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My role as a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula is to support parents and provide nurturing, responsive care to infants in their first 4 months of life (age adjusted.) I offer evidence-based care and resources, and help set realistic expectations for those early days with a newborn (or multiple babies.) It’s an honor to help you become more confident in yourself, help you get the rest you need, and support your goals for your family’s life. I’m here to respectfully partner with you along the way. Services offered include daytime or overnight newborn care, postpartum support, lactation education, parent instruction on infant safety, developmental milestones, hygiene, sleep shaping, feeding, infant routines, nursery set-up, and recognizing the signs of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (this is strictly educational.) While I encourage self monitoring and action planning for postpartum mood disorders as early as possible, I do not diagnose or treat any conditions. I am not a licensed medical professional and strictly provide non-medical care. I’m a Safe Sleep Ambassador trained through Cribs for Kids. Please be advised that I strictly adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Recommendations while babies are in my care: this includes placing baby to sleep alone, on their back - on a firm, flat sleep surface that is free of objects - in a crib/pack n’ play/bassinet without bumpers, blankets, pacifier clips, or toys. I support all types of families that follow various traditions, practices, and philosophies without judgement. As a professional and non-family member, it’s especially important I model and adhere to AAP recommendations and evidence-based practices during the time I work.
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Throughout the night, I wake with your newborn for diaper changes and feedings: •Collecting, storing pumped milk, bringing baby to nurse, and preparing formula •Washing, sterilizing bottles and pump gear •Parental guidance on newborn care, basic lactation support, and monitoring for postpartum mood disorder warning signs •Support with baby’s first bath, if desired •Help set a quality sleep foundation and habits that work for the whole family through responsive care (no cry it out or ignoring your baby, here.) *Sleep surface required. Awake care is not industry standard and must be agreed to in advance at a higher rate.
You have a unique birth and postpartum journey no matter how many might relate. Supporting you in your postpartum aftercare and providing expert newborn care guidance is how I’m here to help. Delegate dishes, laundry, and organizing to me! Allow me to fix you a snack and refill your cup while you rest your eyes. I’m here to help you feel your best and take care of business around the house so that you can recover, embrace yourself, and bond with your baby. A postpartum doula gives you hands-on support, and postpartum or baby care guidance: lots of support through one service. •First and foremost, I’m here to listen and learn what you need •Guidance on feeding (formula, human milk), diapering, swaddling, bathing, sleep and activity for your newborn •Newborn care •Lactation support, collect and store pumped milk •Monitoring for postpartum mood disorders •Dishwashing, laundry, wipe counters, sweeping or vacuuming •Grocery Shopping, Errands *Duties not directly related to infant care are ONLY performed when the infant is not my primary responsibility: I do not perform non-child related tasks at the same time as caring for a baby.
~ $40 per 30 minutes ~ Are you welcoming a baby soon, or do you have questions about: •Lactation or Feeding •Diapering, Bathing, and Hygiene •Soothing your newborn •Sleep Shaping •Routines •Activities, Bonding: what can you do with your newborn? •Nursery, Gift Registry Set-Up •Is there something else you’re nervous or unsure about that you’d like to share? Let’s connect and schedule a consultation.
8-Hour-Minimum Overnight Bookings Throughout the night, I wake with your newborns for diaper changes and feedings, then soothe them back to sleep. My services include: •Collect, store pumped milk, bringing babies to nurse, and preparing formula •Wash, sterilize bottles and pump gear •Parental guidance on newborn care, basic lactation support, and monitoring for postpartum mood disorder warning signs •Support with babies’ first bath, if desired •Help set a healthy sleep foundation and habits that work for the whole family •Wash 1 Load, Fold Laundry •Organize, Restock Nursery *A horizontal sleep surface and reasonable privacy required. *Pricing is based on allowed to lightly rest while babies rest policy: awake care is +25/Hour. **Household tasks on overnight shifts are limited to bottle/pump part washing, washing 1 load of laundry, folding laundry, organizing nursery and primary child related tasks.
Parents say that they rest better and have peace of mind when I’m with their baby at night. As an overnight Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula, I wake with your baby for feedings and soothing back to sleep, clean bottles/pump gear, change diapers/clothing/bedding, store pumped milk, prepare formula, and complete 1 load of laundry if time allows and it is not disruptive to infant/parent sleep. I support parents in working towards their goals for their unique family system. What works and what doesn’t can change over time. It’s okay to change your mind. I’m here to provide evidence-based guidance and resources about baby and postpartum care. During the daytime, I’m happy to offer support with dishes, infant/child laundry, light tidying, and basic meal or snack preparation, or offer support with an older sibling. I exclusively adhere to AAP safe sleep recommendations while listening and providing nonjudgemental support in all circumstances. I monitor for warning signs of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders, however, I don’t diagnose or treat PMAD’s. I’m registered with TrustLine, which is a background check and fingerprint database. * 4-hour-daytime and 8-hour-overnight minimums strictly apply for in-person support. Rates are $60/hour Singletons $75/hour Twins
Kayla was an absolute dream to work with. She was super kind and gentle with our twin boys and taught us so much!! Whenever she came over, we knew we would get a great night sleep knowing our babes were in loving hands. Highly recommend!!
— Lani M.
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Thank you so much for trusting me with your babies and for being so welcoming to me! I appreciate that you took the time to leave a note.
Kayla is an amazing doula who helped with our newborn twins girls for 5 months. She came 3 nights a week and by the end of the contract the babies were sleeping through the night!! The whole experience was so much better than I even imagined. I was so terrified of sleepless nights with twins while also taking care of our 3 year old during the day. Kayla supported us through all of it, and I cannot be more thankful.
— Molly W.
We had Kayla do night doula work with our baby for 4 months, 3 nights a week. She was absolutely amazing and helped us navigate the newborn period. The night doula part helped me and my husband maximize sleep. She was also helpful with cleaning pump parts, folding laundry, trimming baby nails, and setting up bottles. My baby adored her and really felt at ease with her. Kayla also is a wealth of knowledge and experience so I got a lot of great advice on baby care…everything from putting on onsies to soothing to sleep. We trusted her completely. She was always on time and professional. She is also very kind and gentle and an easy person to work with. I recommend her 100%!
— Judith G.
Kayla helped us with our newborn (1-2 months) on a weekly basis at night to give us some reprieve. She helped us with night feedings, washing of bottle/ pump parts, laundry folding, milk storage, etc. We loved how calm and patient she was with our colicky baby. We wish we could use her more often.
— Tina N.
Kayla cared for our 6 month old baby and 3 year old as a nanny and overnight for two nights. Kayla was wonderful with our kids and a highly knowledgeable and skilled nanny. She always came prepared with age appropriate activities, put together fresh, healthy meals for the kids, and provided kind and loving care. She also supported my pumping and milk storage efforts, cleaning pump parts and storing milk between sessions. Kayla is absolutely a professional in this work!
— Mia M.
Kayla took care of our 4 month old daughter for 1 week (40 hours) and was highly attentive, engaged, and knowledgeable with infants and young babies. She engaged with floor time, reading, outdoor exposure, and daytime naps following wake windows. She helped thoroughly wash and when needed sanitize all bottles and pump parts. She also provided resources and support with nursing when asked. Our daughter was in very good care with Kayla and we enjoyed the time very much.
— Ali S.
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