Warmest welcome
Newborn Inklings LLC is a postpartum doula service providing support to Seattle, WA and the surrounding areas that is grounded in cultural humility, a commitment to ongoing learning, with a deep respect for all families and paths to reproduction – LGBTQIA+ affirming, compassionate, relevant, and evidence-based care.
Above all, showing up to witness, to listen, and to honor each postpartum journey as it is.
Offering specialized support in newborn care, lactation and feeding, guidance with sibling transitions, meal preparation, and curating sleep rhythms that benefit mental health outcomes.
Services
Rates starting at $60 / hour
Overnight Support
(8 hour minimum)
During an overnight shift, I care for your infant while you rest. This often involves discussing family sleep strategies and sending everyone off to bed!
During the night, I support birth givers in feeding sessions, whether that is bringing baby in to you, or bottle feeding them separately. I wash all bottles and pump parts and set you up for a successful morning when you wake.
Daytime Support
(4 hour minimum)
I offer newborn care, infant feeding support, light household chores (dishes, sanitizing baby bottles and pump parts), laundry, and demonstrating hands-on techniques for soothing and caring for your baby.
If you have other children, I can assist with their care as well, and help make sure everyone is getting what they need by making myself available to make snacks, read books, play, do a craft, etc.
In-Home Meal Prep
(4 hour minimum)
When preparing meals in your home, I keep your healing and the preferences of your family in mind.
I can slow simmer collagen-packed bone broth, bake banana bread, and set you up for meals with leftovers that are easy to reheat as needed.
Services can be combined with day shifts or scheduled separately.
About Me
I’m Steffi Sakr (pronounced SHTEF-fee Suh-KAR) (she/her), a neurodivergent (ADHD) doula and long time nanny with a background in STEM. I hold a degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology with a minor in Spatial Science.
I identify as queer and BIPOC, while also recognizing the privileges of being both white-passing and straight-passing. My life experiences – including navigating ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and childhood attachment trauma – inform the empathy and trauma-aware perspective I bring to my work.
I'm deeply curious about behavioral and developmental psychology and the ways early relationships shape our nervous systems and sense of safety.
My work centers responsive care through a nervous-system-informed lens with the understanding that babies learn safety through the regulation of their caregivers – calm voices, steady hands, and consistently having their needs met. I support families in building rhythms of care, bonding, and rest that nurture the wellbeing of the whole family system.
I view postpartum care not as a modern luxury but as protective care—something historically held by communities, families, and elders. I hope Newborn Inklings will be an intentional continuation of that lineage: supporting the 4th trimester with dignity, safety, and belonging.
Outside of supporting families, I love wandering through thrift stores, eating dim sum and sushi, making mixed-media art (especially collage and yarn projects), and spending time underwater whenever I can. I love bugs and bubbles. I'm an introverted extrovert at heart-someone who thrives in deep one-on-one conversations and meaningful connection.
Though I was raised in organized religion, my spirituality today is more personal and expansive, shaped by curiosity, unconditional love, reflection, and the awestruck feeling I get when experiencing the natural world.
Credentials & Education
Career Nanny 10+ years
Postpartum Doula Training (BADT) - 2025
Certified Postpartum Doula (NAPS) - 2026
Sleeposium (Child Sleep Institute) - 2026
Lactation Educator (BADT) - In Progress
CPR / First Aid (Red Cross) - Since 2008
Bachelor of Science, Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology, Minor in Spatial Science (UCSB)
AA Chemistry (Santa Barbara City College)
Washington Food Handler’s License 2026
Testimonials
"Steffi provides deeply compassionate care to growing families, and her warmth is felt in every interaction. She thoughtfully nourishes those she serves with prepared bone broth, comforting meals, and beautifully crafted salads that support healing and restoration.
Steffi meets each family exactly where they are, extending her attentive care not only to the sweet new addition to the family and the birthing person, but also to the partner and siblings, ensuring the entire household feels supported.
I am forever grateful to have served alongside Steffi as part of a postpartum team several years ago. I trust her implicitly with the families and communities I serve and welcome any opportunity to serve along side her in the future.
Her presence, passion, and dedication strengthen families throughout the postpartum period, fostering a supported, thriving home environment."
– Leanne S.
"We were so fortunate to have Steffi supporting us postpartum. My chest-feeding journey was not smooth sailing at first and one of the greatest gifts
Steffi shared with us was providing a no-pressure and zero-judgement enviornment for my baby and I to navigate feeding. Steffi not only cared for our son with gentleness and respect, but also our physical enviornment.
She always made sure my husband and I were comfortable and had everything our little family needed. Most memorably, having quality sleep (even if it was short!) meant the world to me.
Knowing our son was in her hands (literally and figuratively) put my mind at ease. If only all families could experience her warm and loving care :)"
– Emily S
"I cannot say enough good things about her. During a really tough season of bottle refusal, she was such a calming and reassuring presence for me. She is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to educate me on proper bottle positioning and different techniques that actually made a difference.
As a mom of three, you think you’ve learned it all until you meet someone who truly has the credentials and the heart to match. I had other moms making me feel hopeless with comments like “some babies just never take the bottle,” and even doctors brushing it off with “I’ve never seen a baby starve” ??. She, on the other hand, was encouraging, gentle, and never dismissive.
With her guidance, a lot of patience, and some practice, my baby did eventually take the bottle. I’m so grateful for her calm approach and constant reassurance throughout the process.
She is trustworthy, patient, and genuinely sweet. I’m someone who doesn’t trust just anyone with my kids (basically only grandma), but I felt completely safe and supported with her. I truly wish I had met her with my firstborn she is such a gift to any family she works with."
– Norma M.
"Steffi was an integral support to our family when our second child was born. She effortlessly moved from entertaining our 3 year old to cuddling and caring for our newborn.
She took on an active role in my kitchen with making delicious and nutritious lunches for me and dinner prep items to take a heavy load off of my plate. She is knowledgeable, comfortable and caring for children and babies.
My children adore her and we will always stay connected to Steffi. I recommend her for any family looking for support in their postpartum time. "
– Laurelin L.
"I was lucky enough to be able to receive postpartum care from Steffi for both of my pregnancies. The first one she helped immensely providing support for a first time mother. I felt completely comfortable trying to breastfeed, pumping, and comfortable in my postpartum body around her. She helped with whatever things I needed (and many that I didn't know of).
She helped hold the baby to let me shower, she helped bake cupcakes as a sweet treat, and she brought a lot of professional experience with newborns that helped. For my second baby, she similarly helped with feeding challenges, physically helped as I recovered from my c section, and provided me a hand for me to keep any sense of self during the process.
Having her positive attitude around during such an emotionally challenging time was the best gift. Steffi has a gift with children and is a blessing to be around. She is completely kind, helpful, and compassionate to help navigate with whatever needs arise. She is also colorful and very fun, I highly recommend her. "
– Vanessa W
FAQ
Please reach out for any other questions via contact form or my email: steffisakr@newborninklings.com
How soon should I book doula services?
The sooner you book your doula, the more availability they will typically have. Some begin consulting with doulas during the second trimester to ensure they will find the support they are looking for.
Do you offer virtual support?
Yes. I can provide video consultations, digital resources, and real-time guidance to clients remotely.
Do you provide sibling care?
Yes, whether siblings need care during the birth, or some extra support during postpartum recovery, I can extend my services to their care as well by helping with meals, crafts and activities, etc.
Do you help with household chores?
Yes! Especially during day shifts, I can help with dishes, laundry, and other household chores.