Kaeleigh Wilhelm
RN, BSN, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula (DONA International)
Serving the Des Moines, IA area

Compassionate Postpartum Doula Support
Congratulations on your new baby! Welcoming a new member into your family is a beautiful and life-changing milestone. It can also feel overwhelming at times. In those first days and weeks at home, many changes take place. Your family dynamic shifts, routines are redefined, and you may experience physical, emotional, and mental adjustments all at once. You don’t have to do it alone! At Doula Family Care, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, professional support to mothers during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
I offer comprehensive postpartum care services tailored to your family’s needs. Support may include recovery assistance, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding guidance, newborn care education, emotional encouragement, light meal preparation, laundry assistance, and practical household support. My goal is to help you feel confident, rested, and supported as you adjust to life with your newborn.
Providing in-home caring postpartum doula support for families with newborns
Many parents find themselves navigating this new season without adequate support, guidance, or rest. A postpartum doula can provide the steady, knowledgeable presence that makes all the difference during this transition.
The transition to motherhood can bring physical, emotional, and mental challenges. As a postpartum doula, I provide personalized, evidence-based physical, informational, and emotional support. While I do not offer medical care or medical advice in this role, my extensive nursing background allows me to recognize potential concerns and guide families toward appropriate healthcare providers when needed.
With my specialized experience and heart for this season of life, I offer hands-on guidance, practical strategies, and steady encouragement as you adjust to life with your newborn. I invite you to explore my services to find the best fit for your family’s needs.

Prenatal “Nesting” Services
Personalized guidance to empower your journey through pregnancy with confidence.
Maternal Postpartum and Newborn Care
Compassionate assistance to support recovery and bonding after your baby arrives.
