The first night home from the hospital is the biggest shock because you don’t have your amazing nurses who run in whenever you need them. I was alone, my family was sick so quarantined off, had slept a total of eight hours in three days, and was very sore and weak from my surgery. Heather came to save the day. She came in every three hours to help me get set up to nurse, and then she would take my son in the other room and rock him so I could catch some precious sleep.
I have so many great things to say about our visits, but I want to highlight the gems.
She pointed out a type of baby cry that means your baby has gas.
She showed us how to swaddle in a way that relieves gas. This tech does not exist in the internet!
She helped us implement soothing tools and techniques that allows me to get some me time.
She set me up with a pump station and helped me becomes a nursing pro! Last time I had cracked nipples and mastitis. I was miserable. This time, no issues.
She gives killer postpartum massages. Heather has many skills, but she’s a natural masseuse!
She checks in daily via text and is always sending helpful info and articles. Even now that our time together is over, she continues to stay and touch and help.
Heather is super kind, and she just naturally makes people feel comfortable, which is so important as she becomes part of the family during your time together. She became such a stable person in our life that we miss seeing her very much! I think every mom should have a doula. They would be extremely lucky to have Heather in that role.
-Lisa E Lindman
March 08, 2019
Heather Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1075 to $1500
