Cherry - day 1 | Walnut - day 3 | Apricot - week 1 | Egg - 1 month

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As a birth and postpartum doula my main goal is to assist the the new parent and tend to their unique needs while nurturing the entire family as they transition into life with a newborn. I work with each family individually to find out their particular goals and customize their birth and postpartum experience. 

To book in advance or for immediate support contact me here; many clients book before their baby arrives while others who need sudden postpartum care call me on a moment's notice.

Doula and Breastfeeding Support Includes (but is not limited to):

• Home visits to help you settle in with baby.

• 24 hour on-call child-care for older siblings and your home when you go into labor.

• Day or overnight shifts.

• I can accompany you while you make the transition from the hospital to your home and stay with you during those first few days and nights.

• Unlimited support for any questions about your baby, infant soothing techniques, breastfeeding and pumping that may arise during baby’s first few months.

• “How to’s” on “baby’s firsts” as well as soothing techniques and coping strategies.

• Infant Massage classes for parents

Some ways Jade can help new parents:

• First few days of breastfeeding and help with painful breasts, sore nipples and building milk supply.

• Using a breast pump and milk storage.

• Calm peaceful baby care allowing new parents time to sleep, rest and recover.

• Light housework and baby related errands.

• Making sure that the new mother is getting the adequate nutrition she needs for breastfeeding her baby.

With Support, Clients:

• Experience connection, not isolation.

• Enjoy their bonding time with their baby & partner (if present).

• Feel deeply understood and nurtured.

• Are empowered to follow their innate intuition to make the decisions and parenting choices that are right for their family.

• Have support with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and guidance from a newborn specialist.

• Gain clarity about normal infant behavior and sleep patterns and what they can do to help meet their baby’s sleep needs as well as their own.

• Have a reduced incidence of the "baby blues" and postpartum depression.

  Proper postpartum care is not a luxury, it's a necessity. 

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