Kaeleigh Wilhelm
RN, BSN, IBCLC, PD
Postpartum Doula (DONA International)
My name is Kaeleigh, and I am passionate about supporting growing families, especially mothers and babies. I am a military wife, a mother of four, a Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in mother–baby care, and a lactation consultant for the past eight years.
As a military family, we moved eleven times. With each birth in a different state, far from family support, I experienced firsthand the need for knowledgeable and compassionate postpartum care. Whether you have a strong support system or are navigating this season on your own, an experienced postpartum doula can make a meaningful difference in creating a calm, confident, and joyful transition into life with your baby, whether it’s your first child or your twelfth.
While spending my nursing career caring for families during their hospital stay, I discovered a family need for support that extends beyond those first few days. Supporting and empowering mothers, newborns, and families in their homes during the tender weeks after birth is where I feel most fulfilled. I pride myself on listening closely to each family’s unique needs and offering practical, thoughtful support tailored to your situation. It would truly be a privilege to walk alongside you during this special time.
Credentials:
-Registered Nurse 2008-present Bachelor of Science in Nursing
-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 2018-present
-DONA International Trained Postpartum Doula 2026
-Infant, Child & Adult CPR certified, American Heart Association renewed 2025
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program Renewed 2024
Mission: Helping Mothers Thrive
At Doula Family Care, I am dedicated to providing compassionate professional support to mothers during postpartum recovery. My mission is to empower mothers and families with knowledge, support and personalized care, ensuring nurturing experience from the beginning of a lifelong journey.
Prenatal “Nesting” & Postpartum Services
Maternal Support:
-Physical postpartum comfort measures (for vaginal or c-section)
-Processing your birth experience and emotional aspects of childbirth and early parenthood
-Promoting self care
-Ensuring mom is nourished, hydrated and comfortable
-Support for postpartum anxiety and/or depression
Newborn Care:
-Breastfeeding support (positioning, latching, supply, milk transfer, engorgement),
-Guidance through typical early breastfeeding challenges
-Bottlefeeding support
-Breast pumping support
-Cleaning pump and bottle parts
-Diapering
-Bathing
-Teaching baby-soothing techniques
-Caring for baby to allow parents to rest or spend time with other children
Prenatal “Nesting” Preparation:
-Setting up and organizing nursery and baby items
-Setting up nursing, pumping or bottle feeding stations
-Sanitizing bottles/breast pump supplies
-Washing newborn linens/clothes
-Emotional support; talking through anxieties and fears about birth/postpartum
-Assistance with selecting baby items
-How to use your breast pump
-Newborn care, breastfeeding, postpartum education
-Education on how to store, thaw and use breastmilk safely
Household Support:
-Light housekeeping/tidying
-Infant laundry
-Dishwashing
-Household organization
-light meal and snack preparation
Referrals as Needed:
-Pediatrician/OB
-Support groups
-Counselors/Therapists
-Lactation Consultants