“You make people feel seen and heard. It's clear that you know what you're talking about, but you don't make anyone feel stupid, and you give them the space to make their own decisions. I cannot imagine going through that process without you.”
-Emily, mom to baby E
The “Fourth Trimester” is a wild ride of raw emotions, beautiful discoveries, tender moments, sleepless nights, and big transformation. I believe so deeply that every new parent should be supported during this time. As a postpartum doula and lactation counselor, I care very much about supporting new parents (and parents doing the newborn thing all over again!) through this unique time, and that doesn’t stop in the face of a pandemic. During the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual postpartum support is available no matter where you’re located. We were never meant to do this alone.
FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP: I offer a sliding scale. Please reach out, no matter your circumstances.
VIRTUAL POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Preparation and registries: what do you actually need? (Best if done before your baby arrives, but it’s never too late!)
Grounded emotional support — taking care of a tiny human you created is an experience unlike any other, and your hormones are having a wild, crazy party right now
Guidance with postpartum recovery and self-care (for vaginal and cesarean births)
Newborn care, tips & tricks, and “is this normal?” (swaddling, diapering, bathing, umbilical cord care, skin issues/rashes, tummy time, etc.)
Soothing techniques and calming a fussy baby
Lactation support — help with positions, latch, assessing adequate milk transfer, reading hunger cues, and common issues that arise during this time (engorgement, nipple pain, etc.)
Bottle feeding: best practices, feeding cues, how to tell when your baby’s had enough, teaching babies to regulate their own intake of milk/formula
Help creating routines and strategies for maximizing sleep
Setting realistic expectations and receiving encouragement and validation —this seems so simple, but it’s so impactful
Sharing healing & nourishing recipes for postpartum recovery
And more!