As a Pospartum Doula, I will come to your house when you most need me, that is in the first days, weeks or months after having a baby. I will assist you with all baby-related things, such as bathing, diapering (including cloth diaper education if you're interested), feeding (breast, chest or bottle), and safe sleep. I will be there also for YOU and your closest family members, I will make sure you are recovering well and bonding with your baby. If you have an older child that needs some attention, I can help with that. I will buy your groceries and then cook something you like. I will help you with household organization and that includes laundry and light housekeeping. As a lactation counselor, I will assess your latch and will make sure you have a successful breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey ahead of you. I am a Certified Babywearing Consultant and I will show you how to babywear your child safely and comfortably.

The service may include:

- breastfeeding/chestfeeding support,

- bottle feeding and/or pumping assistance,

- bathing help,

- newborn care,

- safe sleep guidance,

-soothing techniques,

-tummy time guidance,

-swaddling,

-newborn behavior guidance,

- babywearing instructions,

- light housekeeping,

- laundry,

- nursery organization,

- grocery shopping and meal preparation,

- sibling care,

- and more!

 Overnight Postpartum Doula care  (10 hours)

I specialize in overnight postpartum care. I believe sleep is crucial to anyone’s well being but especially to new parents. Sleep exhaustion can lead to mood disorders, especially for those with a history of anxiety or depression. During my overnight shift I will help with anything you might need help with and when you go to sleep, I will take care of your baby. At night your little one is my priority, I’ll make sure they have a clean diaper, are soothed, content and asleep in a safe environment. If you breastfeed/chestfeed, I will bring you your baby to nurse when they’re hungry; if you pump, I’ll bring you your pump parts and take care of washing them afterwards and storing the milk. If your baby is bottle fed, I’ll happily take care of the feedings. After your baby is done eating, I will burp them, change and put back to sleep. And then we repeat every two to three hours… and hopefully less frequently as the time goes on. Many of the parent that I work with find that their babies sleep very well and naturally extend their sleep stretches without the need of sleep training. While your baby is well taken care of, you can sleep and maximize your own rest. Even with frequent feedings you’ll find that you can sleep more deeply with me being there and knowing your baby is taken care of.

Babywearing Consultations

As a certified babywearing educator, I can help you choose a perfect carrier for you and your baby. I have a long-time experience in using and teaching how to use:

- woven wraps,

- stretchy wraps,

- ring slings,

- meh dais,

- soft structured carriers ( buckle carriers),

- pouches etc.

During a consultation you will be able to try a variety of carriers and choose the one that you like most and one that suits your needs best and feels the most comfortable. I provide a weighted demo doll so you can practice before you try with your baby or if you're pregnant. You will learn how to breastfeed in a carrier, if applicable. Consultations are offered to pregnant moms as well as parents or caregivers of newborns, older infants or toddlers.

• $350* for a comprehensive consultation in your home up to 2 hours. Includes free follow-up e-mail and/or follow-up on Skype or FaceTime. Add second caregiver for free. Add another caregiver or a friend for $50.

• $150* for a 45 minute follow-up or quick consultation. This is a good option if you need help with a carrier that you already own or you would like to learn a new skill (such as hip carry).

• $95 for a 30 minute Skype or FaceTime consultation. This is a good option if you need some help right away with a carrier that you own.

• $250 for a 90 minute Skype or FaceTime comprehensive consultation. Choose this option if we can't meet in person.

*additional fee may apply with longer travel time