Testimonial for Astrid Hufnagel
Astrid is a great doula, love her! As a FTM, I feel there are lots uncertain and unexpected in terms of taking care of newborn, while I myself like to do extensive research and find a solution that I feel comfortable, I know it is super challenging if being overwhelmed during first few weeks after baby comes home. That’s why I find Astrid. I am very grateful to have her for my postpartum journey. On her first day of visit, Astrid helped me with breastfeeding. Before she came, my baby cannot latch on my nipples so that I pump every three hours and feed her with bottles. Astrid figured out that my nipples are flat, she recommended and we tried a few things and finally make it work with a nipple shield! This is so important as I can finally feed baby by myself. Astrid also helped to regular baby’s sleep pattern. I used to think baby should sleep every time after feed, Astrid corrected me that baby will be more alert as growing up, and how to introduce playtime in the morning, nap in noon, cluster feeding in afternoon to make her first stretch at night to 4-5hours. At beginning, the schedule is kind of strange as baby not corporate well, but with a few more days, I can tell my baby can sense between morning and nights. She usually be awake in morning and have sound sleep at nights. For Astrid last visit, my baby has relative good sleeping pattern and me and my husband are getting enough sleep accordingly. Astrid is very considerate, she asked us to have a rest when she was in, helped with laundry, bath baby, washing bottles etc. She is willing to help and share her knowledge. As a FTM, there are so many questions from how to dress baby, how to tell if baby eat enough, why baby hiccup forever… Astrid always has an answer for us! Having her makes me worry free, this is so important in postpartum recovery. Last but not least, Astrid also actively follow up with me before baby born, answer my questions, and I feel supportive!
-Ting
February 26, 2023
Astrid Hufnagel
Little Prince Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
Postpartum Rate: $70 to $85
