Professional Postpartum Support in Asheville, NC
Overnight and daytime care for newborns and recovering families — so you can rest, recover, and feel confident from day one.
I’m Gabriela Fontz, a postpartum doula with 7 years of infant care experience. I work with families across the Asheville area to provide structured, professional support during the first weeks and months after birth.
Whether you need overnight coverage, daytime help, or both — I offer clear, consistent care you can count on.
- 7 Years Experience
- Bilingual: English & Portuguese
- Trauma-Informed
Clear, Structured Support
From Overnight Care to Daytime Help
I offer flexible postpartum support based on your family’s schedule and needs. All services are available as part of a minimum 2-week contract, with shifts booked at least 3 times per week.
| Service | What’s Included | Rate |
| Overnight Care | 10pm–7am (or agreed hours). Infant feeding support, diaper changes, soothing, and full monitoring while you sleep. | $45/hour |
| Daytime Support | Morning or afternoon shifts. Newborn care, feeding guidance, and hands-on support so you can rest or recover. | $35/hour |
| Lactation Support | Breastfeeding positioning, latch support, and guidance for both nursing and bottle-feeding families. | Included in shifts |
| Sleep Shaping | Gentle, age-appropriate sleep routines to support longer, more predictable rest. Available on contracts of 4+ weeks. | Included in shifts |
Rates apply to all standard shifts. Exact contract details are confirmed during your initial call.
| Contract Length | Minimum 2 weeks — up to 12 weeks (open to renewal) |
| Availability | Minimum 3 nights per week (overnight) or 3 shifts per week (daytime) |
| Start Date | Typically arranged before your due date or shortly after birth |
| Service Area | Asheville, NC and surrounding areas within ~40 minutes |
Questions about which option is right for you? Reach out — I’ll help you figure it out.
Simple to Start. Clear from the Beginning.
1. Fill out the form
Share a few details about your family, your due date or baby’s age, and the type of support you’re looking for. It takes less than two minutes.
2. We connect within 24 hours
I’ll review your information and follow up by email or phone to learn more about your needs and confirm availability.
3. We confirm your contract
Once we’ve talked and you’re ready to move forward, we confirm your schedule, contract length, and start date. Everything is clear in writing.
4. Support begins
I arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work. You’ll know exactly what to expect — and so will I.
The first weeks are harder than anyone tells you.
Sleep deprivation sets in faster than expected. Breastfeeding questions come up at 3am. You’re responsible for a newborn while your own body is still recovering — and most families are doing it without much help.
That’s a real gap. And it doesn’t have to be that way..
This is exactly where I come in.
I provide professional, hands-on postpartum support: overnight care so you sleep, daytime help so you recover, and consistent guidance on feeding, soothing, and newborn routines.
My approach is structured and calm. I come prepared, I communicate clearly, and I adapt to your family’s needs — not the other way around.
- Sleep through the night knowing your baby is in experienced hands
- Get answers to feeding and newborn care questions in real time
- Recover with proper rest instead of running on empty
- Feel confident, not overwhelmed, in those first weeks
Ready to get some rest?
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