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Featured Postpartum Specialists
Rachel Hochman Brand
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Janice Cohen
As a certified Childbirth Educator, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Reflexologist, I provide a variety of services for women preparing for all kinds of birth experiences. My intention is to support you fully — helping you explore your options, understand how birth works in Israel, prepare emotionally and practically, and feel confident and supported in the birth you choose for yourself.
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Kira Zimmerman
My path into postpartum care has been shaped by years of studying holistic healing, traditional birth keeping practices, and women's wellness. I have trained as a birth doula, Ayurvedic postpartum doula, prenatal yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, herbalist, and in specialised bodywork including Mayan abdominal massage and lymphatic breast massage. I believe the weeks following birth deserve the same care and attention as pregnancy itself. My approach is centered around the understanding that when a mother is deeply nourished and supported, her whole family benefits. Each visit is tailored to meet her unique needs, I offer warming Ayurvedic meals, therapeutic bodywork, herbal support, practical household assistance, newborn care, and compassionate emotional presence. I provide care that honours the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—creating a nurturing space where mothers can rest, recover, build confidence, and settle into this profound transition with greater ease. My intention is for every woman I work with to feel seen, cared for, and deeply supported throughout her postpartum journey.
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What is a postpartum specialist?
Postpartum specialists work in the weeks and months after birth with a more defined clinical or skill focus than a general postpartum doula. The category includes:
- Night nurses / overnight infant care specialists — manage feeds through the night, settle the baby, and protect parental sleep
- Postpartum mental health professionals — therapists, social workers, and coaches trained in postpartum depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders
- Infant care educators — intensive teaching support for newborn care routines, sleep foundations, and feeding schedules
- Postnatal recovery specialists — physical therapists and body workers focused on postpartum physical recovery
When to hire one
A night nurse: immediately, if sleep deprivation is becoming a safety or health concern. Even a few nights a week makes a significant difference. A postpartum mental health specialist: in the first weeks if emotional recovery feels harder than expected — not just baby blues, but persistent anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected. An infant care educator or physical therapist: at any point in the first year, depending on what's needed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between a postpartum specialist and a postpartum doula?
- A postpartum doula offers broad family support — newborn care, household help, emotional check-ins. A postpartum specialist brings a specific skill set: clinical mental health training, overnight infant care expertise, or postnatal physical therapy. Some families hire both.
- Can I hire a night nurse for just a few nights?
- Yes. Some specialists offer single-night bookings; others prefer weekly arrangements. You'll see their minimum commitment listed on their profile.
- What if I'm experiencing postpartum depression?
- A postpartum mental health specialist can provide professional support — therapy, coaching, or formal assessment — and refer you to additional care if needed. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a healthcare provider directly.
- Is postpartum specialist support covered by insurance?
- Mental health sessions may be partially covered depending on your supplemental plan. Overnight care and infant education are typically private pay.