postpartum prep session
A 1:1 session on your vision and preferences for postpartum: the first hours, days and weeks after birth, and how to prepare for rest and recovery, sleep, feeding, boundaries, relationships and more.
$120
postpartum doula · breastfeeding specialist · montreal
the early weeks are hard. you're not doing it wrong.
welcome… you'll like it here.
I'm Melanie, a mom of two, a postpartum doula and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. I bring calm, practical help and evidence-based feeding support to your first months with baby, in your home or online.
Every family deserves care that feels personal and gentle.
how I support you
nourished body. empowered mind. beaming heart.
heart
someone to listen
The big feelings are welcome here. I listen without judgment and walk with you through the tender, raw, beautiful season after birth.
mind
information you can trust
Feeding, sleep and newborn care explained plainly, so the overwhelm gets smaller and your own instincts get louder.
body
rest, food and recovery
Meals, light housework and hands-on help so you can sleep, heal and eat. You are looked after too.
services & investment
support that fits your season.
not sure where to start? that's what the first call is for.
discovery call · free
A casual 15-minute chat to talk through your needs and answer any questions about my services.
prenatal planning & education
get ready before baby arrives
One-on-one sessions to plan for your postpartum and for feeding, so the first weeks hold fewer surprises.
breastfeeding prep session
A 1:1 session on your feeding goals and what to expect in the early days. Latch and positioning, hunger cues, common challenges and how to troubleshoot if they come up.
$150
in-home postpartum doula support
care that comes to you
Rest, meals and hands-on help for the whole family. Prices include travel within my service area.
spark
A one-off in-home doula session. Support when you need it, no ongoing commitment.
$180
glow
8 hours of bi-weekly in-home doula support.
$460
beam
16 hours of weekly, in-home doula support for consistent, connected care.
$850
breastfeeding support
feeding, one latch at a time
Focused help with latch, supply, pain and pumping, at home or online.
in-home consult
Hands-on support for latch, positioning, pump setup and feeding education, and for challenges like nipple pain, milk supply, engorgement and mastitis.
$200
virtual consult
Education and support for latch, positioning, pump setup and bottle feeding, and for challenges like nipple pain, milk supply, engorgement and mastitis.
$80
meet melanie
I was that mom.
motherhood is wild.
When I became a mom, I found the early weeks harder than I expected. That is what pulled me into postpartum work. I'm a postpartum doula and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and I bring practical help, reassurance and evidence-based feeding support to every family I meet.
My approach is gentle and individual. I listen without judgment, and I help you build confidence in your own instincts.
Breastfeeding Specialist CertificationLactation Education Resources · Feb 2026
Twins & triplets feeding courseMamans Pieuvres × Sein-Biose · Jan 2026
Multiple births awareness workshopMamans Pieuvres · Jan 2026
CPR/AED Level CSept 2025
Breastfeeding EssentialsStep 2 Education · Sept 2025
Postpartum Doula TrainingMotherWit · July 2025
Bachelor of EducationMcGill University · 2015
why "sunbeam"?
light breaking through.
The name is about warmth and reassurance in the weeks after birth, a guiding light while your family goes through a season of change. Orange is the color of the energy in this work, and of transformation and new life.
kind words
what families say.
★★★★★
Melanie was born to be a postpartum doula. Her approach is one of genuine care, support, sensitivity, and respect. Having her help postpartum was truly priceless. … I cannot recommend Melanie enough!
★★★★★
When Melanie first came to see me, I was completely engorged, in so much pain, and honestly ready to give up on breastfeeding. With her help, patience, and guidance, everything changed. My baby is now latching well, and breastfeeding has become something I actually look forward to.
★★★★★
I absolutely recommend Melanie’s services! She was such a light in my postpartum journey. From support via text for breastfeeding to in home visit to take care of me, baby & some house/food prep so I can rest and recover during such a fragile time in a woman’s life! We all need extra support and Melanie can be that for you 💖🥰
★★★★★
Melanie was incredibly supportive after I had my little girl. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She listened when I needed it, answered all my crazy “is this normal” questions and gave me multiple tips and tricks to help with breastfeeding. She was also great with my 4 year old and really helped with the juggle of going from 1-2 children.
say hello
let's make your postpartum season one of care, warmth and light.
book a free 15-minute discovery call.
Or send a message below, or email me directly:
melanie@sunbeamdoulacare.com
@sunbeam.doulacare