A Loving Touch - Doula Care LLC

02/12/2025

About Linda
I am a Postpartum Doula, a lactation counselor and a Newborn Care Specialist. I care for and support new parents and their families after the birth of their baby/babies. I offer infant care, education and guidance, breastfeeding and bottle feeding support, emotional and educational support, cooking, errands and more. This is a very exciting, yet very overwhelming transition in your life and I will be there to guide you through the first 6-12 weeks.

The need for support after birth is great. Many families live very far away from the members of their family that could offer help and guidance. If they do live close, chances are they work or have very busy lives themselves. Many partners have to go back to work after just a couple of days or a week off. Having a postpartum doula reduces the chance of depression and increases your positive nursing experience.

Availability for new clients begins October 1, 2025

06/22/2024

Great insight from a new dad…

1. Wifey carried baby IN her belly for 9 months. So, you carry baby ON your belly for 9 months every chance you get. Not only does it help her recover but it bonds you to your kid more than imaginable.
2. Wifey is breastfeeding and--while beautiful and fulfilling for her--it's exhausting. So, you change EVERY diaper you can. From diaper #1 onward. You will get over the grossness fast. And you will prevent imbalances and resentment in the relationship; in fact, when all your wife's friends are complaining about how absent and unsupportive their husbands are, your wife will be bragging about you.
3. Make her the decaf coffee every morning. Even if she leaves it cold and forgets to drink it most mornings because she falls back asleep while you're working or (later) taking the kids to school. She was up all night feeding the baby so help start her day in a way that helps her reset.
4. Tell her she is beautiful and help her see that in the moments when she is feeling most self-critical and hopeless about her body. Remind her of times when she achieved goals in the past. Remind her she is a superhero. She literally just moved all her organs around and gained 20 + pounds to give you a child that will be a gift to you for the rest of your life. Help her see past her body image issues and stay focused on a positive goal, one day at a time.
5. Take the heat. Hormones are crazy, both pre and post birth. She won't seem like herself every day and sometimes she will say things she wouldn't say if she didn't feel like she was hungover, caffeinated, and on steroids every day. Remember your job is to be her rock through all of this, so toughen up and keep perspective when her tongue is sharper than you know her best self intends. Normal will return soon and you want her to be grateful that you kept it together when she wasn't, not resentful and disappointed that you hijacked her emotions by making her problems yours.”

01/31/2024

New ad in the Guilford Neighbors Magazine along with an article about me and my business!
This yellow really makes it pop!

01/23/2024

New business cards!! Gift certificates available!
Full availability after mid June. Some availability now through mid May.. 👶👶

01/13/2024

12/08/2023

Remember these tips whenever it’s cold.. And always!

Find out more at: https://www.cpsc.gov/SafeSleep
www.nih.gov - search Safe to Sleep
www.cdc.gov - search Babies Sleep Safely

11/02/2023

: Yoocaa Baby Loungers recalled due to suffocation risk and fall and entrapment hazards; Sold exclusively on Amazon.com by Yoocaa Direct.

The recalled loungers fail to meet the safety requirements of CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule, creating an unsafe sleeping environment for infants and posing a suffocation risk, and fall and entrapment hazards to infants. Get refund. CONTACT Yoocaa Direct by email at yoocaa-cs@hotmail.com or www.yoocaa.com.

Full recall release: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Yoocaa-Baby-Loungers-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-and-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Fails-to-Meet-Safety-Requirements-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Yoocaa-Direct

10/26/2023

RECALL

: Cosco Kids Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers. The activity centers’ straps can detach or break while a child is in the activity center, posing fall and injury hazards to the child. Contact Dorel toll-free at 877-657-9546, https://www.safety1st.com/us-en/jump-spin-play-notice, or https://www.coscokids.com

Full recall: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Recalls-Cosco-Jump-Spin-Play-Activity-Centers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart

08/29/2023

One of the best things you will find at Strong as a Mother Fitness is that you can bring the kids with you!

Our fitness studio is child friendly! We have a diaper changing station for you and we provide the diapers and wipes! There are an abundant amount of toys for the kids to entertain themselves with while you take some time for you!

Come check it out!

08/18/2023

: Zipadee Kids convertible house bed frames and Montessori floor beds; serious entrapment hazard that can lead to strangulation and/or death to children. Dispose.
The firm is out of business so there is no remedy for consumers.

Recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Zipadee-Kids-Recalls-Convertible-House-Bed-Frames-and-Montessori-Floor-Beds-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Strangulation-Hazards