WINNER OF THE BEST DOULA AWARD
Philadelphia Best Newborn Care Specialist 2023
Family Best Doula 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020
Family Favorite Birth Doula, 2021
Family Favorite Doula, 2022
VIRTUAL POSTPARTUM DOULA
As a virtual postpartum doula I offer skilled guidance with coaching sessions as needed. Baby care, postpartum healing, and more. *This makes a great gift! > Learn more
COST: Virtual postpartum care is $45 for a one hour session, or $25 / 30 minutes. Save 10% per 4 pack of sessions booked.
POSTPARTUM DOULA
As a postpartum doula, I am all about caring for you as a new mother and nurturing your family. Ideally I would be at your home once you get home from your birthplace. My role is to help your new family sleep, rest, relax, enjoy, feed and bond with your baby. I will help with food, breastfeeding, household tasks, baby care instruction, and emotional support. > Learn more
COST: $35 / hour for one baby, or $40/hour for twins.
NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST
If the mother will not be caring for her baby during the day, the person there to help is a newborn care specialist. We will care for your baby during the day and perform such tasks as feeding, changing, burping, settling, baby laundry, washing bottles, stocking diapers, etc, and anything baby-related. We do not care for other family members. > Learn more
COST: $40/hour for one baby, $45/hour for twins.
DOULA MENTORING
Are you a new doula in Philadelphia? Trying to figure out how to set up your business and get started? Book a mentoring session with me and I will answer any questions you have and provide helpful information to help you get started in this very rewarding and fulfilling work!
I've been doing this work for 11 years and am happy to share my knowledge with others just starting out. Book now and we will get together for coffee and chat!
COST: $35/hour
Hi, my name is Christine Golcher
Over the years I have seen again and again that informed preparation for birth and parenthood, and a supported postpartum allows your optimal birth experience and transition into parenthood.
I am mother to three, wonderful, grown, children who are all out on their own, and grammie to 2 little ones. This allows me plenty of time to dedicate myself to caring for your family as your doula.
I currently live in Philadelphia with my Tortie cat, Harvey Two-Face.
- Christine
Certified postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, bereavement support, aromatherapist, and herbalist serving families in the Greater Philadelphia area.
On the blog:
Nursing a Sleepy Baby
My clients often ask me how they can keep their baby awake to nurse during the early newborn days. Here is what I tell them: Nurse your baby in just…
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My Story: How Did I Get Here?
It was recommended to me that I tell my story of how I got to be a doula. I thought this was a great topic, since I am often asked…
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Service Highlight-Postpartum Sealing Ceremony
What the heck is a postpartum sealing ceremony? This is an ancient Malaysian ceremony, also known as The Closing of the Bones. The premise is that when a person is…
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