About Me-        

Overnight Postpartum Doula serving Maine (ME) & NH. About my passions, interests, qualifications & philosophy.

I have been a maternity nurse since 1995.  Still I remain in awe of the miraculous events that occur starting from conception to birth and through the postpartum period. There is no greater feeling than helping mothers, babies and families get off to the best start whether that means through prenatal education, assisting in labor and delivery or supporting them postpartum.

I left hospital nursing in the summer of 2007 with visions of starting my own business. Not just any business, but one that utilizes my strengths, passions and abilities. One that has meaning and helps people. One that I look forward to doing every day. It was clear - my business was Mothering Moon - allowing families to choose what services they need, when they need it.     

Professionally I am an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), I am certified in CPR & NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) and I belong to the Southern Maine Breastfeeding Coalition, the Seacoast Doula Group & the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance (PMHA) which provides information and support for families coping with perinatal mood disorders and depression.

In my personal life - I have a husband of 22 years who is very supportive of me and what I'm passionate about.  Together we are the parents of 4 children ages 15,17,19, & 21 and soon to be the grandparents of 1.  Outside of pregnancy, birth and parenting - my interests include vegetable and flower gardening, photography, and whatever my children happen to be into at the moment.

I am keenly aware of the joys and challenges of parenting and have seen first hand the benefits to mothers, babies and families who have had preparation, education and most of all support. When we are informed, prepared, rested and supported (physically AND mentally) we tend to have more reserves and resources to deal with the challenges of everyday life and parenting.

Support has been the key to turning around many difficult situations and I hope to provide that support for families just when they need it - day or night - scheduled or last minute. See my Successful Beginnings Services for more information.

Lisa Goulet RN, IBCLC