About me

Hello, my name is Martha J. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) with over 24 years of hands-on experience supporting families since 2000. I am deeply drawn to this work because I value the family environment and the critical role of care during the earliest days after birth. I provide emotional and practical support to parents both individually and as a couple, helping them navigate the transition with confidence and calm. Supporting mothers during the first weeks postpartum is a true calling for me. Caring for the newborn while parents recover from the long, demanding hours of labor, whether in a hospital setting or following a home birth, is work I find meaningful. I am experienced in breastfeeding support, including baby latching, milk production, expression, safe milk storage, and bottle feeding. I closely monitor the baby’s well-being, bringing the baby to the mother for feedings, changing diapers, swaddling, and supporting healthy sleep routines. I maintain clear daily communication with parents regarding their baby’s care and development. Additional responsibilities include washing pump accessories and bottles, wipes and diapers, diaper cream, etc., refills, light nursery tidying, and newborn laundry. My goal is to create a stable, supportive environment in which both parents and baby can rest, recover, and bond.

Education

Highschool (2004)

Certification and training

Newborn Training Academy (2024)

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Specialties

Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Hello, my name is Martha J. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) with over 25 years of experience supporting families since 2000. I provide postpartum and newborn care focused on recovery, emotional support, and the well-being of both parents and baby during the early weeks after birth. My work is calm, respectful, and family-centered. I have experience supporting families with preterm babies and twins, and I value creating a stable, nurturing environment where parents feel supported and confident during this important transition. Services Provided • Postpartum support for parents during the early weeks after birth • Newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, swaddling, and sleep routines • Emotional support for parents individually and as a couple • Breastfeeding support, including baby latching, milk production guidance, expression, and safe milk storage • Bottle-feeding support and paced feeding techniques • Monitoring of the newborn’s well-being and daily routines • Bringing the baby to the mother for feedings as needed • Daily communication with parents regarding the baby’s care and progress • Washing and sanitizing bottles and pump accessories • Nursery organization, restocking, and light tidying related to baby care • Newborn laundry and maintenance of baby-related areas

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