Parent Success Stories

  • "By her 3rd visit, I was feeling better, energetic and supported. Talking to her was therapeutic."

    Badria Namiiro

  • "Smitha was an absolute blessing during my postpartum journey! She did go above and beyond in supporting me... That took a significant load off my plate."

    Glennise Ayuk

  • "Reliable, understanding, and truly dedicated, Smitha made a significant difference in my postpartum journey."

    Beverly Nettey

  • "Smitha has a remarkable way of making sure the mother is cared for, too."

    Taylor Saganowich

  • "Their support helped me not only survive postpartum—but to find my footing again, emotionally and physically."

    Soreil Lum

  • "Smitha went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend her to other mothers looking for postpartum help."

    Kristen Baptista

  • "She actually knows what she's up to with her job and it makes me and my baby feel happy around her. I recommend her to anyone looking for a doula."

    Celestina Obo-Andoh

Sakhee in the Community

  • Three people in formal attire holding a large ceremonial check for $1,200.00 made out to Sakhee, with a backdrop displaying EforAll logos. Smitha Gudapakkam is in the middle.

    EforAll Greater Worcester Summer 2024 Cohort

    We are thrilled to announce that Sakhee won a cash prize at the EforAll Accelerator Program Venture Showcase as part of the Summer 2024 cohort! The experience provided invaluable targeted classes, business coaching, and mentorship that helped us refine our business model of supporting women during the postpartum period. This recognition validates the critical need for our services in Worcester County and beyond. We're excited to continue building on this foundation and investing the cash prize in accelerating our business goals.

  • A woman speaking into a microphone on a small stage with a green backdrop featuring the text "Babson College" and "Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership." The stage is inside a room with large windows showing an outdoor scene with trees and a building.

    Babson WIN Lab Venture 2025

    Sakhee was proud to be part of the Babson WIN Lab 2025 Ventures and won a seed grant from the Butler Launch Pad at Babson! The Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab, created by the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, provided an inspiring community and rigorous process to catalyze innovative thinking and enable successful business scaling. This opportunity perfectly aligned with our mission to support women during the postpartum period as we joined a network of female innovators committed to creating meaningful change.

  • A woman standing next to a large informational poster about postpartum support networks at a conference. She is smiling, wearing a teal vest, a name badge, and has dark hair.

    Postpartum Support International Conference in New Orleans

    Sakhee Postpartum Support was honored to present our innovative model as a poster titled "Beyond Baby Gear - Empowering Parents to Build the Ultimate Postpartum Network" at the Postpartum Support International Conference 2025 in New Orleans. Our presentation showcased our comprehensive approach that combines in-person postpartum doula support with care coordination for both physical and mental health during postpartum. This opportunity allowed us to share insights with the broader postpartum support community and learn from other innovators improving maternal wellbeing.

  • Four women in blue scrubs standing in front of a presentation slide titled 'A Day in the Life: Ob/Gyn Edition' in a conference room.

    Day In The Life: OB/GYN Edition

    The Sakhee team volunteered at the UMass Memorial-Worcester led event to expose high school students to career opportunities in maternal health care, introducing them to diverse paths including obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, and doulas. This initiative gave young people from underrepresented groups a glimpse into the world of healthcare, allowing them to explore the daily responsibilities of patient care and gain exposure to our health system. By sharing our expertise as postpartum doulas and care coordinators, we inspired the next generation to consider careers supporting women during life's most transformative moments. This work reflects our commitment diversify and strengthen the maternal health ecosystem by building a pipeline of compassionate care providers.