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About me
I have been fascinated by the process of pregnancy, birth and lactation since I was a little girl. I got to fulfill my dream and start learning about those subjects during my first doula training in 2002. I became certified in 2007 after another training, and have worked with parents ever since, going full time as a "birth worker" in 2015, after the birth of my 2nd daughter. That is when the world of postpartum support was opened to me and I love it. Being with new parents as they get to know their babies is one of my greatest joys. I also love to teach prenatal education and help them prepare for what's ahead: birth, breast/chestfeeding and newborn care. I love my role in easing the way into this tremendous transformation of becoming a newborn family.
How I work with parents
I teach parents during your pregnancy, and offer support after the birth so they can have a satisfying birth experience and enjoy the first weeks of new parenthood feeling nourished, rested and confident in your abilities as a parent, transforming your initial postpartum time from exhausting to empowered.
My training & experience
Midwife's Assistant Training- May 2018- JJB Midwifery.
HypnoBabies Childbirth Hypnosis Doula- HypnoBabies LLC- 2018
HypnoBirthing Support Techniques for Birth Professionals Certification- HypnoBirthing Institute-2017
Lamaze Childbirth Education Certification- Lamaze International-2017
Advanced Holistic Doula Certification- Whapio Dianne Bartlett- The Matrona-2016
Lamaze International Childbirth Educator Training- Lamaze NYC -2016
Advanced Doula Training- Trainers: Gena Kirby, Leslie Everest, Joe Valley-2016
Spinning Babies- Trainer: Tammy Ryan-2016
H.U.G. Your Baby Educator Training- Jan Tedder-2016
Childbirth Educator Training- Birth Arts International- 2015
Comforting Touch for Birth- Trainer: Yiska Obadia- 2015
Rebozo Technique, The Gena Kirby Method- Trainer: Amethyst Herstens- 2015
Certified Holistic Health Coach Training- Institute for Integrative Nutrition- 2007-2008
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Description:
4 daytime sessions: $725 (must be used within 2 week period).
List Of Services:
- Postpartum care is highly individualized in order to provide the new or growing family with support that suits their circumstances and to help smooth the transition into new parenthood. As your postpartum doula some of the ways I will support you can include:
- Lactation counseling, bottle feeding support.
- Preparation of simple, nutritious meals.
- Looking after the baby/babies while mom or both parents nap, shower, spend time with older children.
- Provide education and assist with newborn care to help parents become familiar with bathing, umbilical cord care, feeding, soothing and more.
- Provide non-judgmental emotional support such as listening and helping with processing the birth experience, answering questions, paying special attention to the new mother’s emotional well- being.
- Light cleaning.
- Run quick errands, do food shopping, or a load of laundry.
- First session is $200, subsequent sessions are $175. A la carte and larger packages also available.
Price:
$725