Mabel Hope

Hi! I’m Mabel. I’m a postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor (CLC) serving the Rochester area. I am very passionate about providing support to new families and especially to moms (and birthing parents) as they do a life transition that is often way more difficult than expected.

In traditional societies, laypeople were very familiar with birth, breastfeeding, and community support during the childbearing year. Today, many parents go into the postpartum months never having witnessed these first newborn weeks and without nearly enough support. We tend to focus on the birth process (for good reason!) but don’t know how to adequately plan for the harrowing, sleepless, and altogether unique weeks and months following the welcoming of a new baby into the home.

My mission is to foster a smooth transition with your family, offering companionship while encouraging connection and compassion through the first weeks of life with a newborn.

My role as a postpartum doula is not to tell you how you should go about parenting! My role is to support and empower your family to trust your own intuition as you care for your children. As a postpartum doula, I can help by offering validation and knowledge, as well as by modeling the understanding that the best way to support a new family’s journey is by honoring the parents’ choices.

As a CLC, my goal is to help you to realize your own goals for breastfeeding, and to help you make choices about infant feeding which are most beneficial for both the lactating parent and the growing infant. I will listen with compassion and empower you as you make decisions that work for your family.

I am honored that you are considering inviting me into the sacred space of your home during this exciting time in your family’s life. I look forward to witnessing this part of your journey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions after you’ve looked through my website!