MIDCOAST MOTHER & INFANT CARE SERVICES

  • 21 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CHILD CARE

  • CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA

  • INFANT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

  • NURSERY SET-UP

  • BREASTFEEDING GUIDANCE

  • NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD PREP, SPECIFICALLY TO HELP MOMS REPLENISH IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE BIRTH

  • SAFE AND SOUND SLEEP SUPPORT

  • EXPERT INFANT CARE

  • DATE NIGHT SITTING

  • DOCTOR VISIT SUPPORT

  • HELP WITH LAUNDRY, DISHES AND TIDYING UP

  • BABY MASSAGE

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207-939-1603

Research shows the benefits of having Postpartum support:

  • Higher breastfeeding success rates

  • Deeper bonds between parents and infants

  • Lower rates of postpartum depression

  • More confidence in parenting skills and competence

AS A CAPPA ACADEMY POSTPARTUM DOULA…

  • I support physical and emotional healing.

  • I provide information on care options and resources.

  • I support and assist with infant feeding.

  • I educate the family on newborn care and characteristics.

  • I educate families how to maximize age appropriate infant sleep.

  • I provide support to the parents and extended family.

  • I assist with household organization.

  • I provide resources when support requires a healthcare professional, clinical assessment, a need for prescription, or medical diagnosis.

  • I do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe or administer treatment of medical conditions, or perform clinical procedures.

  • I do not stay alone with babies or other children routinely and for extended periods of time.

  • I do not act as a housekeeper or nanny.