You just did something extraordinary.

Now let someone take care of you.

Welcoming a new baby is the beginning of everything — and it's okay if it feels hard, messy, and beautiful all at once.

At Next Phase Doula Care, we show up for your family with warmth, experience, and steady hands, so you can rest, heal, and settle into this next phase of life feeling supported every step of the way.

New mom cradles her infant in her arms and kisses the baby's face.

You Deserve Support That Feels Like Home

New parents sit on their couch and lovingly look at their infant as their baby nurses.

The postpartum season is real, and it matters. Whether you're a first-time parent learning everything for the first time, healing from a C-section, or building the family you've always dreamed of, Next Phase Doula Care is here for all of it - and all of you.

We believe every family deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and cared for without judgment.

How We Support Your Family

Daytime Postpartum Support

From newborn care and feeding guidance to light household help and emotional support, our daytime postpartum doula services are designed to give you the breathing room you need during those tender early weeks.

Overnight Postpartum Support

Sleep is how you heal. Our overnight postpartum doula care means someone calm and experienced is with your baby through the night - so you can actually rest.

Custom Postpartum Support

The weeks after birth are profound, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Our postpartum support is designed to meet you exactly where you are — physically, emotionally, and practically.

Proudly serving first-time parents, LGBTQ+ families, C-section recovery, and all families stepping into something new.

Classes & Education

Doula teaches infant CPR class using an infant mannequin.

Feeling prepared makes all the difference. Our classes give you and your partner practical skills and real confidence — from newborn care basics to feeding support and sleep foundations. In a warm, judgment-free space, you'll get the knowledge you need before baby arrives and the reassurance to trust your instincts once they do.

Knowledgeable

Inclusive

Compassionate

Hi! I’m Wendy

Next Phase Doula Care founder and postpartum doula Wendy Black wears a light green shirt and smiles warmly.

I’m a wife, a mama of two, a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a recovering public health professional. I am an athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, and a coffee-lover. My transition to doula work is a continuation of my lifelong commitment to wellness, community, and showing up with compassion in moments that matter most. Oh, and I dream of one day opening a cozy mountain coffee shop—complete with hammocks, steeped in intention, and filled with magic makers.

Photo Credit: Anu Buehler

What Clients Are Saying

We hired Wendy for support with sleep for our newborn. From the very first part of the hiring process when she came for a home visit, it was clear she was someone who would go above and beyond. She was always professional, reliable, and on time, and deeply caring in how she interacted with our daughter. She was also thoughtful about supporting us as parents and regularly checked in. Wendy’s communication stood out as a strength - we looked forward each morning to reading her thorough report on the night. We would recommend her to anyone seeking postpartum support!

-Jill & Nick, Candler Park

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