Testimonial for Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
My husband and I were struggling to find our confidence in taking care of our first born when we brought her home from the hospital. We had a rough postpartum experience and I was having a hard time establishing breastfeeding. In our sleep deprived state, we became increasingly nervous about messing up the basics like bathing and baby-wearing. We decided we needed some guidance and a friend recommended Meema to us as a postnatal doula. Meema was the calm and reassuring presence we needed and, in a few hours, helped us cover all the basics of newborn care. She somehow found the time to go above and beyond and help prepare us for things we hadn't even considered yet, like learning new breastfeeding positions and evaluating if our bed was safe for co-sleeping, while also providing emotional support. We felt a lot more confident after she left and decided to do a second session virtually once our daughter was 2 months old. During this second session, she helped us navigate sleep, reviewed how to prepare a breastmilk supply for when I would return to work, covered how to safely pump at work and answered all our miscellaneous questions. Even though the second visit was virtual, it felt as comforting as her in-person visit. We would HIGHLY recommend Meema to anyone who needs guidance with their newborn.
-Amrita Batheja
June 10, 2020
Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
Postpartum Doula & Certified Lactation Counselor
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
