Colorado
Birth & Baby
Looking for some education and guidance through your journey to parenthood? Not sure you are ready to invest in birth doula or postpartum care services? You've come to the right spot. Getting prepared for birth and early parenthood can seem like a daunting task, piecing together which books to read and which classes to take but I help to make it easy with a one stop shop yet comprehensive and personalized approach to help you get ready to welcome your baby. Whether its birth preparation or making sure you have the tools and understanding of what is entailed in postpartum recovery and newborn care, consults are tailored around your goals and desires to help you have a seamless transition into parenthood.
Each session will be spent discussing your hopes and building a road map to achieve your goals.
Birth Preparation:
During birth consultations, you will be equipped to handle the natural birth process, familiarize yourself with typical occurrences during delivery, and make informed decisions regarding your and your newborn's care. You'll learn about standard hospital procedures, emergency protocols, and the fundamentals of early bonding and breastfeeding. Additionally, we'll cover labor comfort techniques and address any concerns or fears related to childbirth or parenting that may affect your labor experience. These consultations will span three sessions, which can be conducted in person or virtually, depending on your location and preference.
Postpartum Preparation:
Postpartum planning is often neglected but it can be the most crucial aspect of welcoming a new baby. It's instrumental in reducing stress and keeping your family organized as you embark on the first few months with your newborn. Understanding how newborns signal their needs is key, and we'll discuss newborn communication and care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, cord and nail care, sleep, soothing techniques, and useful community resources. Additionally, we'll explore products that may be necessary or unnecessary for your baby. The sessions will also address your postpartum recovery, offering expectations, coping tips for comfort, and advice on how partners can provide support while also caring for themselves. This program spans 3-4 visits, tailored to your experience level.
Welcoming Multiples:
Double the cuddles and double the affection! Worried about fulfilling the needs of two or even three babies? What essentials are necessary? How do you cope when they're simultaneously hungry? If they share a room, will one baby's cries disturb the other's sleep? Balancing their needs can indeed be tiring, but it also builds resilience. The distinct challenges faced by families with multiples are often unrecognized, yet there are tried-and-true strategies for everything from feeding to sleeping. Establish realistic objectives and discover ways to simplify things for both you and the little ones.
Breast/Chest Feeding Consultations:
Breastfeeding presents numerous challenges for families, with a significant lack of education and support being among the most daunting. This often leads to feelings of frustration, confusion, and defeat. However, preparation for the breastfeeding journey during the initial days and weeks has been shown to enhance success rates. Consulting a breastfeeding expert prior to delivery can be immensely beneficial. Our goal is to ensure your family's success from the outset and offer continuous support through any arising challenges.
Sleep Consultations:
Sleep is crucial, and its absence affects everyone, especially new parents who must balance the demands of a baby with the challenges of new parenthood. Exhaustion can significantly contribute to depression and anxiety symptoms, negatively affecting both parents and infants. Comprehending the differences between newborn and mature sleep can aid in establishing beneficial sleep habits. Implementing strategies for restorative sleep for parents can reduce the risk of postpartum mood disorders, leading to a smoother and more rewarding postpartum experience.
Newborn Care:
New parents are often astonished by the extensive knowledge required for newborn infant care and how a newborn differs from an older baby. Known as the 4th trimester, the initial months after birth are a profoundly special period marked by the most rapid growth and essential development in a human baby's life. We aim to help you comprehend the reasons behind the dos and don'ts and the methods of newborn care. With this knowledge, you can support your baby's smooth transition to life outside the womb with gentle, loving, and respectful care. In addition to care guidance, we can assist you in determining which supplies and gadgets are essential, thereby reducing confusion and saving you both time and money.
I am also available at an hourly rate via phone text or email for support if you just need a question answered here or there. You can purchase time in blocks of 2 hours.