Starla Speer

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Cleveland, Tennessee
About me

As a mother of three, including one beautiful home birth, I understand the sacred, life-changing journey of bringing a baby into the world. My own experiences with birth and postpartum have taught me the deep value of gentle presence, practical support, and emotional care. Through Starla’s Sacred Hands, I offer weekend birth and postpartum assistance — from helping prepare the home, caring for siblings, and nourishing new parents, to simply holding space in those tender early moments. I believe every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and safe as they step into this new chapter.

Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth & overnight postpartum assistant within 50 miles of Cleveland, TN. I work alongside your doula or midwife during labor, and offer overnight newborn care so parents can rest — including feeding help, diaper changes, soothing, and light tidying. $25/hr.

Packages
By Your Side – Birth Support Assistant Package
The By Your Side package offers calm, steady assistant support during labor — working under and alongside your doula or midwife to help create a safe, peaceful birth environment. I am not a certified doula, but I serve as an extra set of hands, a calm presence, and a practical helper so your birth team can focus fully on you. What’s Included: • Birth space preparation – setting up comfort items, dim lighting, and creating a calm atmosphere • Physical comfort measures – cool cloths, gentle massage, hydration, light meal/snack preparation • Emotional reassurance – grounded, gentle presence throughout your labor • Practical support for your birth team – fetching supplies, keeping areas tidy, and assisting your doula or midwife as needed • Partner support – giving your partner breaks, helping them stay grounded, and ensuring they feel supported too Availability & Rates: • Saturdays & Sundays in Cleveland, TN & surrounding areas • $25/hour | 4-hour minimum for birth attendance • Optional packages: Half-Day Reset (4 hours) – $100 | Full-Day Sanctuary (8 hours) – $200 This package is about more than tasks — it’s about being the quiet, dependable assistant who helps maintain peace, focus, and safety while making sure you and your loved ones feel truly seen and cared for.
$25.00
USD Per hour
Sacred Start – Postpartum Support Assistant Package
The Sacred Start package offers gentle, hands-on assistant support for families in the tender early days at home. I am not a certified postpartum doula, but I bring lived experience as a mother of three — including a home birth — and provide practical, emotional, and household help so you can focus on resting, healing, and bonding with your baby. What’s Included: • Light housekeeping – laundry, dishes, and tidying so your home feels calm and welcoming • Meal preparation – simple, nourishing food and snacks for recovery • Sibling care – gentle play and supervision so parents can focus on the newborn • Newborn comfort – holding, rocking, swaddling, and soothing so you can rest or shower • Emotional check-ins – compassionate listening and encouragement during recovery • Optional recovery support – assistance with sitz baths, comfort setups, and hydration reminders Availability & Rates: • Saturdays & Sundays in Cleveland, TN & surrounding areas • $25/hour • Half-Day Reset (4 hours) – $100 • Full-Day Sanctuary (8 hours) – $200 This package is about more than chores — it’s about being the quiet, dependable assistant who helps create a peaceful home environment so you can embrace the sacred beginnings of life with your baby.
$25.00
USD Per hour
Through the Night – Overnight Postpartum Assistant Support
The Through the Night package offers calm, reliable assistant support in your home overnight so you can get much-needed rest. I am not a certified newborn care specialist or nurse, but I bring the steady, loving presence of a fellow mother who understands the challenges of nighttime with a newborn. What’s Included: • Feeding assistance (bringing baby to you for breastfeeding or preparing bottles) • Diaper changes and soothing between feedings • Light tidying or bottle washing during quiet moments • Keeping a log of feeding/changing times if desired • Emotional reassurance for parents adjusting to nighttime rhythms Availability & Rates: • Saturdays & Sundays in Cleveland, TN & surrounding areas • $25/hour | 4-hour minimum for overnight care • Suggested time: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
$25.00
USD Per hour
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