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I am a certified postpartum doula, lactation counselor, mother, and designer. I was born in NYC and grew up between Brooklyn and Honolulu, where my parents met. Surrounded by natural beauty in Hawaii, I became really interested in plants and studied the ways they're used as natural medicine in indigenous cultures. I dove further into holistic wellness and lived in an ashram in India, where I obtained my yoga teaching certification. It became clear to me that one can be healed by connecting the mind and body with nature. I love to create nourishing meals that incorporate healing herbs to nurture the body into a balanced state of well-being. After I birthed my son, I really understood the challenges in postpartum and importance of supporting and honoring new parents in their special journey. I feel empowered to help postpartum families through one of the biggest transitions of their lives, to make them feel supported and provide resources in areas where they may feel uninformed. I currently reside in Ridgewood, NY and enjoy yoga, cooking, dancing, and tending my medicinal herb garden.
Minimum 12 hour package with 4 hour shift minimum. Add on hours as needed, just notify on Wednesday 5pm prior to week ending.
-Help with emotional and physical recovery after birth -Support with infant feeding -Newborn care education and support (diapering, feeding, bathing, soothing) -Postpartum focused nourishing meal preparation -Light housekeeping -Running errands -Caring for baby and siblings while parents rest -Referrals to local support groups, lactation consultants and other professionals as needed. Lactation support -Counsel on positioning and a good latch -Address common issues with engorgement, pain, etc -Review pumping, storage, bottle feeding, formula and any options that feels comfortable to you.
Lornnie was such a pleasure to spend time with and was so supportive. She cooked delicious and nutritious post-partum meals, cleaned the kitchen and boxed up leftovers for us for the rest of the week. Lornnie also helped us with some tips for newborn care. She is connected with the community and helped connect me to a group of new moms in the neighborhood.
— Allie R.
After having my baby Lornie came to my house every couples of days for 2 weeks. Cooked the healthiest and most yummy food. It was a little hard to breast feed but after having her tea I had so much milk and she made so much easier all the process for me. She is warm and care so much about you as a woman. Definitely recommend her to help you home. Thank you Lornie.
— Laura M.
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