Testimonial for Denise Messick PCD (NAPS)
There are so many wonderful things I wish to share about the care Denise provided to my family. First, her natural and beautiful connection with babies and children is clearly evident. Entrusting the care of any family member, much less a newborn, is so important. She bonded to our baby immediately and fell right into place with helping our older child as well. She has an uncanny sense of reading your family knowing what assistance is needed.
I was never made to feel uncomfortable about any of the common postpartum issues experienced and Denise ensured that I ate, drank, took sitz baths and rested. She was immensely supportive during the hard times we had with babies Failure to Thrive and intense feeding schedule. Denise had completed her initial postpartum services with us, but I reached back out and she came without hesitation.
I'll never be able to thank her enough for supporting my breastfeeding journey. We had difficulties, I ended up spiraling, feeling as though I had failed and isolated myself in a dark room. Denise provided encouragement and guidance with proper latching and nipple care yet we still had problems. Denise knew just what to do. She encouraged my husband to comfort me, called my Midwife and set out to obtain nipple shields and gel pads. My Midwife determined my baby had a top lip-tie, causing issues with latching and severe discomfort during feedings. I went from a near postpartum depressive state to relief. Allowing myself and my baby this amazing attachment was the biggest gift. Denise humbly denies that she did anything more than any other caregiver would, and that we did all of the work. However, what she did was supply affection, knowledge, and security that made my postpartum journey a moment in my life that I will always look back on and feel love for the bond created between my family and this woman.
-Rochelle Robles
September 02, 2019
Denise Messick PCD (NAPS)
Devoted Heart Doula
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $75
