Is there a Difference Between a Postpartum Doula and a Nighttime Nanny? Parents often ask whether there’s a real difference between a night nanny  and a postpartum doula . The short answer? Not really—at least not in terms of overnight newborn care.  But there are  a few small distinctions that may help you choose the right kind of postpartum support  for your family. A night nanny  primarily focuses on the baby —feeding, soothing, diaper changes, and helping your newborn est

Richmond Birth and Baby has grown into a thriving team of labor doulas, postpartum doulas, IBCLCs, and educators. We’re passionate about helping new and growing families feel confident, supported, and empowered through every stage of their journey.

You get rest. We watch over your little one so you can get a few solid hours of sleep. You’d be surprised how life-changing that can feel after birth.

What Does a Day Shift with a Postpartum Doula Look Like? Have you ever wondered how a postpartum doula could support your family in those...

We’re Back for Our New Moms Book Club & Social – 10/13/25! We’re excited to welcome you back on October 13, 2025 , for our next New Moms...

Richmond Birth and Baby is proud to announce our new partnership with the Wild Goose Club in Woodlake (Chesterfield County). We will be...

We’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest classes — and even more excited to welcome the incredible Elaine Allen as our partner and...

Baby Basics We're Growing! New Class & Instructor at Richmond Birth and Baby It’s been a little while since we shared an update about the...

Finding mom friends or a support group after having a baby is incredibly important for emotional well-being and mental health. Motherhood...

Set Sail for Connection & Growth: Postpartum Doula Retreat at Sea! We are beyond excited to invite you on a unique and rejuvenating...

The short answer is... probably! Did You Know Your Insurance May Cover Lactation Visits? Great news for new and expecting parents: many...

Celebrating 8 Years of Supporting Richmond Families While Richmond Birth and Baby  officially turns 8 years old , the heart behind our...

If there is one thing we could tell all Richmond Birth and Baby clients to do, it would be "leave a review", and even better, a DETAILED...

Setting yourself up for breastfeeding success starts before your baby or babies are born. Scheduling a prenatal lactation appt can help...

Who else is loving the extra sunshine and adventures that the summer brings!? While we love our beach/river/pool outings around here,...

Well, here it is, our last Book Club...at least until we resume again in September. May's Book club will be centered around a brunch and...

You'd be surprised how many women don't know this! To be fair, it's not something you usually consider until you find yourself trying to...

Spring is here, and that means it's almost time for our April Book Club! This month, we will be diving into the topic of baby Sign...

One of our greatest honors is being invited into such a special, intimate vulnerable time in a mother's life. Women supporting other...

Welcome to our March Book Club! This month, we’re diving into the pros and cons baby-led feeding, as well as different ways of...