A seen, supported and lavish postpartum is possible.

Welcome! So happy to have you here. My name is Paige and I’m a certified postpartum doula, mother’s cook, mama, and actor residing in California.

I’m in awe of the hugely creative act of bringing life into this world. It is big stardust and magic, no matter the path taken and I feel that anyone who undergoes the transformation of it deserves to be lavishly supported, respected and held.

Cosmic Stew is the cozy space I like to hold for new families. It’s practice of love and attention. I’m proud to provide bespoke, warm care for families during the tender transitional space of postpartum*. I’m here to support you in the ways that FEEL RIGHT TO YOU. You are the expert on your body, your little one(s) and your experience. I offer my love by: preparing and serving nourishing foods, being a warm humble presence for you as you integrate all the newness around you, promoting flow within your home during the immediacy of postpartum, offering the knowledge you want and resources (so you can ditch the 3am google spiral), and empowering you to get the needs of yourself and your new babe(s) met abundantly from the jump.

I should also mention it’s important to me that I bring some good humor and a solid dose of normalizing the wild hilarity of the early days after BIRTH. I believe holding those who mother and their new babies in their early days of their unfolding can change the world for the better. It’s an honor to keep you company and to shine some light your mundane AND cosmic magic-making.

*I subscribe to the notion that postpartum is forever, so we might as well start it off by wholeheartedly befriending it and flowing within it.

Cosmic Stew.

A Postpartum Doula Practice by Paige Patterson

Offerings

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Postpartum Meal and Snack Prep

This is a great option for anyone wanting bespoke home cooked meals and snacks at the ready during postpartum. I have years of experience cooking for postpartum and love to serve up colorful, nourishing, nutrient-replenishing meals and snacks. We set up 1-3 visits in which I come to you, cook up a storm and leave you with a stacked, organized fridge/pantry and sparkling countertops. I cook with sleep-deprived, healing bodies in mind and most food I leave in my wake can be eaten with one hand while you nurture your tiny human(s). Get Fed! *currently available Oakland, Berkeley and LaMorinda areas

Dreamy Postpartum Planning Session

Consult with with me and dream up your ideal postpartum! We’ll scaffold ways to maximize your nourishment, prioritize your healing, and make your sweet baby bubble a protected bonding space. There is so much we don’t have control over in our birth and postpartum experience, but when we let our goodwill proceed us by planning for postpartum, we set the stage for a flexible, supported period of beautiful and significant transition. We aim to set you up to receive generously, tap into your intuition and feel into your boundaries. This is a great way to fortify yourself, your partnership and familial relationships before birth. Planning sessions are 60 minutes and can be done virtually from anywhere.

Full Postpartum Support Package

This is a great option for anyone in wanting lots of hands-on support and continuity of care from the end of pregnancy through the first weeks of postpartum. Ideally we’ll have a fun prenatal session where we feather your nest, connect and plan for your ideal postpartum. I’m available for phone and text check-ins during our contracted time together. Then, after birth, I show up and support you practically, emotionally and informationally during our agreed upon amount of four-hour day shifts during the tender first few weeks after birth. In our time together I’m happy to hold space for you and all the feelings and experiences that come up in birth and postpartum. I’m there to support your healing journey and your unique feeding journey. I’m there to cook beautiful postpartum-friendly meals and snacks, lightly tidy and keep your home in flow and to nurture YOU, so you can nurture baby. I’m there to connect you with resources you might need along the way. Support might look different for every family and needs change visit to visit, so I pride myself on being able to read the room and show up with a loving, open presence. My intention is to work myself out of a job by empowering you, caring for you and cheering you on in the early days of parenthood. *available in Oakland, Berkeley and LaMorinda areas

FAQs

  • A doula is non-medical professional (a generalist), who provides physical, emotional and informational support for others during significant life transitions.

  • We used to step into new parenthood held by a village. In today’s society so many parents are without that village for so many reasons. Coming into this transition without support can feel disheartening and HARD (heck, it’s hard with support sometimes). A postpartum doula can fill in some of the gaps with care and provide guidance and love in the tender period surrounding birth. This kind of support can ripple out for years to come, setting a family up for intentional bonding and planting the seeds for lasting nourishment and resilience.

  • Ideally we meet during gestation and see if we’re a good fit! If we feel good about working together, we’ll get our contract signed and start scheduling our prenatal visit! For a full package we will have a nice prenatal support session. I'll be in your back pocket for text support the whole time we are in contract with each other. Then after the momentous occasion of birth I’m there for in-house bespoke care. We communicate about what feels needed and lovely. I’ll make sure everyone is held, nourished and given space to rest and process all the newness. When our time together comes to a close, we’ll make sure you feel armed with the tools you need to move forward in your parenting journey with confidence and softness.

  • Absolutely! Gifting postpartum care is a beautiful way to be of support to the new parents in your life. I will still want to interview and sign a contract with families, receiving care, but it is totally possible to arrange to cover services for loved ones. *My services make a great addition to a baby registry!

Testimonials

  • Paige's warm and inviting presence translates into the dishes she makes. After delivering my first son, I lost much blood and was anemic and fragile. Paige knew exactly what to cook to nurse me back to health so I could focus on my new baby. From protein-packed lentil soup to lactation balls and nettle tea for breastfeeding, there was so much thought and care put into everything she made. She is truly magical and I would recommend her to anyone looking to be nourished and delighted.

    Merissa

  • Authentic nourishment is getting increasingly harder to come by in this world. When I found myself navigating the brutal and beautiful pieces of becoming a new parent for the second time the level of depletion across every aspect of my life was extraordinary. Paige's calm confidence, unique ability to read a room, deep knowledge and skill with all things postpartum were a lifesaver. She was able to support us through multiple stages of parenthood with delicious and comforting meals, as well as invaluable counsel and advice. The cherry on top was her network and ability to identify other experts we could add to our team when issues would arise. When my best friend had her baby I gifted her time with Paige, that gift ended up being life saving. She is truly an incredible practitioner that will help you find your peace and presence. We feel so incredibly fortunate to have her in our corner.

    Jessica