Hi there! I’m Mitshella, a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist based in Knoxville, TN. Though my certifications are recent, the roles I’ve filled over the past 20 years reflect a deep and ongoing commitment to nurturing families. Long before formal titles, training, and certifications were widely available, I served as a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation consultant, new parent educator, developmental coach, nanny, governess, and household manager.
I bring a holistic, family-centered approach to newborn care, collaborating with parents to provide emotional, physical, and practical support customized to each family’s needs. I am dedicated to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to families during the crucial early postpartum phase. Whether you're navigating the early days as a first-time parent or growing your family, I’m here to offer calm, confident guidance that empowers you to not only thrive but also to support your recovery, bonding, and adjustment confidently.
My goal is to ensure you feel supported, seen, empowered, and capable. I understand that every family is unique, and my goal is to provide personalized, flexible care that meets your specific needs. Whether you need daytime support, overnight care, or virtual consultations, I am here to help you navigate parenthood with confidence and peace of mind.
I look forward to being a trusted, nurturing presence during this special chapter in your life!
Care is always personalized to your child’s needs and your family’s values, with open communication, intention, and collaboration at every step. I walk along side your infant to navigate through food aversion, sleep regression, and mild developmental delays. Whether I’m supporting tummy time, introducing sensory play, or helping your little one learn to self-soothe, I aim to help lay a healthy, joyful foundation for emotional maturity and lifelong learning.
$45USD · Per hour
Prenatal Visit
Enjoy the reassurance of having Chella visit for 4-hour sessions, providing hands-on guidance and personalized support as you prepare for your little one’s arrival. During these visits, she will answer your questions, assist with nursery setup and organization, and ensure you have everything in place for successful feeding. Whether breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle-feeding.
These sessions are designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and peace of mind you need as you approach birth and early parenthood. If you’ve hired a nanny, Chella can also help prepare them with practical tools and newborn education, ensuring your entire support team feels aligned and ready.
$120USD · Flat rate
Postpartum Doula Support
Receive emotional support, feeding guidance, newborn education, and light household help during the tender postpartum period. As your doula, "a mom for the mom," I’m here to nurture, empower, and walk alongside you as your family adjusts. My care extends to the whole family, ensuring both parents feel seen, supported, and confident as they recover and bond with their baby.
$50USD · Per hour
Singleton Newborn Care Specialist
Receive expert guidance on establishing healthy sleep routines, feeding habits, and newborn care tailored to your baby’s unique needs. From soothing techniques to developmental milestones, your specialist provides nurturing, one-on-one support to ensure your little one receives the best start in life.
$45USD · Per hour
Twin Newborn Care Specialist
Caring for two newborns requires a balanced approach rooted in experience and attentiveness. With twins, we focus on synchronized routines and feeding plans that support the individual needs of both babies, as well as personalized developmental care. You'll receive hands-on help with soothing techniques, sleep conditioning, and building a routine that allows for rest and bonding for everyone in the family.
$55USD · Per hour
Triplet Newborn Care Specialist
Triplet care is an intricate dance of love, timing, and support. With three little ones, the demands multiply, and so does the value of having an expert by your side. I bring a calm, practiced approach to managing feedings, sleep, and daily rhythms for each baby so that no developmental or emotional need is overlooked. From tracking milestones to helping you feel confident and grounded, I’m here to support your entire household with grace and care.
✔ Development-Focused Infant Care
✔ Newborn Care & Education
✔ Postpartum Recovery Support
✔ Sleep Conditioning & Sleep Training
✔ Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding & Mixed Feeding Guidance
✔ Light Household Assistance (Newborn Laundry, Nursery Organization, Meal Prep)
✔ Emotional Support for Parents & Family Adjustment
✔ Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention Guidance
✔ Car Seat Safety Education
✔ Virtual & In-Home Support (Daytime, Overnight, 24/5, 24/7)
Reviews for Mitshella Armand
5.04 reviews
5.0
When we found out we were expecting triplets we knew we would need a lot of support and advice to navigate that journey— we were so lucky to find Chella and have her by our side for the end of my pregnancy and bringing our triplets home. She’s a fierce advocate, a wonderful, funny presence, and a top-notch organizer! She would be an asset to any family but especially families facing an uphill climb during their immediate postpartum— those with medically complex babies or multiples. Her ability to be calm and methodical when facing a challenge is priceless.
— Katie Dollar
5.0
Chella was our night nanny for 3 months and was amazing with our newborn. She helped us navigate parenthood and explained what to expect with a newborn every step of the way. She always had advice and knew what challenges to expect as our baby developed and grew. We felt so comfortable working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone. It was quite difficult seeing our time with her end.
— Meera Gebrael
5.0
Choosing to work with Mitshella and Precious Bundles was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. She originally started with us when I was pregnant with my second to help with my daughter and transitioned over to helping with our newborn. She’s so knowledgeable about all the health and development stuff that I had NO IDEA about. Safe to say she was a God-send. ❤️❤️❤️
— Kaitlyn Murphy
5.0
I highly recommend Precious Bundles Consulting, they are knowledgeable, caring, patient and wonderful to work with!
— Michelle Juarez
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
Postpartum Doula, Laura Nance Education (2025)
Advanced Newborn Care Specialist (2024)
Education
Medical Assistant, Lincoln Technical Institute (2014)
Memberships and affiliations
Perinatal Professionals Association
Languages
English, Haitian-Creole
Credentials
CPDMANCS
Specialties
Breastfeeding Assistance and SupportBuilding Healthy CommunicationChronic PainEvidence-Based CareExclusive Pumping/Bottle FeedingHealthy EatingHerbal Postpartum CareInfant CareLGBTQ+MultiplesNewborn CareOvernight Newborn CareParenting SupportPerinatal Anxiety and DepressionPerinatal Mood DisordersPostpartum CarePostpartum Doula CarePremature InfantsReturning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)SafetySelf-CompassionSibling PreparationSpiritualitySupport during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Frequently asked questions
What does a Newborn Care Specialist do?
A Newborn Care Specialist provides professional newborn care and guidance for families adjusting to life postpartum. This includes establishing healthy sleep foundations, offering feeding support (bottle, breastfeeding, or mixed), and providing emotional support for new parents. Overnight support allows parents to get the restorative sleep they need while knowing their baby is being cared for safely and attentively. A Newborn Care Specialist also helps parents build confidence by offering education and real-time guidance, troubleshooting common concerns such as sleep challenges, feeding questions, or general newborn adjustments.
What does a Postpartum Doula do?
A Postpartum Doula is “the mom for the mom,” providing emotional, physical, and practical postpartum support to families during that period. Their role is to help new parents transition into life with their newborn by offering feeding assistance for mom, creating healthy sleep routines, and providing newborn care education. They also offer emotional support, help with light household tasks, and ensure new parents have the time needed to rest and recover. Postpartum Doulas tailor care to your family’s unique needs helping build confidence and balance during the postpartum period.
Can a Newborn Care Specialist help sleep-train and create a sleep schedule for my baby?
I specialize in sleep conditioning for newborns. It’s important to note that most infants are developmentally unable to undergo formal sleep training until after 16 weeks. While we wait for their sleep cycles to naturally mature, sleep conditioning focuses on creating a calm and consistent environment that lays the foundation for future healthy sleep habits. This gentle approach helps your baby and you get more restful and predictable sleep over time. Most of my babies are sleeping 5 hour stretches overnight by 6 weeks and 10 hour stretches overnight by 12 weeks.
Do you provide care for twins or multiples?
Absolutely! As a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula, I support families welcoming twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. I help establish feeding schedules, healthy sleep foundations, and daily routines that support each baby’s needs while also allowing parents time to rest and recover.
I also have NICU Doula training, which allows me to support families immediately after birth if one or more babies require a NICU stay. If the hospital allows, I can provide support to families in the NICU, or I can assist older siblings at home so parents can focus on their babies. I also understand how challenging it can be when NICU babies come home one at a time, and I help families navigate those transitions with additional care and guidance. My experience also includes supporting the unique feeding challenges that NICU babies and parents may face. This includes helping mothers who wish to breastfeed multiples while managing pumping, bottle feeding, feeding tubs, unique GI issues, and establishing feeding routines as babies grow stronger. My goal is to help families feel supported, confident, and prepared throughout their NICU and newborn journey.
How much does Mitshella charge?
Mitshella's Infant Development Coach package is $45 USD, per hour. Mitshella lists 6 packages in all.
Is Mitshella taking new clients?
Taking new clients. Starting Jan – Sep 2027. Availability was confirmed today.
Does Mitshella accept insurance?
Mitshella lists Carrot, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Tufts Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare as accepted insurance. Message Mitshella to confirm coverage for your plan.
