Postpartum doulas and postpartum caregivers can provide many of the same types of support, including newborn care, emotional support, education, and feeding guidance. The difference is primarily in how we approach the role.

At The Village, our caregivers are trained to look beyond any one need and support the whole picture of postpartum life. They don’t just offer guidance or wait to be told how to help. They pay attention to what will bring the most relief that day, whether that means caring for baby while you rest, engaging an older sibling, preparing a meal, washing bottles, tackling laundry, or resetting the spaces around you.

Our goal is to care for all the little things that add up, so you can focus on recovering, connecting with your family, and finding your new rhythm.

Every Village caregiver brings at least five years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and infants, and many are mothers themselves who understand the postpartum season firsthand. Caregivers are carefully selected, background and reference checked, and certified in Infant & Child CPR and First Aid.

Beyond their prior experience, every new caregiver completes specialized, hands-on training and shadows a senior caregiver, receiving mentorship in The Village’s procedures for identifying a family’s highest-priority needs and maximizing the impact of every visit. This combination of experience, training, and mentorship prepares our caregivers to provide safe, thoughtful, whole-family support from the moment they enter your home.

Yes. Every visit is tailored to your family’s unique needs and priorities. Your caregiver may help with baby care while you rest, support older siblings through play and activities, wash dishes, fold laundry, prepare simple meals and snacks, stock diapering stations, tidy common areas, refill water bottles, set up independent activities for children, and provide a calm, supportive presence during the postpartum season. Our goal is to lighten the load so you have more time and energy to heal, bond with your baby, and enjoy your family.

A new baby is a big transition for older children, too. Our caregivers give siblings intentional attention and connection so they continue to feel seen and supported while you recover and care for your newborn. They can play with them, get their wiggles out, prepare snacks or meals, help with everyday routines, and keep them happily occupied while you rest, shower, feed baby, or simply take a moment for yourself.

Most importantly, you don’t have to choose between meeting your newborn’s needs and giving your older children the attention they need. Our caregivers help care for both, making the transition easier for your whole family.

Yes. You’ll have the same dedicated caregiver throughout your package, giving her the opportunity to get to know you, your children, your routines, and what helps your home run smoothly. That consistency allows trust to grow and makes each visit feel more natural and personalized.

Some families begin support within the first days home, while others find they need it as the initial help fades and everyday life begins again. Our care is designed to meet you wherever you are in your postpartum transition.

Absolutely. Booking during pregnancy allows you to have support lined up before baby arrives, so it’s one less thing to figure out during postpartum. You’ll complete your intake ahead of time, and once baby arrives, we’ll connect with you to begin scheduling your visits.

You don’t need to have planned ahead to have a village. If your baby is already here and you’re realizing you could use more support, you can book at any time. We’ll get to know your family’s needs, match you with a caregiver, and work to get support into your home as soon as availability allows.

You’ll complete a brief intake form, and we’ll contact you within 24 hours to schedule your visits.

• We currently serve families throughout Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, and surrounding communities, including Blue Springs, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, Lake Winnebago, Raymore, Belton, Kansas City, Grandview, Independence, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Fairway, and Roeland Park.

Reach out to us at hello@thevillageleessummit.com or you can text/call Hannah here. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you decide if postpartum caregiving is right for your family.