Testimonial for Cheryl Klugmann
We worked with Cheryl in the Spring of 2021 as our post-partum Doula for our first son and we were so glad we did! Cheryl first spent time with us on our second day home from the hospital during the day to help adjust to life with a newborn and figure out the many things we didn't know! Even though both my mother and mother-in-law were home with us helping out, Cheryl's knowledge was invaluable and what started off as a super stressful day worrying about breastfeeding, wet/dirty diapers, swaddling, etc. etc. ended in a more confident set of parents and grandparents and we had a plan for how to interpret our newborn's cues. Additioonally, Cheryl gave us the peace of mind that all of the new and unfamiliar things we were experiencing with our son were totally normal and if there was a way to mitigate or improve the circumstance, she was able to provide us with the tools we needed.
We did a few more days with Cheryl to get into the swing of our day routine and help me with breastfeeding, which was invaluable. In the beginning, breastfeeding didn't come naturally to me and was quite unconfortable (my experience at the hospital was super unhelpful) but with Cheryl's support, I quickly gained confidence and she gave me tools to make the experience better for me and our son. We then worked with Cheryl for several nights spaced out between 3-8 weeks and this was a total game changer for improving our son's night sleep. He was generally a good sleeper and good eater, so Cheryl helped us tweak small things early on and helped us get him pretty consistently sleeping through the night by 10 weeks.
Cheryl was incredibly helpful but also so caring and nurturing of momma and baby. Her approach is calm and measured and totally customized to you and your baby. I couldn't recommend Cheryl enough to support any family in those first few days and months!
-Chelsea
July 13, 2021
Cheryl Klugmann
CD(DONA)PCD(DONA)Certified lactation specialist,
Birth Fee: $3000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $75
