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Mother’s Helpers Doulas for Greater Boston

Since 1961

Postpartum doula care for Boston-area families

Welcome to Mother’s Helpers, where we provide compassionate and expert postpartum care to families welcoming their new little ones. We have helped Boston-area families since 1961, and have provided postpartum doula care as a Massachusetts-licensed agency since 1991. Today we are a trusted source of support for parents throughout MetroWest and Greater Boston.

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Karen Owner and Certified Postpartum Doula. A mother and grandmother who knows firsthand how much caring, knowledgeable support matters.
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Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an agency since 1991. Bonded and fully insured.

Our mission

At Mother’s Helpers, we understand that the arrival of a new baby can bring both immense joy and unexpected challenges. Our mission is to offer high-quality, personalized care to families during this important transition. Whether you are a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, we are here to support you with warmth, expertise, and a deep understanding of the postpartum journey.

Meet Karen

Karen, the owner of Mother’s Helpers, is a Certified Postpartum Doula with years of experience supporting families through the early days and weeks of parenthood. As a mother and grandmother, she knows firsthand the importance of having caring, knowledgeable support during the postpartum period. Karen’s passion for helping families has been the driving force behind the agency, and she is deeply committed to ensuring that every family receives the individualized attention and care they deserve.

Our team

The team at Mother’s Helpers consists of experienced, certified postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists who share Karen’s commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We recognize that every family’s needs are unique, and we tailor our services to meet you where you are. Whether you need assistance with daytime or overnight newborn care and education, lactation support, or emotional guidance, our doulas are here to assist you in the way that best suits your family’s needs. You can see everything we offer and what it costs on our services page.

Our commitment

Mother’s Helpers is dedicated to providing professional, kind, and respectful support during one of the most important times in your life. We understand the unique challenges that come with bringing a new baby into your home, and we are here to offer the peace of mind, confidence, and support that all parents need as they adjust to their new role.

Thank you for considering Mother’s Helpers for your postpartum care. We look forward to partnering with you as you navigate this beautiful, sometimes challenging, and life-changing journey.

Every family is welcome at Mother’s Helpers.

Read what 106 families have said about our doulas

Are you a postpartum doula or newborn care specialist? We’re always looking for good ones — join our team.

Where our doulas work

Daytime and overnight postpartum care in 92 towns across Massachusetts, plus Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire. If your town is not listed, please reach out — we still may be able to help.

Boston

Care in the city, including the downtown neighborhoods.

  • Boston
  • Allston
  • Brighton
  • Charlestown
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Dorchester
  • Jamaica Plain
  • Roslindale
  • Seaport
  • West Roxbury

Greater Boston

The ring of cities and towns just outside Boston.

  • Belmont
  • Brookline
  • Cambridge
  • Canton
  • Dedham
  • Malden
  • Medford
  • Melrose
  • Milton
  • Needham
  • Newton
  • Norwood
  • Somerville
  • Stoneham
  • Wakefield
  • Waltham
  • Watertown
  • Westwood
  • Winchester
  • Woburn

MetroWest

Where Mother’s Helpers started, and still our largest service area.

  • Acton
  • Ashland
  • Bedford
  • Bellingham
  • Carlisle
  • Concord
  • Dover
  • Framingham
  • Franklin
  • Holliston
  • Hopkinton
  • Lexington
  • Marlborough
  • Maynard
  • Medfield
  • Medway
  • Milford
  • Millis
  • Natick
  • Sherborn
  • Southboro
  • Sudbury
  • Wayland
  • Wellesley
  • Westboro
  • Weston

South Shore

South of the city, down to Plymouth.

  • Braintree
  • Duxbury
  • Foxboro
  • Hanover
  • Hingham
  • Mansfield
  • Marshfield
  • Norwell
  • Plymouth
  • Quincy
  • Sharon
  • Stoughton
  • Walpole
  • Weymouth
  • Wrentham

Central Massachusetts

Along the Mass Pike between Worcester and Sturbridge.

  • Auburn
  • Brimfield
  • Charlton
  • Southbridge
  • Sturbridge

Western Massachusetts

The Springfield area and the Pioneer Valley.

  • Amherst
  • East Longmeadow
  • Hampden
  • Holland
  • Holyoke
  • Longmeadow
  • Ludlow
  • Monson
  • Northampton
  • Palmer
  • South Hadley
  • Southampton
  • Springfield
  • Wales
  • Westfield
  • Wilbraham

Also serving

We cover North Shore, Rhode Island, New Hampshire as well. We don’t list individual towns for these — ask us about yours.

Let us be part of your village