Testimonial for Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
I can't recommend Meema highly enough. Meema came over weekly for the first 4 weeks our baby was home. Even after an uncomplicated delivery, I struggled to take care of myself after bringing baby home as she was my first priority. Meema prioritized my recovery and offered several modifications that made a huge difference. She sent my husband out to get several supplies while she was there, and then used them to make me a sitz bath and also to do some much needed nipple care. The nipple care may have saved my ability to breastfeed as my nipples were really torn up but I healed and now at 6 weeks postpartum I exclusively breastfeed my daughter with no pain. We spent a good amount of time working on improving my breastfeeding experience as well as setting me up with the haakaa and pump as I will need to go back to work eventually. We spent most of our time working on baby care and I can't imagine where I would be without that. We went over (and then over again, and again) reading babies cues and even got into supporting our daughter to take some much needed naps. Every baby is different, and every family is different. I spent so much time with Meema explaining what I was observing and observing it with her while she was there, and we talked through and made plans based upon my child and my circumstances. What works for one baby may not work for another so having such an expert in my home could definitely not have been replaced with any google search or online class.
-Caroline
February 15, 2022
Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
Postpartum Doula & Certified Lactation Counselor
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
