Mara Siegmund Battung

Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
Newborn Care Specialist
CAPPA Certified Parent Educator
Certified 0-6 Months Sleep Specialist
Member: CAPPA, Newborn Care Specialist Association, California Breastfeeding Coalition, Postpartum Care Collective
Founder and Director of Sunflower Nannies Staffing Agency

Compassionate, Expert Support for Your Postpartum Journey

At Sunflower Nannies, we recognize the postpartum period as a transformative and sacred transition—a time of profound change for the entire family. Whether you're a first-time parent or welcoming another child, harmonizing evidence based support with holistic care can make all the difference.

I provide comprehensive, family-centered care, blending scientifically backed newborn support with time-honored traditions. My approach nurtures both baby and parents, incorporating bonding, feeding techniques, nourishing traditional recipes, and gentle recovery practices to foster balance, healing, and confidence as your family adjusts to this new chapter.

Scope of work

Preparing for Baby Before Birth

✔ Creating a smooth home setup for newborn care (nursery, feeding stations, diapering essentials)
✔ Preparing parents, pets & siblings for baby’s arrival to ease the family adjustment
Add ons:
✔ Batch cooking & freezer meal prep for an easy postpartum transition

Daytime Postpartum Doula Services

✔ Hands-on maternal support
✔ Breastfeeding assistance, paced bottle feeding & pumping guidance
✔ Nourishing meal preparation, including Ayurvedic postpartum recipes
✔ Emotional support & guidance through postpartum recovery
✔ Assistance with baby care routines & developmental support

Overnight Newborn & Postpartum Support

✔ Hands on newborn care (feeding, diapering, soothing, and sleep support so you can rest)
✔ Breastfeeding assistance if needed
✔ Establishing healthy sleep habits & routines
✔ Emotional and physical recovery support for parents

Personalized Transition Support

✔ Helping parents establish sustainable routines
✔ Preparing for the return to work & transitioning to long-term childcare solutions
✔ Assistance with hiring vetted nannies or newborn caregivers

“Mara was my daytime doula and helped us with everything—routine building, baby laundry, bottle washing, organizing, and sleep. She is extremely proactive and always had solutions to help our baby, especially with reflux and gas issues. She even reached out to her community for advice. Mara was truly invaluable.”

— Anna Cheng, Manhattan Beach

new postpartum menu coming 2025

My Approach
With over 15 years in private service, my approach to postpartum care is holistic, family-centered, and deeply rooted in research-backed methodologies. I integrate elements of RIE and secure attachment philosophies to create a nurturing and respectful caregiving environment.
Calm, intuitive care – I provide gentle, non-intrusive support to help parents and babies adjust at their own pace.
Confidence-building education – I empower parents with practical knowledge so they feel capable and prepared.
Tailored solutions for every family – Each family is unique, and I provide customized support to fit individual needs.
I offer both contract-based and flexible, as-needed support, depending on your family’s needs and my availability.
Overnight Postpartum Doula/NCS Support
- Awake care: starts at $90/hr (continuous monitoring & hands-on care)
- Standard care: starts at $55/hr (attentive care with rest breaks when baby sleeps)
Daytime Postpartum Doula Care
- Starting at $55/hr (nurturing, hands-on support for both baby & parents)
- Meal prep support available for families adjusting to life with a newborn (inquire for rates for ad hoc meal prep)
Book a call to receive our full service agreement & specific pricing details based on your particular need.
Carrot Fertility Insurance Provider
How Carrot Fertility Benefits Relate to My Doula Services:
- Support Beyond Birth & Postpartum:
  Carrot isn’t just about fertility treatments—it also provides resources for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long-term reproductive health. This aligns with my role as a postpartum doula, where I support families in their transition into parenthood with emotional and practical care.
Key Ways Carrot Benefits Can Support You:
- Postpartum Wellness: Some plans cover lactation consultations, pelvic floor therapy, and mental health support, all of which can enhance your recovery. If your plan includes these, I can help you navigate available services.
- Sleep Solutions: Birth to 6 Months – Newborn Care Solutions
- Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula – Sacred Window Studies
- RIE Foundations: Infant Care Training – RIE Center, Los Angeles
- Supporting Low Milk Supply Training - Kaia Lacy, CLC
- Member: CAPPA, Newborn Care Specialist Association, California Breastfeeding Coalition, Postpartum Care Collective

“ Mara provided night doula services to my family, and we can’t imagine what those first few nights would have been like without her. She brought a calm energy into our home and kept us grounded while we adjusted to such a major change in our lives.”

— Ejin Choi, Studio City