Testimonial for Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
Meema was invaluable in assisting us during those first few murky weeks following the birth of our daughter. As first time parents, we were a bit nervous and apprehensive about everything. With Meema's guidance and support, we grew in our confidence as well as in our abilities to competently care for our baby.
Some of the things that Meema helped us with include: bathing the baby, swaddling, baby wearing (she even lent me a wrap for a few weeks to try out to see if I liked it), infant massage, pumping and storing breastmilk, advice for sleeping/napping, growth spurts, etc. I had an extremely difficult time breastfeeding for the first month after my daughter was born. I got through that difficult time with the help of Meema. She not only offered me her knowledge and advice/tips, but she was an invaluable support during this difficult time. Though we only hired her for 16 hours, Meema went above and beyond- always checking in with me; sending me tons of emails offering her support and encouragement as well as lists of helpful books and resources. I have a wonderful, pain -free breastfeeding relationship with my daughter today- and that is no doubt in part due to Meema's unwaivering support and encouragement.
In addition to helping with the baby, she also made me food, did loads of laundry, straightened out my kitchen and made me sitz baths. She even accompanied me to dr.s visits and cared for the baby while I was with the dr. She was also flexible and would intuitively cut a session short if she saw that it would be more beneficial for me to get some rest.
Meema is wonderful with babies as well as new parents. You can tell that she loves what she does. Her guidance and support have made my husband and I feel more confident as parents. I can't imagine getting through those first few weeks without her. We will forever be grateful for all that she has done. I would HIGHLY recommend Meema as a postpartum doula!!
-Heather Palmeri
April 28, 2011
Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
Postpartum Doula & Certified Lactation Counselor
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
