Natalia K. in Pittsburgh, PA

I provide you with personalized, evidence-based, culturally humble education, continual advocacy, & compassionate physical/emotional/psychological support from your prenatal stage to immediately postpartum, whether you birth in a hospital, birth center, or home setting. Having a doula on your birth team has proven to aid you in a shorter labor, less need for pain management, & reduce your risks of unwanted interventions & outcomes for you & your baby

As a Postpartum Doula I assist parents in the adjustment to having a new baby at home. Whether you are a first time parent or you're bringing home your 5th baby, I can help you with everything from meal prep to cooking full gourmet meals, basic housework, organizing your nursery, taking care of other children while you're with baby (or taking a nap), being a helpful hand & voice with lactation, to simply being a safe space to share your feelings & emotions. $100 for 3 hour block of care.

This package includes Birth Doula services, personalized 3 hour Childbirth Education class & 2 hour Lactation Education class, & 6 hours of Postpartum Doula Care & Lactation services. Perfect for both first time parents & seasoned parents alike, this package offers everything you need to feel confident in your experience from Pregnancy to Postpartum. Great alternative to a Baby Shower!

Sometimes you have the perfect birth team all lined up, & then realize you don't have anyone to care for your other children while you're giving birth. That's where sibling doulas come in! With well over a decade of nannying & childcare experience, plus the experience of working with families through a variety of births for the last 6 years, I can offer safe & compassionate childcare, including preparing & serving meals, answering questions about the situation in an age appropriate manner, keeping up your daily routine, or simply being there to play & comfort your other little ones while you welcome their new sibling. Act 33 & 34 clearances & CPR certified. $300 for up to 12 hours of care.

Whether you are a first time nursing parent, or a seasoned veteran, most parents can benefit from lactation education and counseling. I offer in home visits to help educate, assess your feeding relationship, address any questions, & help evaluate your feeding needs, including pump coaching, bottle prep, & SNS use. Each session lasts approx. 60-90 minutes, with phone/text/email follow-up included. Virtual Option: $75/60 min

Interested in taking a Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding class but don't want to be in a general classroom setting? My private in-home classes are designed to be individualized to the person or family requesting the class, covering all the basics of nursing from anatomy of the nursing parent & baby, to positioning & troubleshooting, & always tailored to your specific situation. 2 hour class plus email follow up.