stockholm and offer my services in and around Stockholm County.
Postpartum traditions around the world
Postpartum has always been a time when the new mother was cared for by her female relatives and neighbours. In Sweden, the first meal was often hot porridge served in a special bowl. The women created a protective atmosphere around the motherbaby and took over the household chores for a period so that the mother had the chance to rest. This was, and is still, important for the body's ability to recover without complications.
All known postpartum traditions around the world emphasize the importance of rest, warmth, nutrition and kinship. Traditionally, people have also practiced many rituals, especially around the management of the placenta, to protect both the mother and the baby from evil spirits during this vulnerable time.