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St. Petersburg + Tampa Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist

Providing professional overnight newborn care and postpartum doula support for growing families in St. Petersburg, South Tampa, and throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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ST. PETERSBURG POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES

MEETING THE NEEDS OF YOUR GROWING FAMILY.

Overnight Newborn Care

Adding a new baby to the family is certain to be a transition. Tampa overnight newborn care helps you rest while you recover from birth and settle into your family's new normal.

Daytime Postpartum Support

Feel supported and empowered throughout your fourth trimester with compassionate Tampa Postpartum Doula services.

mom bonding with baby in st. Pete nursery with the help of her postpartum doula

MEET YOUR DOULA

Hi and welcome! I’m so excited you’re here. I’m Emily, the hands and heart behind Sunshine City Doula.

I’m a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Infant Sleep Consultant in St. Petersburg, Florida. What that means is that I am an expert at supporting you during one of the most exciting (and sometimes challenging) times of your life!

I believe that every family deserves exceptional care as they transition through the postpartum period, and my mission is to provide that through education, resources, and hands-on collaborative support — helping you feel confident, informed, and empowered as you navigate life with your new baby

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Sweet words from amazing families

“Having Emily with us during those first few months was truly life-changing. From the very first night, we felt completely at ease knowing our daughter was in such capable, loving hands. Emily brought a warm and confident presence into our home and helped us navigate the challenging early months with reassurance and practical guidance. She supported us through feeding challenges, answered all of our questions without judgment, and offered helpful insights we never would’ve thought of on our own. We woke up every morning feeling rested, which is something I never thought was possible with a newborn. Her presence made such a difference in our experience as new parents, and we can't imagine having done it without her.”
- Michelle and Erick P.
St. Petersburg, FL
"We hired Emily for overnight support for the first 4 months after birth, and I truly wish we could've extended care through the first year! Not only is Emily extremely knowledgeable about newborns and postpartum - but she is well-versed in all aspects of infants-toddler care, milestones, development, feeding.. everything! Honestly, I would’ve kept her forever if I was able to! Emily made me feel empowered as a first-time mom and gave me the compassionate support I needed in such a vulnerable time. She is worth her weight in gold."
-Kathleen S
St. Petersburg, FL
“We initially hired a night nanny and had a bad experience, so I was really hesitant to trust someone new, but I was desperate for sleep and support. Emily’s qualifications immediately stood out, and her warm, confident presence sealed the deal. We needed help fast, and Emily showed up for overnight care that very night.
You can tell this work is her calling. Every question we had, she answered with confidence and clarity. We especially appreciated her up-to-date, evidence-based approach. It was such a relief knowing the person caring for our newborn was not just trained, but deeply experienced and genuinely knowledgeable. Emily was everything we could have hoped for and more.”
- Lisa and Christian M.
South Tampa, FL
"Our 10-week old was struggling with sleep due to us (mom and dad) not setting up a routine, and also due to some serious postpartum anxiety. I reached out to Emily for help and not only did she help us get our baby on a predictable day and night routine, but she helped ease my anxiety tremendously. Our baby went from waking every 45min - 1hour at night and needing a lot of assistance to go back to sleep (replacing paci 100 times, rocking to sleep, you know the drill), to falling asleep independently and only waking once for a feed. With Emily’s guidance, our baby eventually was sleeping 10-12 hour overnight stretches! I can’t thank Emily enough for her help and patience working with our family to help us ALL get proper rest and support. She was a blessing to our family. I cannot recommend her enough!"
- Rachel G.
St. Pete Beach, FL
“Emily has been a huge help in giving us the tools and resources needed to get on the right path to healthy sleep patterns for our 4-month old. I am grateful for her support and the wealth of knowledge that she has provided to us. She has given us the confidence as parents to move forward with a routine that is customized to our family, and we can finally see the light at the end of tunnel!”
- Rachel P
St. Petersburg, FL
Postpartum overnight support was the best gift we could have given ourselves with our second baby! We had Emily support our family five nights a week for our baby boy’s first 8 weeks and we were so thankful for her help, sweet nature, and extra effort to go above and beyond for our family. She always went the extra mile to help and I felt so supported during those tender postpartum weeks. Having overnight support and Emily’s help in particular proved invaluable in helping our family navigate the challenges of the sleepless newborn stage with hope and grace for each other. Not to mention, Emily’s assistance with getting our baby on a great overnight routine was probably the best outcome from having overnight support!
- Jenna and Brandon
South Tampa, FL

My goal is to make your transition to parenthood as peaceful as possible. Whether you need 6 weeks or 6 months of support, daytime or overnight, I’ll be there to support you every step of the way.