Aimee Strader was my daughter in law’s postpartum doula for about four months (after their third child was born).
I am the grandmother who came by daily to be with the two older children (four and two year old girls).
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect doula!
Aimee very quickly bonded with the baby and everyone felt calm and reassured while she was tending to him. My daughter in law was able to get as much rest as she needed while knowing that the baby was being cared for by such a loving and competent person.
Aimee also very quickly figured out how the household functions and where the greatest needs are. If the baby was sleeping in the crib, she would sit quietly in his room and fold laundry (and with a baby and two toddlers there was always tons of laundry to fold!). If the older girls were feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything, and I was busy, Aimee was quick to step in and provide support (giving hugs, doing puzzles with them, etc). The girls absolutely adore her!!
Aimee is a terrific listener and she provided my daughter in law with great emotional support and wonderful advice. Also, when a lactation consultant was needed, there was Aimee with a great referral.
And finally, Aimee has this great ability to do many things very quietly, with no fan fare and without intruding.
I could go on and on because it has been such a perfect experience. Everyone in the family absolutely loves Aimee, and I know that she will remain a part of that family for a very long time.
-Yael Simonson
August 07, 2018
Sound Babies
Postpartum Rate: $75