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03/30/2023

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02/14/2023

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Certified Labor Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator

04/13/2022

Always updating and bring more to offer you during this special time in your life! Check out my new page for Registry and gift ideas!

Dona, Int'l trained labor doula. Providing all inclusive labor, delivery and postpartum support in the Boston area

03/27/2022

As we wrap up World Doula Week, I am so proud to share my website, and most especially a sampling of the positive reviews from a handful of my clients! Teaching classes, supporting families and making a difference is not a job, it's the heartbeat of my life!

Dona, Int'l trained labor doula. Providing all inclusive labor, delivery and postpartum support in the Boston area

06/08/2021

05/28/2021

Tonight, as the sun sets, so does my short month of only supporting daytime clients. It has been a treat to sleep the entire night in my own bed!
Last nights full moon ushered in new babies and I am so excited to be able to meet them! I love to bring my hands and heart into a home and watch the transformation as parents go from a couple to a new little family!

05/25/2021

New updates to my website! Please share it in your groups, with friends and anyone that you know would benefit from the presence of a doula.

Dona, Int'l trained labor doula. Providing all inclusive labor, delivery and postpartum support in the Boston area

03/15/2021

Tonight my client shared this story with me. It had touched her deeply as she, like author, has given birth during a pandemic and has suffered from the pain of isolation. We, as a society, need to find a way to support postpartum parents as they transition into this new role of parenthood. The story, posted in the Atlantic, is sadly familiar to me as I have sat with so many new parents trying to find their way in a world that has suddenly become foreign. Please take the time to read it and think about what you can do to make a difference.

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/03/isolation-becoming-new-parent-during-pandemic/618244/

This completely different person I’ve become since I gave birth is someone virtually no one knows.

03/10/2021

Spring is a season of new beginnings!
Make sure that you have the support that you need as you bring your new baby into the world.
Now booking for summer and fall of 2021

Dona, Int'l trained labor doula. Providing all inclusive labor, delivery and postpartum support in the Boston area

03/09/2021

Such a beautiful spring afternoon! I was happy to take this little one out for some fresh air and sunshine while mom got a little bit of quiet time!

03/08/2021

Fully vaccinated for my family, my friends and my clients!!
So thankful to not only be vaccinated but to also to see the hospitals opening up to doulas so that we can support birthing families!
I am feeling hopeful that we are rounding a corner and onto brighter days!

03/05/2021

When you hire a doula, it's usually with the intent to mitigate as much fear and anxiety as possible. When, and why you might call your doula should not contribute to your anxiety.

When to call your doula:

🛌 If you are losing sleep because something is causing you physical or emotional unrest, call your doula! A 10 minute conversation will likely put your mind and body at ease so that you can rest peacefully.

👩‍⚕️ A 15 minute prenatal visit with your provider can feel short, sometimes rushed, and a bit anticlimactic. Call your doula after each visit to expand on the day's pregnancy conversation and excitement!

🥰 The more connected you feel to your doula, the more supported you will feel during your labor and birth. For this reason, you should call your doula often!

💦 If you think your water may have broken but you are unsure, no need to panic! Just call your doula! That's why you hired one! Your doula will help you figure out what's happening and prepare you for what's next.

🤰The most important time to call your doula is when you think you might be in labor. This should always be a phone call rather than a text, as a text message doesn't always wake a person up when they are sleeping. A phone call does!

🗣 The sound of your voice is one of the things that enables your doula to know when it’s time for them to come to you. If you are able to talk through your contractions, you may not be ready for your in-person support yet, but if you can't, you'll likely want your doula to be on their way! 🚘

The role of your doula is to instill strength and reduce fear. So CALL YOUR DOULA and let us do our job. 💜 📱

02/10/2021

I read this on a Facebook post and thought it was so very true, especially in those early postpartum days!
I won’t say "treasure every moment". It's not possible for most of us. You're exhausted. You're overworked. Overwhelmed. Sometimes slogging through the day.

But I will say this...
Get more support.

You treasure moments much more when you're well rested.
You notice they're adorable little quirks when you had a chance to shower and eat breakfast.
Snuggling is easier if you have had the opportunity to check some chores off your list.
You can engage in rich conversation when you're driving them back and forth to activities if you've had rich conversation with other adults in your life.
Reading books to your kids at night is delightful, especially if you've had a break from your kids that day.

So I think making the most of every moment involves getting help with things so you don't have to do it all. Because you can't enjoy it ALL when you're having to do it ALL yourself.

01/10/2021

One of my pet peeves is companies praying on exhausted parents and marketing items that are ridiculously expensive and completely unnecessary (cough, cough, SNOO). Some of these products are also downright unsafe for sleep (hint, hint, DockATot).

Unfortunately, Instagram is saturated with influencers and celebs toting these products. I have feelings about the Snoo but this post isn’t about that, so I’ll set my feelings aside and just say a $1400 bassinet is 100% not necessary and not everyone can afford that (most people can’t, let’s be honest) and it drives me nuts when someone is like “oh you just HAVE to get the Snoo…” ummm no you DO NOT! My other favorite is “the DockATot is a lifesaver”. Ummm the DockATot is a $175 cushion not approved for safe sleep.

What do parents need? They need a safe sleep surface (pack and play, bassinet or play yard) and realistic expectations. They need support. They need help. They DO NOT need any trendy crazy expensive gadgets!

$1400 can buy new parents a lot of postpartum hours. A postpartum doula can help support, educate and encourage healthy sleep habits for everyone in the family. A postpartum doula is an investment for a new family, not some trendy gadget. When you are making your list of “must haves” for how others can shower you with gifts, I would suggest removing those unnecessary and unsafe items and instead giving yourself the gift of compassionate, knowledgeable in-person support!

A portion of this post shared with permission: Sweetpeasleep

08/14/2020

I am adding a section of "FAQ" to my website. I would love to hear your questions! If you are a birth worker, what are questions that you get asked?

08/03/2020

After a week of relaxing on the beach, watching beautiful sunsets, enjoying family and eating way too much; I am back! So excited to see my postpartum families today and looking forward to filling my calendar for the fall and winter!!

The first three clients to get onto my calendar will receive a special discount!

How can I make your postpartum period easier??