Our Family Services

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Services

Home visits
Consults via Phone/FaceTime or Zoom
Non-biased information, support, and education
Support through the weaning stage
Evidence-based information on breastfeeding
Culturally sensitive breastfeeding education
Referrals offered upon my observation unveiling situations that are out of my scope of practice

Lactation Education Provided:

LATCH
Hand Expression
Pumping
Maternal/Infant Challenges
Breastfeeding positions
Successful starts
Low milk supply
Over milk supply
Nutrition
Special breastfeeding situations
Flat/Inverted nipples
Support for partners
And more....

Doula Services

Our full circle doula attends the birthing family before, during, and just after birth. Our full circle doula is trained to provide emotional, physical, and informational support. Our full circle doula encourages and promotes advocacy, informed decision making, and communication between the birthing woman and her health care provider. We will support the birthing family by:

Assisting with preparation of birth preferences and helping birthing family communicate their preferences to their birth team
Providing labor comfort techniques such as positions, movement, comforting touch, breathing skills, and visualization
Providing support for the birthing woman’s partner
Providing information on birth options
Providing evidence-based information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and other related topics
Coaching the partner who wants to be hands on, and offering breaks when necessary
Focusing on the comfort of the birthing woman
Working cooperatively with the birth team
Helping the birthing family gain understanding in the event of complications
Assisting with initial breastfeeding
Preserving privacy of the birth family during the first hours of birth
Provide help during the recovery period
Identify family needs and provide instruction
Provide education and support to the family that boosts their confidence to care for their newborn