Serving: Albany, Saratoga Springs,and Troy,NY Bennington, and Manchester,VT Williamstown, North Adams, and Pittsfield,MA and also the surrounding communities of these cities Amy Breese,PCD(DONA),CLC a certified postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor, provides care to postpartum families during the 4th trimester. My goal is to nurture families so that they can feel content and confident in their new roles. Antepartum doula care, as well as baby planning services, are also available to those families desiring extra help and guidance during pregnancy. Please see descriptions below to learn more about these services. Postpartum Doula Services Provided: Emotional Support: ~Supporting new parents by offering a non-judgmental ear ~Helping parents learn and grow into their new roles, whether that new role is as a first time parent or encompasses learning how to juggle the needs of multiple children ~Supporting postpartum adjustment by validating what you are feeling at the time ~Helping mothers experiencing pregnancy and/or postpartum mood disorders ~Assisting siblings as they adjust to their new roles Education: ~Advising on newborn developmental milestones ~Guidance on all baby care including how to give the first bath, swaddling, burping techniques, soothing, babywearing and more ~Breastfeeding Counseling (please see my breastfeeding page for more information on this) ~Going over ways to increase bonding including kangaroo care and infant massage ~Provides referrals for other community support people including birth doulas, massage therapists, counselors, midwives,etc. depending upon your needs ~Provides a lending library of books and DVDs on many postpartum related topics (please see the Lending Library link for most current list) Physical Support: ~Helping with childcare so that new parents can shower, nap or eat a meal ~Accompanying families on outings such as to the Doctor's office or grocery store, it can be helpful to have an extra set of hands on the first few outings ~Meal preparation and planning, loading the dishwasher and laundry services ~Help with organizing the home, this can include setting up feeding/diapering stations around the house, helping to sort through and arrange newborn clothing,etc. ~Running errands so that you don't have to leave the house, this can include trips to the grocery store and pharmacy ~Going over comfort measures for postpartum healing Postpartum Consultations: This is a separate service for those parents wanting emotional support, breastfeeding help and general teaching during the postpartum period but do not need physical support/household organization such as doing dishes, laundry, making meals,etc. These are similar to the baby planning services/consultations but take place postpartum instead of prenatally. As many consultations as desired can be purchased and these sessions last up to an hour and a half each.
Antepartum Doula Services Provided: ~Childcare for older siblings so that you can rest during your 3rd trimester ~Meal preparation ~Organization of the home so that everything will be in order when the new baby arrives, this includes but isn't limited to: helping to set up the nursery, getting diaper changing stations ready, washing and organizing baby clothes, making sure that you have all the supplies you will need for postpartum ~Putting together baby equipment ~Doing laundry and washing dishes Baby Planning Services/Consultations: This is a separate service for those parents that want help planning their postpartum periods but do not want to have doula care. The way this service works is I come to your home for 1-2 prenatal visits that last up to an hour and a half each, during which time we plan out what you will need for yourself and your baby for the immediate postpartum period. This can include things like: registry planning, which brands of baby items work best, baby carriers, breast pumps, nursing supplies, car seats, and the list goes on! All of my services are tailored to meet the needs of your individual family. It is an honor and privilage for me to be present during the antepartum and postpartum period.
Amy Breese, PCD(DONA),CLC
Phone: 518-686-1839
Email: abbreese@yahoo.com
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