​The Basics:

 

• Care for baby and assistance with establishing a routine.

• Feeding support and education (which style of feeding is right for you)

• Basic breastfeeding support, education, troubleshooting, engorgement care.

• IBCLC and lactation support referrals for breastfeeding challenges.

• Pumping and bottle-feeding info.

• Bottle and/or pump prep and maintenance.

• Age-appropriate information for milestones and developments (knowing when to change things up).

• Newborn care education; including burping, diapering, bathing, cord care etc.

• Baby comforting techniques. 

• Education, resources and guidance.

• Practical and emotional support as you recuperate from birth.

• Referrals as needed for any additional needs.

• Tidying and organizing of baby’s areas, including baby laundry and diaper table organization.

• Nursery prep. Before or after baby's arrival.

 

 Sleep Education:

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• Sleep education.

• Troubleshooting for sleep issues and disturbances.

• Information on popular sleep training methods.

• Sleep training education and consultation.

• Age-appropriate sleep conditioning and good sleep habit guidance.  

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Support for special circumstances:

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• C-Section recovery.

• Twins care, including logistics and planning.

• Preemie care.

• Care for baby in the NICU

• Returning home after time in the NICU

• Baby blues /perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including non-clinical assessment and support.

• Colic care including coping skills for mom and dad. 

• Families with a current or prior history of anxiety or depression.

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Supporting a wide range of families including:

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• First time parents who are learning the ropes.

• Busy parents who need an extra hand.

• Parents who are facing a return to work.

• First time, busy, working parents...

• Single parents.

• LBGTQ families.

• Military families.

• Families without local support or those who are new to the area.

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