Here at Sunny Side, we work to provide growing families with support from a trained professional who provides evidence-based support about newborns, infant feeding, partner and sibling care, safe sleep and emotional support during the postpartum period.  Every family is different which is why we believe in customizing care to match your needs. Whether you need four nights of restful sleep a week or a few hours during the day to rest, we provide an experienced, compassionate support system that you can be confident in. We chose to specialize in postpartum care because we understand the importance support plays in the lives of new families. We’re devoted to giving families the best start possible through the promise of sleep, empowerment, and evidence based support.

We serve families of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, marital status, ages, and immigration status in Southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast!

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80+

Happy families

2000+

Overnight hours

18+

Years of experience

My Expertise

Overnight Postpartum Support

We will see to all of your baby’s needs throughout the evening and night so that you can be the one who sleeps like a baby, for a change!

Daytime Postpartum Support

There are few things quite as sweet as a newborn. There are also few things quite as exhausting as caring for one. Support during this tender time makes all the difference.

Happy parents

  • Mom of two: Alyson

    I have learned more about child care from Jillian than from anyone else in my life. She is truly a fountain of knowledge when it comes to young kids. Her patience, her base knowledge of child development and parenting theories, and her warmth make her uniquely suited to care for infants and toddlers. In addition to her child care skills, she is one of the most organized people I know; anything important in her life is recorded via Excel spreadsheet. This makes her an incredible candidate to grow with a family; I have watched her take on additional household responsibilities without ever lessening her standard of care for the kids. She is the definition of a team-player, and would thrive in a family that values clear, open communication.

  • Grandma to three: Colleen

    Jillian's patient and kind way of guiding them assured me that she had done this before. Her early childhood education and knowledge of growth and development was very apparent. I could tell she had navigated this fine line before with her other children & clients and knew her stuff. She was open and honest about her experience and knew how to suggest something without being bossy or pushy. She always put Josie first and found a way to express what she thought Josie needed without pushing you or your ideas away. She is truly a baby whisperer. I know that Kate and Jason’s family became stronger because she was part of it.

  • Mom to three: Julie

    It was a pleasure working with you-and actual lifesaver - to have your help. It made a world of difference for E/my relationship and for us being mentally/physically available for A. I felt incredibly supported in all of my needs and decisions. You have a lovely way of guiding without forcing things! I'll never forget how uou were there for R when A needed to go to the hospital. And 100% owe credit to you for R sleeping through the night.

How can I help?

  • When a sleeping baby becomes the new happy hour, it's time to call in the professionals. We bring our knowledge and education to help parents with nursing techniques, pumping, bottle feeding, infant soothing, sleep methods, reflux and colic issues, and  proper nutrition for baby and mother. But, safe sleep is our cup of tea! We'll help you create an easy to follow bedtime routine that works for your family and give you all the tools you need to ensure your little one is getting the sleep they need. 

  • Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, the "fourth trimester" is a time of adjustment and healing. As postpartum doulas, we will be there to ease this transition by helping you focus on bonding with and caring for your new little one.  We are here to listen, help you stay nourished and your home tended, answer questions and offer resources for additional support. There are a million ways to be an amazing parent and we’re here to help you feel comfortable and confident in finding what's best for you and your family.

  • Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel overwhelming or all-consuming. I support breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combo feeding, pumping, and exclusive pumping—without pressure or judgment. Together, we’ll look at what’s working, what’s not, and create a feeding plan that supports both your baby and your wellbeing.

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