tampa bay postpartum doula

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Giving birth and welcoming a new life into your family doesn’t need to be scary.
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Supporting You!

As a postpartum doula in Tampa, I work with families, providing exceptional postpartum care that is catered specifically to their individual needs. Each family needs different help at different times, and I can tailor my services to meet your needs. My focus is on YOU, the mother. Postpartum can be a raw and vulnerable time, and I will be there to listen, support, and hold space for you!

I will guide and support you through the initial stages of parenthood until you gain confidence and independence. I assist you in learning the necessary skills for newborn care and feeding, offer valuable advice to ease your postpartum recovery and adjustment to your new life, provide information and access to resources for unfamiliar aspects of parenting, and prioritize your self-care.

  • Meal prep, snack prep recipes
  • Newborn care tips & education
  • Breast and bottle-feeding information & support
  • Infant sleep education & swaddling instruction
  • Overnight newborn care
  • Daytime newborn care
  • Recovery tips & support
  • Light household chores

Evidence-Based Practical Care

As a DONA-certified postpartum doula, I provide only evidence-based care. DONA postpartum doulas are trained in exacting standards set to ensure top-quality postpartum support internationally.

Maternal Care

Let me be your compass, advisor, and helping hand in this pivotal time so you can emerge from it strong, happy, healthy, knowledgeable, and confident.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding is a great way to bond with your baby but it can have its challenges. I can give you the tools you need to successfully navigate the different stages of it.

Newborn Care

Bonding techniques, soothing, feeding, sleep guidelines, development stages – all the research, information, and guidelines can be overwhelming. I will break it down, so you know how to care for your baby.

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Testimonials

“Ann was such a blessing. It was like having a loving mother come into our home and take care of us all. I couldn’t have done the 1st 6 months without her! She immediately brought a sense of calm and serenity to our chaotic stressful situation. Ann got right to work getting us organized and setting up stations around the house so that I wasn’t always running around for diapers, wipes, creams, and burp cloths. She was so understanding about my wish to switch from breastfeeding to formula. Ann tried to walk me through the process of successful breastfeeding, but I just wasn’t comfortable doing it and I was so grateful when she didn’t judge me for wanting to use formula. We had a hard time with getting our baby to sleep and Ann was a huge help with soothing techniques and sleep shaping. She was instrumental in settling us all into our new normal. If you need an educated, calm presence in your life, then hire Ann!”

– JESSICA

“Ann is an amazing doula and made my postpartum experience magical. She is knowledgeable, caring, and beyond helpful. Even now at 5 months postpartum she is only a text message or call away. She helped me have a successful start to breastfeeding too which has been invaluable. I would recommend Ann in a heartbeat to all new parents.”

– ASHLEY

“Out of a desire to have a healthy and welcoming home to our precious baby girl, I decided early on in my pregnancy with Zo that I wanted to have a postpartum doula by my side.

Typical Hospital childbirth in the US results in most new moms being discharged after just a couple days, not to be seen again for 6 weeks unless there are complications. This “six week gap” is where I needed the most support, and having Ann Maynard-Payne of Tampa Bay Postpartum Doula Svs come in with her skills, kindness and education has allowed me to really focus on building a special bond with my baby girl…”

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– MELISSA

“Ann is an excellent doula. She is both skilled and kind. Her compassion and work ethic is invaluable as a doula.”

– SUZANNE

“Ann was an absolute pleasure and an invaluable help to my husband and I when we had our first baby. She was extremely attentive, caring and loving with our son and she was also very in tune with what we needed. We can’t recommend her enough, she is the best!!”

– COLLETTE

“I feel so fortunate to have Ann as my Doula who has a wealth of knowledge and provides her guidance, emotional support and expertise in a non judgmental manner. She brings with her a compassionate energy and warmth towards you and your family. Not just me but everyone in our household adores Ann.
During the first six weeks of my postpartum journey, Ann has played an instrumental role in making sure I had everything I needed and beyond. She helped me with healthy and nutritious snacks which she handmade for me, she made sure I wasn’t overwhelmed with any of the postpartum sudden changes by explaining patiently on how to work towards safe recovery and she also made sure that the baby got what it needed and more. These are just a few out of plenty other things she did for me. All this with her calm and composed aura. Thank you for all that you do Ann. You truly are heaven sent to new moms and their families.”

– Kareena

“Ann has been a wonderful and knowledgeable support system. Helping me during the most challenging time of my life, she served as a teacher, friend and many times guide through the post pardum process. She ensured I sought medical attention when needed, provided professioal references, and supported not only me, but my husband and toddler as we transitioned with a newborn. She has truly been a guiding light!”

– Allison

“After some unexpected complications, we were so thankful to find Ann was available to help us for overnight care. This allowed me to get some extra rest and focus on being a great mom and also on my own healing. After speaking with Ann and meeting her I felt confident that she would take great care of our baby. She is such a kind and gentle soul. We would feel so much relief on the days she would be coming to our house. She gave us great advice and even helped get a good routine going. She even kept a log of everything which helped me even after her time with us was through. If you are considering a postpartum doula, we highly recommend Ann. And if there are any more children in our future we hope to be able to have her with us again in the future!”

– Samantha

“Ann is an incredible doula and person. We’ve tried several different doulas and she was by far the best. She’s very personable and just really knows her job. She made both my husband and I feel comfortable from day one. As a first time mom I really needed all the help I could get and am so happy we went with hiring her as our doula. She’s very good with newborns and extremely caring. The best help we could’ve gotten during those hard days. 10/10 recommend and will be using her services again if we decide to have another baby”

– Marcia

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Ann Maynard-Payne

I’ve worked as a licensed social worker, educator, and nanny.  I’ve been blessed to discover that my true calling is in working with families during the “4th trimester”. This time period is the 12 weeks (and sometimes beyond) after birth.

I am a mother of 3 beautiful children and one amazing grandson.  Each of my postpartum periods was different, and I struggled the most with my last. I suffered from postpartum disorder and gained valuable knowledge about caring for myself during this period. After the birth of my grandson, I realized that I had a calling to help families during the postpartum phase. It can be a difficult and frustrating time, and this is where a postpartum doula can help tremendously! 

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Doula Questions

If you have any questions not listed in the FAQs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am happy to answer any and all questions you might have!

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A postpartum doula is a non-medical professional who is present in your home (or virtually) to provide support and advice to the mother and her family. The doula provides emotional, physical, social, and practical support to families during the 4th trimester.

They provide evidence-based education on infant care, infant feeding, nonjudgmental support, companionship, assistance with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation, light household tasks, education on breastfeeding, pumping and milk storage. Many provide overnight care so that parents can get optimal sleep.

Postpartum doula- A supportive advisor and helper who is professionally trained to provide postpartum support to the mother and her family.

Baby Nurse- a professionally trained or lay person who comes into the home and cares for a newborn baby. They specialize only in the care of the baby.

Doulas provide excellent infant care but heir primary focus is education and supporting parents and providing breastfeeding support, emotional support, resources and any necessary referral information.

While prices vary from region to region, generally, the hourly cost is between $40-50 an hour. Some doulas charge more for overnight care.

This time frame varies from family to family, but most families choose to have a postpartum doula for 4- 8 weeks minimum. Many families choose either overnight care or daytime care, depending on personal preferences.

Yes! fully vaccinated and boosted.

I can start coming to work with you before your baby is even born. I help with your gift registry, setting up the baby’s room, organize diaper stations and setting up a postpartum care plan. I can also start coming to you right after the baby is born or whenever you decide!

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Postpartum Doula Blog

The postpartum time is a turbulent time with lots of things going on. In my blog, I touch on various topics to inform, educate, and share my knowledge with you!

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Postpartum Doula Services

Welcome Home

Let me help you get settled in! Perfect for the first two weeks after birth.

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Village Support

It really does take a village! You may not have one nearby, but I can fill the gap.

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Essential Support

Just what every family needs! For when you know, you’ll need extended care.

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Overnight Help

Do you want to maximize your sleep? Overnight care can help make that happen.

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