Tessa L.

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Brooklyn, NY 11238

from $35 per hour

(33)

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About Tessa

Experience: 16 yrs

Hi, I'm Tessa. I'm a maternal wellness specialist, certified postpartum and birth doula, and nursing student with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Nutrition Sciences. I have worked with children since age 15 and have over 5 years of professional newborn and postpartum care experience. I specialize in supporting families during the newborn stage and provide calm, attentive care that helps parents rest and feel confident. My experience includes newborn care, feeding support, diapering, bathing, sleep routines, healthy meal preparation, play-based learning, homework help, and school pickups. Credentials include Certified Postpartum Doula, Birth Doula, Holistic Fertility Doula, Breastfeeding Specialist (LER), Certified Childbirth Educator, and CPR/AED/BLS certification. I am fully vaccinated, reliable, and happy to provide strong references. I look forward to supporting your family with compassionate, experienced care.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 33 reviews

Tessa stayed with us for several nights as a night doula while we were sick and needed help caring for our newborn overnight, and for a few nights after we had recovered as well. She handled night feedings, diaper changes, and bottle washing, which allowed us to get some much-needed sleep and recover. She was incredibly gentle, attentive, and clearly very experienced with newborns (she was great with our dog too!). We felt completely comfortable and confident having her care for our baby overnight, which is such a big thing as new parents. She also shared some really helpful tips around pumping and lactation. We’re so grateful for her support during those early weeks!

Jeanette M.

3/6/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$35-50/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$40/hr

2 children

$45/hr

3 children

$50/hr

Can help with

Child care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Travel

Qualifications

Education

N/a

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Doula

Early child development knowledge

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Postpartum Care

Holistic Fertility

Nutrition

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker