Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Priddy.
Hi Anna, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My journey into postpartum care did not begin in a classroom or during training. It began in my own home during one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life.
Before becoming a doula, I spent more than 15 years working in corporate America as a marketing expert. I climbed the ladder, built campaigns, supported teams, and did everything I believed I was supposed to do. Over time the work felt less meaningful. When I was laid off during my maternity leave, it pushed me into an emotional space I was not prepared for. I experienced burnout, postpartum depression, and a deep sense of disconnect from the direction my life had been going.
During those early weeks as a new mom, I leaned on the support of my own postpartum doula, and that experience changed everything for me. She reminded me that self care is necessary, that asking for help is healthy, and that every new parent deserves peace of mind. She held space for me, supported me in ways I did not even know I needed, and helped me rebuild my confidence.
That experience opened something in me. I realized how deeply this kind of support matters for families and how transformative it can be when someone walks beside you during the fourth trimester. As I took time to heal and decide what I wanted my future to look like, I kept coming back to the idea that this was what I was meant to do.
Two Hearts Doula was created from that calling. It came from lived experience, compassion, and a desire to give other families the same reassurance and support that allowed me to find my footing. Today I combine the structure, communication skills, and strategic thinking I developed in my marketing career with the heart centered work of postpartum care. It is the most fulfilling path I have ever walked, and I am grateful every day that my own story led me here.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Honestly, the transition into this work has felt like a very smooth road because it truly called on my heart. It made me realize how much I love helping new parents care for their baby while also caring for themselves. This work feels natural to me and it fills me in a way nothing else ever has.
Some of the challenges I have faced have been around finding new clients and spreading the word about what I do. The doula profession has grown so much, and I am seeing more people enter the field, which is wonderful. The challenge is that the public often associates doulas with birth support rather than postpartum support.
To differentiate myself, I focus on educating families about what postpartum care actually is and why it matters so much. Many people do not realize how much support, guidance, and reassurance is needed in those first few weeks at home. Helping people understand that postpartum care is its own specialty, and that it deserves the same level of attention and preparation as birth, has become an important part of my work.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
At Two Hearts Doula Care I support new families during the early weeks after baby arrives. My services include hands-on newborn care, guidance around feeding and sleep rhythms, emotional support for the parents, and light household help when needed. I tailor everything to your household’s needs: whether you’re a first time parent, welcoming multiples, or adjusting siblings.
Each package comes with dedicated support: in-home visits at key intervals, and ongoing phone/text access for six weeks so that questions and concerns don’t go unanswered. You’ll get practical help: swaddling, soothing, feeding guidance—and the emotional space to adjust to your new role.
I also help bridge the gap for families deriving postpartum care from birth-support norms by clearly focusing on the “fourth trimester” the transitional period where parent wellbeing is as important as baby’s. I help older children adjust, assist with routines, and make sure you don’t feel alone or judged as you learn what your new normal is.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
When it comes to finding a mentor and networking, there are so many opportunities available in different cities. There are countless local and online groups where you can connect with others in this field. Personally, I have met many amazing people through a few Facebook groups, and it has been incredibly helpful to connect with other birth workers and postpartum professionals.
My advice is to look for the niche you feel most aligned with and then network within the groups that fit your goals. Whether it is local meetups, online communities, or professional circles, finding the right group of people who understand your work and your passion can make a huge difference.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://2heartsdoula.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapriddy.doula
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/2-Hearts-Doula-61573258081171/
