Marsha Montgomery

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Marsha Montgomery

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Postpartum Doula

30 years of experience

5.0

Milford, Massachusetts

Marsha Montgomery

Accept insurances

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Postpartum Doula

Milford, Massachusetts

30 years of experience

5.0

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About me

Working with newborns has been my lifelong passion, and I've been on quite the adventure! Picture this: I became a first-time mom before I even hit 20. Yeah, not your typical start, but hey, life throws some curveballs. Luckily, I've always had this knack for knowing what to do with babies – call it intuition or just sheer survival instinct! Fast forward a bit, and I'm now a mom of three amazing grown children. My two boys proudly served in the military, one in the Air Force and the other in the Marines. Meanwhile, my daughter's out there rocking the creative writing scene at Emerson College. The best news is, I survived parenting long enough to level up. I became a Nanie for the first time in January 2024 with the arrival of my grandson! After over 25 years of experience in the child care industry and a whole lot of love and laughter along the way, in 2018 I put my passion and experience to good use and opened Blissful Sleep Newborn Care. In 2023 I upped my game and became a DONA-certified postpartum doula and became “Blissful Sleep Newborn & Postpartum Care”. Why? Well, as much as I absolutely love caring for newborns, I genuinely want to help other moms navigate and enjoy the wild and wonderful “fourth trimester”. I've been in your sleep-deprived shoes, I remember the whirlwind these first few weeks can be. And to add insult to the chaos, nobody handed us a manual when we left the hospital! So hear me and believe me when I say… I see you, I hear you, I’ve BEEN you, and I'm here to be that manual.

Education

Bachelor Degree Elementary Education/Child Development (2001)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula Certificate (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Credentials

PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childhood Growth and Development Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Doula Care

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Carrot

Service introduction

We provide postpartum doula support, newborn care or night nanny services. We can help your family during the day or overnight.

Packages

Twins

Daytime or overnight support Daytime or overnight support Overnight support: We will tend to your baby’s needs, help with baby related light housekeeping, provide emotional and physical support to birthing person. We will rest/sleep when all is quiet and tasks are completed.

$55.00

USD Per hour

Awake Overnight Support -Twins

Rest easy knowing a trained professional has eyes on your baby! All support listed above, but we will remain awake for the entire overnight.

$60.00

USD Per hour

Virtual Support

Ask me all the questions you have, no judgment! We're a team! I'm here to support, educate, and encourage you every step of the way. But there’s no unicorns or rainbows in my newborn user guide – I'm here to tell you the nitty-gritty truth that your friends might gloss over. Whether you're in need of tried-and-true tips and tricks or just some compassionate guidance, I’m here to help you through the fog and enjoy this little human you spent nine months creating. And better still, help you get those Blissful zzz's you deserve. FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS 0-12 WEEKS OLD INITIAL 1 HOUR CALL (PHONE OR ZOOM) FOR A PERSONALIZED Q&A SESSION A PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE THAT IS FLEXIBLE AND STILL TUNES INTO YOUR BABY’S UNIQUE NEEDS 3 PARENT - INITIATED EMAILS TO ASK ABOUT A SPECIFIC CHALLENGE (TO BE USED BY 13 WEEKS OLD) WEEKLY TEXT CHECK-INS

$497.00

USD Flat rate

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Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

April 30, 2024

Marsha is a very warm, loving person to join your family during a crucial, intimate time. She made us feel at ease with all of her experience with newborns, and was very helpful giving us advice as first time parents. She really feels like a friend from the start. We kept in touch after her 3 months with us, and will be working with her again for our next baby due in a couple of months.

- Jill R.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of having overnight support?

Overnight Newborn Care provides mom and the family support between 9PM and 7AM so that everyone in the family can get a Blissful night of sleep. Our care plan is tailored to your family and varies nightly. In general, from birth to 6 weeks, we help support a baby-guided schedule for feeding and sleeping. After 6 weeks, we will help you to establish a day and nighttime routine that will gently encourage your little one to stretch their sleep periods longer until they are sleeping through the night. It is easy for tired parents to drift off while overnight feeding and they may not have the energy to spend proper time on burping or settling their baby. This can result in the baby waking again within a short period requiring further burping and possibly another feed. An exhausted parent may not recognize this in the small hours of the night. An overnight newborn specialist will make sure everything stays on track while you get the best sleep you can. A BSNC caregiver will also help with baby and mom related tasks. Baby laundry, cleaning and sterilizing bottles/pump equipment, and tidy nursery. Restock the nursery and changing station. If you are pumping overnight, we will take care of measuring, bagging and storing your breast milk so that you can get back to sleep faster. We will get you water, tea, or snacks while you breastfeed or pump. If you have a special request, just talk to your newborn care specialist about your overnight needs.

What types of support do you provide?

At Blissful Sleep Newborn & Postpartum Care, our goal is to help ease the transition for first-time parents and for those growing into a family with multiple children. Our care each night changes based on your and your family's needs. We are here not only to help your new little one develop good sleep habits from the start, but also to provide physical and emotional support to you after the birth of your baby. Whether you are a first time mom, mom of multiples, or a seasoned mom adding a new baby to the family dynamic, Blissful Sleep will be there from your first night home: * Offering feeding support and assistance (breast or formula) * Providing resources to related services, such as lactation consultant, local playgroups or pediatric specialist * Helping with newborn care, such as diaper changes, burping, swaddling, umbilical cord care, sleep schedules, and feedings. As your infant gets older we also help with sleep shaping and sleep training * Helping your family learn and become comfortable with baby soothing and bonding methods * Offering support and guidance on newborn development, care and education * Caring for the baby so parents can sleep, shower, or eat a meal * Helping with mom's post-birth comfort measures * Offering physical support as mom recovers from a cesarean delivery * Keeping mom hydrated and comfortable * Taking care of light household cleaning, such as baby dishes, nursery set-up, and baby laundry

Will I have the same caregiver every night?

We will do our best to provide one caregiver for the entire length of your care. Depending on your requested schedule and the availability of caregivers, you may have a combination of caregivers. If that is the case, we will work with your family to have a set schedule every week so you can count on who will be arriving each night.

Do BSNC caregivers sleep/rest when the baby is sleeping?

From birth to approximately 4 weeks of age, BSNPC caregivers will provide full awake overnight care. After 4 weeks old, caregivers do rest/sleep with a wakeful ear when the baby is sleeping. It is important that the caregiver does not stimulate the infant(s) with music, television, or light. Your caregiver is there to provide an environment conducive to what the home would be like without her there. Once any requested tasks are completed (dishes, laundry, etc) and in between the baby’s needs, your BSNPC caregiver is able to rest/sleep with a wakeful ear. We respectfully request a resting place (blanket/pillow, couch/bed/daybed or reclining chair) for your caregiver. If you would prefer that your caregiver provide full awake care beyond 4 weeks of age, please indicate this when booking care (awake care rates will apply for infants 4 weeks and older)

How do you handle feedings/care needs?

Depending on your preference, your caregiver can rest in the same room as your baby, or you will sleep with your baby and the caregiver will offer support and guidance when needed. When your baby wakes for a feed, the caregiver will make sure good feeding practices are being instilled (bottle or breastfeeding); she will ensure your baby stays awake to have a good feed, and she will then burp, diaper change and settle your baby. If your baby is breastfeeding, your caregiver can bring your baby to you in your bedroom, or she can come get you and you can nurse in the baby’s room. Your caregiver can also bottle feed breastmilk or formula for overnight feeds allowing mom to get uninterrupted sleep (or only wake to pump and your caregiver will take care of pumping parts, labeling and storing breastmilk).

What are your hours?

For Overnight Support: BSNPC can come to your home anywhere between 9PM-7AM. A typical night is a minimum of 8 hours, a maximum of 10 hours. Depending on availability, we can provide care 7 nights a week (will be split between 2 caregivers) For Daytime Support: Daytime support is 4 hours/day, minimum of 2 days a week. You can choose mornings 9:00-1:00, or afternoons 2:00-6:00

How far in advance should I book services?

Our services tend to book quickly. We recommend booking at least 6 months prior to due date, if not sooner. That's not to say we don't have last minute availabilities. If you feel we would be a good fit for your family and are interested in support, I highly encourage you to reach out.

This all sounds awesome! What are my next steps to reserve a caregiver?

Call/text Marsha at 508-259-1523 or email at blisfulsleeping@gmail.com to inquire about availability Complete the BSNC intake form Send deposit (equal to one week of care, applied to your last week of care. Please see deposit policy on intake form for conditions and details)