Website: www.tendertimesdoula.com Phone: (973) 291-8200 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 5 Postpartum Doula Experience: 12 years and 175 families served Area of practice: Bloomingdale, NJ Travel range: 25 miles Travel comments/restrictions: travel fee charged beyond 25 miles; parking fees where applicable Languages spoken: English
Postpartum Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Breastfeeding Certifications
in progress
Other Credentials
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Infant massage instructor
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Cesarean birth
Special services available:
Infant massage education
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby sign language education
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: member
La Leche League
Doulas of New Jersey
Birthnet
Postpartum limits/restrictions: I serve Northwest Bergen, lower Rockland, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties within about a 25 mile radius of Bloomingdale, NJ
Postpartum doula hourly rate: $40 Fee details: My hourly fee is $40 with a minimum contract of 10 hours. I try not to turn anyone away and am willing to take payments over time if that allows you to have the support you need.
Client Testimonials for Elaine Petrowski
Manisha
I worked with Elaine for our first son and I am really glad that I did! I had no idea how difficult breast feeding was going to be and if it weren't for Elaine I would have probably given up very early on. Elaine supported me every step of the way and was always there to answer all of my many first time mother questions and concerns as they arose over the past few months. She is extremely kind, caring, and very knowledgeable in care taking for newborn babies. I highly recommend Elaine as a postpartum doula whether you are a first time mom or need the extra set of hands to help you while you are caring for your baby!
Posted 10/13/2011
Manisha
Elaine was absolutely incredible! I emailed her, called her, texted her with all of my questions once the baby was born and she always responded back to me. Even when she couldn't make it to the hospital she spent an hour on the phone with me in the hospital while I was having trouble getting the baby to latch on correctly. She walked me through everything and got me the help that I needed. I highly recommend Elaine as a post partum doula. She is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and a lot of fun to spend time with!
Posted 8/22/2011
Lara Barrett
Elaine is a professional who had invaluable information and tips for us. I recommend that you use her services.
Posted 3/15/2010
Suzanne
Elaine was a wonderful doula. She had a lot of great information about newborn care from breastfeeding to sleeping. As a second-time mom I had forgotten a lot of newborn info and it was comforting to have her around to help with both my older son and my new baby. She was trusworthy and caring. I would highly recommend her services as a doula.
Posted 7/22/2009
Patricia Mogul
Elaine is wonderful. Having her help me after the birth of my son made all the difference in feeling confident with caring for my newborn and succeeding in breast feeding. With her support I got a great start in breast feeding my baby; I still nurse him now at 8 months. She is extremely knowledgeable and hands-on. I highly recommend her.
Posted 7/21/2009
carrie rausch
fantastic experience. she is so friendly and helpful! learned not only great tips for taking care of my little girl, but also great organization tips and even nutrition on the run! would highly recommend her and will definitely call on her again if baby number two every comes along
I worked with Elaine for our first son and I am really glad that I did! I had no idea how difficult breast feeding was going to be and if it weren't for Elaine I would have probably given up very early on. Elaine supported me every step of the way and was always there to answer all of my many first time mother questions and concerns as they arose over the past few months. She is extremely kind, caring, and very knowledgeable in care taking for newborn babies. I highly recommend Elaine as a postpartum doula whether you are a first time mom or need the extra set of hands to help you while you are caring for your baby!