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My passion for postpartum care began two years after my own postpartum journey with my twins. I know first hand that a good support system makes a true difference in your postpartum experience. While I am new to the field, it is a privilege to support families as they navigate the early weeks of parenthood. As your postpartum doula, my role is to provide emotional, practical, and informational support as you recover and adjust to life with your newborn. I am committed to creating a nurturing environment where you feel supported, confident, and empowered in your parenting journey.
****For overnight services each shift is a minimum of 6 hours 10 maximum. Any time from 8pm- 6 am. Minimum of 16 hours a week** -In-home overnight postpartum support visits based on your needs and preferences. -Assistance with newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, and soothing techniques. -Emotional support for postpartum recovery, including tips on self-care and getting restful sleep -Light household assistance, such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying common areas -Partner and family support, including support for older siblings, if needed. -Staying up with infant and tending to any needs they may have while parents rest. -Helping establish routines and plans.
****For daytime services each shift is a minimum of 4 hours 8 maximum. Any time from 12pm- 8 pm. Minimum of 4 hours a week** -In-home daytime postpartum support visits based on your needs and preferences. -Assistance with newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, and soothing techniques. -Emotional support for postpartum recovery, including tips on self-care and getting restful sleep -Light household assistance, such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying common areas -Partner and family support, including support for older siblings, if needed. -Staying up with infant and tending to any needs they may have while parent takes a nap. -Helping establish routines and plans.
****For morning services each shift is a minimum of 4 hours 6 maximum. Any time from 6am- 12 pm. Minimum of 4 hours a week** -In-home morning postpartum support visits based on your needs and preferences. -Assistance with newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, and soothing techniques. -Emotional support for postpartum recovery, including tips on self-care and getting restful sleep -Light household assistance, such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying common areas -Partner and family support, including support for older siblings, if needed. -Helping establish routines and plans. -Staying up with infant and tending to any needs they may have while parents take a nap.
-In-home morning, daytime or overnight postpartum support visits based on your needs and preferences. -Assistance with newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, and soothing techniques. -Emotional support for postpartum recovery, including tips on self-care and getting restful sleep -Light household assistance, such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying common areas -Partner and family support, including support for older siblings, if needed. -Staying up with infant and tending to any needs they may have while parents rest/nap.
Melissa was so helpful in our first two weeks post partum. I was still sore and unable to stand more than a few minutes but having her jump in to change diapers (siblings too), bed time routines, mountains of dishes and laundry made the chaos of those early weeks feel much smoother. She had knowledge of baby care and massage and her own experiences raising littles.
— L O.
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