Professional newborn care and postpartum support for Tampa families

Welcome to Sunshine City Doula

A new baby is a big change. I can help!

Hi, I'm Emily, the heart and hands behind Sunshine City Doula. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Postpartum Doula, and Newborn Care Specialist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to families in the Tampa + St. Petersburg area. My journey has been driven by a deep passion for helping families navigate the exciting (and sometimes challenging) early stages of parenthood.

At Sunshine City Doula, I understand that every family is unique. That's why I offer tailored care that respects your individual goals, values, and preferences. Whether it's providing overnight care so you can get much-needed rest, helping your baby establish healthy sleep habits, offering expert feeding guidance, breastfeeding support, or simply being a supportive presence during those early postpartum days, my mission is to empower and support you during this transformative time, ensuring both you and your baby receive the best possible care.

Overnight Care

Get a good nights sleep knowing your baby is taken care of.

Daytime Postpartum Support

Compassionate postpartum care for growing families.

Sleep Training

Personalized, gentle, in-home sleep solutions for infants.

The experience of great support when you have a new baby is priceless!

When you're looking to hire newborn care and postpartum support, it's about much more than just having someone to keep your baby content overnight. The right support will help you flourish in this new chapter of life. I go beyond being just a baby expert.

You need a nurturing and personable caregiver who can lovingly care for your newborn, support you in achieving your feeding goals, intuitively and proactively anticipate your needs all while blending into your family dynamic.

Sweet words from amazing clients

  • "Our 10-week old was struggling with sleep due to us (mom and dad) not setting up 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 day&night routine, but she helped ease my anxiety tremendously. Our baby went from waking every 45min - 1hour at night, to waking up only once. With Emily’s guidance, our baby eventually was sleeping from 7pm - 7am by 14 weeks old! I can’t thank Emily enough for her help and patience working with our family to help us ALL get proper rest and support."

    - Rachel G.

    Sarasota, FL

  • "We hired Emily for overnight support for the first 4 months of our son's life, and I truly wish we could've extended care through the first year of his life- not only is Emily extremely knowledgeable about newborns and postpartum, but she is well-versed in all aspects of infants-toddler care, milestones and development. 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 every penny."

    -Kathleen P.

    St. Petersburg, 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 little one. 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 G.

    Tampa, FL

  • “The first month of parenthood was a whirlwind, and I don't know how I would have done it without Emily’s support. Every new parent deserves to be cared for like this.”

    -Michelle P.

    St. Petersburg, FL

  • “Thanks to Emily, I was able to enjoy the postpartum period without feeling overwhelmed. As a doula, she provided invaluable support and guidance, allowing me to focus on bonding with my baby. I am forever grateful!"

    -Sarah Williams

    West Linn, OR

  • "Emily was a huge help to our family. As first-time parents, we were nervous to have someone in our home with our newborn baby. Emily's first night with us eased away all of our anxiety. She immediately jumped in and guided us through our first night home with our baby."

    -Reese R.

    Tarpon Springs, FL

Whether you're about to welcome your bundle of joy or you're already in the midst of parenting, it's never too late to experience the support and guidance you deserve. Connect with me today and embark on a path to parenthood filled with support.