Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula
As a trained newborn care specialist and postpartum doula with 25 years of experience, I provide both hands-on support and guidance during the postpartum period. My approach is centered on working alongside parents, offering gentle education and practical insights as we navigate this journey together. My goal is to help parents feel confident and empowered, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they desire to care for their newborn with ease.
In combining these two roles, the following are the services I am able to provide to your family:
Nursery setup and organization
Guide you with the proper newborn care techniques
Bathing baby
Dressing baby
Changing diapers
Circumcision care and intact care for the uncircumcised baby
Creating and maintaining a healthy feeding schedule
Breastfeeding and pumping support
Freezing and organizing any extra supply of breastmilk
Cleaning & sterilizing bottles & breast pumps, preparing new bottles and bottle-feeding newborn
Washing, drying, folding and putting away baby’s laundry
Establishing healthy sleep habits for parents and baby
Providing overnight care while parents sleep or are away
Knowledgeable in reflux, GERD and colic
Knowledgeable in torticollis, plagiocephaly and the prevention of plagiocephaly
Knowledgeable in working with special needs newborns, premature babies and working with multiples
Complete nightly log sheets to track feeding times, amount fed, diapers changed, etc.
Emotional and physical support for new parents, day and night
Prepare small meals and snacks that satisfy your nutritional needs postpartum
Accompany you to appointments related to your recovery or to your baby
Keep a watchful eye over your baby while you rest, eat or just relax and recover
Availability via phone, text and email