Embracing Parents with Compassion

Providing comprehensive care for before and after childbirth

My mission is to empower parents and families through every stage of their parenting journey — from planning to postpartum and beyond — by embracing parents with compassion, providing personalized care, and offering expert guidance that nurtures confidence and well-being.

I am dedicated to:

  • Supporting hopeful parents through fertility challenges with emotional, educational, and practical resources.

  • Nurturing families during the postpartum period with hands-on care, encouragement, and a focus on recovery and bonding.

  • Guiding parents toward healthy sleep habits for their infants and toddlers, fostering restful nights and thriving days.

  • At the heart of my work is a commitment to honoring your unique path to parenthood, ensuring you feel seen, supported, and confident throughout your journey.

fertility ~ sleep ~ postpartum care

Virtual services and in-person (northern MA & southern NH) services available.

At EPC Doula, I am passionate about supporting families through the incredible journey of childbirth and beyond.

With a gentle touch and a compassionate heart, I am here to ensure you feel empowered and cared for every step of the way.

Meet Elaine

Welcome! I’m Elaine, a.k.a. Granny Lanny. I am a proud Gigi to one boy and one girl, and I feel truly blessed to draw from a lifetime of experiences to support others on their parenting journey. From being a single mom of three to now embracing the joys of grandparenthood, I have gained a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs that come with raising a family.

I have worked as a sonographer in a fertility clinic and conducted research in women’s health, fostering a lifelong passion for empowering women. Becoming a doula felt like a natural next step in my journey. It is something I have dreamed of doing since my children were young, but the timing was never quite right- until now. I’m excited to bring my experience, compassion, and dedication to supporting families during such a transformative time in their lives.

Let’s work together to make your journey one of ease, resilience and joy. I am here to help you build a strong foundation of support and confidence that will carry you through this transformative transition.

  • Certified as a Postpartum and Infant Care Doula by ProDoula

  • Registered sonographer for over 30 years

  • Sleep Consultant certified by The Center for Pediatric Sleep Management

  • Fun facts: I love fashion and dancing!

Conception & Fertility

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Sleep

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Postpartum

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Conception & Fertility ♡ Sleep ♡ Postpartum ♡

Our Services

As your dedicated support person, your well-being will be my priority.

I offer several preselected packages that have worked well for clients’ varying needs. Take a look, and choose what fits your needs best.

That said, all families are unique! My role is to meet you where you are, offering the care and compassion you deserve during this beautiful and challenging season of life. I’m more than happy to collaborate with you to build a tailored, just-for-you package that meets your unique needs.

Don’t just take our word for it - here’s what people are saying:

  • A smiling photo of Kristiana Silvera, EPC Doula fertility client.

    Unwavering support through fertility struggles

    Being diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20s was incredibly overwhelming… Hearing that conceiving would be difficult was heartbreaking, especially since I had always dreamed of becoming a mother.

    I was lucky to have Elaine by my side throughout it all. With endless tests, procedures, and failed IVF cycles, I felt like a pin cushion at times. But Elaine never wavered in her support. Even when things didn’t go as planned, she reassured me that it was normal and encouraged me to keep going, month after month. There were many times I didn’t understand what was happening or why, and without Elaine’s guidance, I would have felt completely lost.

    If you’re struggling with infertility or just need someone to help guide you through your journey, I highly recommend Elaine. Thanks to her unwavering support and expertise, I’m now expecting my first baby girl after a successful implantation, and I’m so grateful to have her continue guiding me into motherhood and through the postpartum process.

    - Kristiana Silvera

  • Highly knowledgable and very easy to talk to!

    I can’t thank Elaine enough for the reassurance she gave me when I was potty training my daughter. I am not too familiar with doulas, but a friend recommended that I talk to Elaine. To my surprise, Elaine is also a sleep trainer and she was also able to answer particular questions that I had about pacifiers. She is highly knowledgeable in various areas and is also very easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Elaine for anyone looking for a thoughtful and supportive sleep consultant!

  • The ideal personality for support

    Elaine has exactly the personality that comes to mind when I picture the perfect pre- or post-partum doula. She is such an ideal grandma-like figure to provide support: positive, helpful, and very knowledgable. And she is so warm and compassionate!

    - Jennifer J.

  • More testimonials coming soon!

    (testimonial coming soon)

Doula Support Packages

Empowered Fertility: Conception, Fertility, & Infertility Doula Services

Conception & Fertility Support $100 per hour

Can be one call or broken up into two calls taken within a month.

Dream Sleep: Virtual Sleep Consultation & Sleep Shaping Services

Peaceful Beginnings 0-4 months

$150

1-hour consultation

Detailed sleep assessment

Comprehensive newborn sleep shaping guide

Restful Rhythms 5 months - 5 years

$399

1-hour consultation

Detailed sleep assessment

Custom sleep plan

1 week of email/text support

Golden Nights 5 months - 5 years

$599

1-hour consultation

Detailed sleep assessment

Custom sleep plan

2 weeks of email/text support

Compassionate Care: Postpartum Doula Services

Foundations $490

30-minute consultation

Up to 8 hours of in-person support

Phone/email support for one week

Growth $860

30-minute consultation

Up to 16 hours of in-person support

Phone/email support for two weeks

Thrive $1650

30-minute consultation

Up to 32 hours of in-person support

Phone/email support for four weeks

Coming soon!

Grandparents Webinar

Are you a grandparent and want to be up to date on your knowledge ? Find out in this webinar.

Newborn Webinar

Would you like to understand your newborn? Sleep guidelines, wake windows, developmental milestones and more.

Lactation Consulting

Having difficulties with breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or just want some additional tips and best practices? We’ll talk about positioning, latching, and other topics.

Baby & Me Dance Classes

Are you a dance studio and would like to add a mommy and me class that is specifically for moms and their children who are able to be be worn? Let’s connect and discuss logistics!

New parents, get some exercise for yourself while baby enjoys music and movement! Dancing together is such a great bonding activity!

Keep in Touch with EPC Doula

Ready for compassionate support?

Ready to be empowered for successful parenting?

Let’s Connect!

Let’s connect and talk about how I can best meet your sleep, fertility or postpartum needs. Please submit this brief form, and I will be in touch right away. I can’t wait to connect!