Need someone to talk to about Postpartum, feeding or just general questions?
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I can provide you with unbiased, evidence based information and loving support. My goal is for everyone I work with, to have the most support possible to give them the best start with their baby.
*breastfeeding/chestfeeding/bottlefeeding
-troubleshooting
-correct position and latch
-confidence building
-validation
-when to get help from an IBCLC
*healing after birth
*helping to identify baby's needs
*newborn care
*Birth story processing
*caring for yourself and how to get more help
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Text Support for One Day Schedule time with me for troubleshooting, confidence building and general support. I can receive texts anytime day or night but will usually be most responsive between 10am-10pm. Reasonable amount of time spent here (if we are texting all day long I may add more to the cost of service) Fee- $25 |
Text Support for One Week Schedule a week block with me for support. This can be any time day or night but I will be most responsive between 10am-10pm. This might be best if you are struggling with a fussy baby, needing someone to talk to about rough nights or needing some lactation education, support or confidence building Fee- $75 |
Text Support for a month This is perfect for you if you don't have family or doula support but want a knowledgeable person who you can reach out to during a month. You know your needs best. Fee-$150 |
The cost of these packages can be reimbursed by your HSA or FSA account as a postpartum service. I am a trained Lactation educator and counselor and a certified postpartum doula and experienced mother. If I feel that your postpartum or lactation issues require the support of a medical professional or an IBCLC I will be sure to recommend them.
Did you know that direct feeding is NOT an instinct for people who give birth?
So how can I help?
*Take a class- learn how to breastfeed before your baby is born
*line up support- Purchase a virtual package from me
*contact for troubleshooting- hire me for your issues here and there, along the way
- Many people think think that once their baby is born, they will just figure out how to breastfeed. Some are successful. But many struggle.
- Breastfeeding is learned. Babies have the instinct, but there are things for parents to learn ahead of time.
- Nurses in the hospital don't always have the training, or time, to properly help you and you will need help once you get home.
So how can I help?
*Take a class- learn how to breastfeed before your baby is born
*line up support- Purchase a virtual package from me
*contact for troubleshooting- hire me for your issues here and there, along the way
What qualifies me to provide this level of support?
*I have been a Lactation Educator and Counselor since 2011 (UCSD)
*Postpartum Doula since 2010.
*Have cared for newborns and young children since 1999.
*I have breastfed my own children for over 10 years.
*I have supported countless postpartum and placenta clients over the past 13 years with postpartum and lactation questions.
*I have experience helping parents who are working to wean babies and toddlers.
*I have experience with tandem feeding and nursing through pregnancy.
*I have experience nursing a toddler through cancer treatment.
*I have experience working with parents who are surrogates, place babies for adoptions and have experienced loss.
*as a postpartum doula, I have assisted and supported new parents through challenges in the early postpartum.
*I have a lot of resources in my back pocket if there are services you need beyond what I can provide.
(From a past client)
"Shawna has been an invaluable part of my postpartum care. She taught my family and I how to care for our new baby. She helped me with issues such as newborn feeding, care, she listened carefully and offered no judgement in her advice when I shared personal information with her. I would trust her again with my future postpartum healing and will recommend her highly to anyone in need of her services"
-Sheila G. in Mountain View
*I have been a Lactation Educator and Counselor since 2011 (UCSD)
*Postpartum Doula since 2010.
*Have cared for newborns and young children since 1999.
*I have breastfed my own children for over 10 years.
*I have supported countless postpartum and placenta clients over the past 13 years with postpartum and lactation questions.
*I have experience helping parents who are working to wean babies and toddlers.
*I have experience with tandem feeding and nursing through pregnancy.
*I have experience nursing a toddler through cancer treatment.
*I have experience working with parents who are surrogates, place babies for adoptions and have experienced loss.
*as a postpartum doula, I have assisted and supported new parents through challenges in the early postpartum.
*I have a lot of resources in my back pocket if there are services you need beyond what I can provide.
(From a past client)
"Shawna has been an invaluable part of my postpartum care. She taught my family and I how to care for our new baby. She helped me with issues such as newborn feeding, care, she listened carefully and offered no judgement in her advice when I shared personal information with her. I would trust her again with my future postpartum healing and will recommend her highly to anyone in need of her services"
-Sheila G. in Mountain View