Testimonial for Nathalie Grolleman CD/PCD(DONA) HCHD CVD (TVL) ICU nurse
My husband and I are so grateful to have benefited from Nathalie's excellent postpartum support and guidance during the first three weeks following our son's birth. As new parents, we were anxious about how we would be able to handle the first few weeks without help from family given COVID. Enter Nathalie, who was a godsend!
My husband and I were immediately put at ease during our first video call with Nathalie when we were exploring postpartum doula options. It was an easy decision to select her as our doula.
Even though we hired Nathalie for postpartum services she reached out a few times during my third trimester to check-in and offer tips to both prepare for my son's birth as well as feel prepared for the first few weeks at home, for which I was most grateful. I knew if I had any questions she could be a resource to me even before her services officially started.
Nathalie took not only excellent care of our son, but also of us. She made sure we rested, ate well, and were comfortable. She cooked a few delicious meals for us in bulk. She took care of our son for stretches so that we could nap. And she also was most helpful in providing guidance to me around some aspects of newborn care such as breastfeeding, tips for relieving gas and settling an upset baby, bathing, etc. She was happy to modify and adjust her support based on whatever we felt we needed help with, stepping in to support some household tasks as well. Nathalie also took precautions due to COVID, always wearing a mask and gloves.
When Nathalie arrived on her first day she was met with somewhat bewildered and exhausted parents. But when she left 3 weeks later she left a happy and confident set of parents who felt well equipped to care for their newborn on their own. And should we encounter any challenges, I know that Nathalie will always be a helpful resource to us. I highly recommend Nathalie's services and would hire her again in heartbeat!
-Ashley B
June 15, 2020
Nathalie Grolleman CD/PCD(DONA) HCHD CVD (TVL) ICU nurse
Doula Nathalie & Associates
Birth Fee: $1300 to $2200
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
