Testimonial for Debbie Castelbuono
Debbie has been our postpartum doula twice now - for our daughter and son. We could not recommend her more. She has years of experience in this field and is an absolute magician with a baby. In those very early weeks, Debbie is laser focused on everyone in the family getting the most sleep they can. She is also focused on easing the burdens of the postpartum mom. She handles EVERYTHING from soothing baby and getting him/her back to sleep, bringing baby to Mom for night feedings, cleaning bottle and pump parts, offering advice on breast feeding or pumping when needed, and getting Mom anything she needs so she can rest and heal. She took amazing care of both our children during the MANY(!) nights she was with us and also took care of Mom as well. She is incredibly knowledgeable with regard to all things baby (not just sleep) and helped us with feeding and sleeping schedules as the kids reached 4/5 months. She is responsive, ALWAYS on time, and always available my phone when needed.
Debbie is also a wiz at sleep training. Do not fear this - she does not use the cry it out method. She follows a strict but kind 3 night sleep program where she offers comfort to the baby as needed but ensures that the baby learns self soothing techniques that they can use when Debbie is no longer a room away. Our most recent baby was an awful sleeper and Debbie's 3 night program worked even for him. After the program ended, we watched him wake up, cry for a minute or two and then quickly soothe himself back to sleep without any of our help. Debbie made me a true believer! He is now our best sleeper (just flew past the 8 month sleep regression with no issues!) and we are a happier, healthier family becuase of it. Debbie was PERFECT and we could not recommend her more - it will be the best choice you make for your growing family!
-Katherine Driscoll
January 22, 2025
Debbie Castelbuono
Alcyone Blooms
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
