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Doula in Maine (ME) & New Hampshire (NH): Birth Support, Postpartum Overnights & Last Minute Care

As an Maternity Nurse of 12 years I would occasionally have parents ask me as they were walking out the door "Can't you just come home with us?"  Although we would make light of it and chuckle, I knew they were half serious.  Then I thought to myself - parents get a few follow up phone calls and a scheduled home visit or two, but where is the support during a particularly hard day or at night when they are feeling worried, frustrated, overwhelmed and/or exhausted? 

While some families are fortunate enough to have relatives who can assist them - it is often during the day doing chores such as laundry, cooking and watching over other children.  While this is also extremely valuable, I can't help but think - what about when they leave for the night? What about if the baby won't feed or the baby is extremely fussy and mom and dad are exhausted?  What if there are suddenly breastfeeding difficulties brought on by engorgement and/or sore nipples? And of course - what about getting necessary sleep to function during the day? 

There are lots of wonderful resources to help mothers during the day, but it seems services are lacking at night or when one desperately needs them NOW.  I offer families individualized support when they need it - last minute (anytime) and/or overnight.

•      information

•      emotional support

•      guidance

•      encouragement

•      newborn care

•      rest & sleep

•         nursery organization

•      breastfeeding assistance

•      e-mail & phone support

Read more About Me and check out My Services  page for more information about my current services.

Lisa Goulet RN, IBCLC