CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations on the birth of your little one!
We are so excited and happy that you chose our doulas to be on your birth team. You are forever a part of our Frontline Doula family.

The Frontline Doulas Team:
Khefri Riley and Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson - Founders and Co-Directors

Felicia Francis-Edwards and Nakomi Kirby - Your Amazing Doulas

DeAnna Carpenter - Program Manager Extraordinare

You are now in your postpartum recovery period where taking care of you is a priority in addition to bonding with your baby as you figure out everything to do with feeding, burping, calming and enjoying your precious miracle. Please be sure to rest, sleep when your baby sleeps, ask for help when you need it, eat nutritious food, and hydrate well!

Click HERE to access our online Frontline Doula Client Folder where we have educational resources for your postpartum time.

1: Confirm your postpartum visits with your doula

You receive 3 postpartum visits with your doula in the Frontline Doula Program.
These visits include:

  • Breastfeeding / nursing support and education; our doulas have lactation training and expertise

  • If you are bottle feeding and/or pumping our team will answer your questions and concerns in these areas as needed

  • Newborn care information and helpful tips

  • Postpartum recovery recommendations

  • Emotional health support

  • Processing your birth experience

2: Book your 2-week medical visit

Reminder to schedule an appointment with your OB or Midwife. This visit should happen now, in addition to the standard 6 week visit.

3: Lactation Support Clinics

If you need further Lactation Support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), this is available at MLK Community Hospital - Community Lactation (Breastfeeding) Clinic.

  • Monday-Friday

  • 8 AM - 5 PM PT

  • In-Clinic and Telehealth Visits

  • All insurances are welcome! Uninsured are welcome!

  • All breastfeeding concerns including jaundice issues and weight checks.

  • Make an appointment today at 424-529-6755

Or check out the Lactation Lounge @ Kindred Space LA.

4: Join our village

Enroll in a breastfeeding/body-feeding support group, a new mother / parent support group. Fathers and partners can access resources on our Frontline Father/Parent page. Fathers can also join Donuts for Dads Fatherhood Group. SEE INFO BELOW.

The following support groups are offered by community organizations that have a direct relationship with the Frontline Doulas - Centering the Community program. We are excited to have you join any one of these offerings:

Donuts with Dads:
Virtual Fatherhood Group

Awesome Breastfeeders:
Free Virtual Support Group - with Lydia Boyd, IBCLC

Babes in Arms:
Virtual Support Group for New Moms

Motherhood Unplugged:
Virtual Mom’s Support Group

MLK Jr. Hospital Mommy Support Group: Virtual

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays

  • 11am - 12pm (PT)

  • CLICK HERE for more info please visit

Here are some additional groups and resources we want to share:

You are also more than welcome to continue receiving free virtual support from a Black doula on our Frontline Doula Hotline.

Text ‘DOULAHELP’ to 833-987-2908
to schedule your FREE call.

You are not alone! We hope these above links help you find ways to connect to a community of parents that are experiencing the same things you are.

May we find strength in the collective journey of families both birthing and parenting during these unprecedented times. Please contact us if you have any questions.

May your family continue to thrive and be blessed.

The Frontline Doulas Team
Dr. Sayida, Khefri, Felicia, DeAnna, and Nakomi