MY SERVICES
As a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula, I help new parents navigate the first hectic, overwhelming weeks and months with a baby.
My goal is to help the new baby thrive by focusing on caring for the newborn, providing support when needed, assisting in establishing healthy habits and educating and empowering parents
BOOKINGS:
Casual and short term
Long term
24-Hour Care
Overnight
Daytime
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One home visit (prenatal consultation)
Baby Registry (Must-Haves) suggestions
Safe and calming nursery setup
Resources
Prior to the baby’s arrival
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Complete care of the newborn
Parent education on newborn care and characteristics, (bathing, dressing, diapering, skincare, cradle cap, unbiblical cord care, circumcision care)
Burping, swaddling
Soothing babies using skilled and proven techniques that calm newborns
Establishing a daytime routine, and healthy sleep habits
Maintaining a thorough log of infant feeding, sleeping, and behavioral patterns
Creating a regular feeding schedule
Gentle sleep conditioning and sleep training
Infant massage
Babywearing
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Providing breast- and bottle-feeding education and support
Breast pumps and bottles recommendations and resources
Assisting with feeding issues
Supporting breastfeeding parents with proper diet resources to ensure proper milk production
Walking parents through the numerous formula options, and providing resources to help parents decide what is the best for their baby
Utilizing and handling breastmilk and formula
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Cleaning and sterilizing bottles and breastfeeding-related items
Laundering baby clothing and linens
Assisting with baby-related organizations
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Physical and emotional support after birth
Evidence-based information for safe recovery
Ongoing resources for well-informed decisions
Helping to identify Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, providing support and resources to parents in finding appropriate help
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Following (AAP) American Academy of Pediatrics and (CDC) Center for Disease Control guidelines
Providing evidence-based resources to parents for well-informed decisions
Up-to-date on the latest ever-changing industry standards and guidelines