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WELCOME
That´s about love, patience and trust.
As a Brazilian doula, I bring a unique blend of cultural understanding and diverse experiences to support you and your family during the transformative postpartum period. The last couple years, I've had the privilege of assisting more than 8 families on their parenting journey, and I'm here to provide comprehensive support tailored to your needs.
Breastfeeding is a beautiful but often challenging aspect of early motherhood. I have extensive experience helping mothers establish and maintain successful breastfeeding relationships with their newborns. Whether you're looking for guidance on latching, pumping, or addressing common breastfeeding concerns, I'm here to lend my expertise and ensure you feel confident in your breastfeeding journey.
Sleep is a precious commodity for new parents, and I specialize in sleep training techniques that can help your baby establish healthy sleep patterns. I understand the exhaustion that comes with caring for a newborn, and I'm here to provide guidance on creating a nurturing sleep environment and implementing gentle sleep training methods that work for you and your baby.
In addition to breastfeeding and sleep support, I offer assistance with bottle feeding, including proper feeding techniques and hygiene. I can also take care of the practical aspects, such as washing bottles and pump parts, so you can focus on bonding with your baby and taking care of yourself.
Emotional support is a cornerstone of my practice. The postpartum period can be emotionally challenging, and I'm here to listen, provide a compassionate ear, and offer guidance on managing the emotional ups and downs that can accompany this time of adjustment. My non-judgmental and empathetic approach ensures you have a safe space to express your feelings and concerns.
In summary, my doula practice is rooted in my Brazilian heritage and my dedication to supporting families through the intricate journey of early parenthood. Whether you need assistance with breastfeeding, sleep training, bottle feeding, or emotional support, I'm here to provide the expert care and personalized attention you and your family deserve. Together, we can navigate this beautiful and transformative period in your lives.
- DOULA CERTICATE CHILDBIRTH PROFESSIONALS INTERNACIONAL
- CPR/EAD CERTIFICATE BY NACIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSOCIATION
- AUPAIR CERTIFICATE BY AUPAIRCARE
- DR JOSÉ EDUARDO OSTEOPATH BABIES MASSAGE
MY PHILOSOPHY
BIRTH
My philosophy birth is based about love. My three words for this work is. LOVE, PATIENCE AND TRUST. Cause for me it’s about that, I believe in your force, I believe moms born and being prepare for this moment, believe you can do everything at this special moment, also I believe is better when you have someone closer you make everything works better. In your birth my work is make you feeling supported and loved. Respecting your choices and listen you all the time. We doing this work together!
POSTPARTUM
Keeping the same base, after you doing the most hard job your life, I believe we can do this nexts weeks being more special and less stressful, I’ll be there to care your baby like mine, with love and the right knowledge. In this moment my priority is make you felling in a good hands, your baby will be loved, safe and you can rest properly.
SERVICES
BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE
Phone and email support
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Available to answer any questions you might have during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Two Prenatal Visits ~2 hours each
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Discuss your ideal birth, fears, concerns and any questions you may have
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Address alternative pain management techniques and pain management options in a hospital birth (if applicable)
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Develop a birth plan with your preferences
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Provide community resources
On call support for two weeks pre and post estimated due date
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During this time I do not schedule any clients or commitments that would prevent me from being available for your birth at a moment's notice
Continuous presence and support through your labor and birth
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When you feel that you need more support I will be there. I can meet you at your home, hospital or birthing center.
One postpartum visit ~2-4 hours
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Discuss your birth and answer any questions you may have
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Offer bottle/breastfeeding support: address any challenges you may have with latch, supply or feeding positions
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Cover basic newborn care: how to swaddle, burp, soothe and bath
Community Referrals
Having a baby generates a wealth of new service needs, being anything from a daytime nanny to a pelvic floor specialist. Whatever the need, I can help you find the provider that best suits you.
Fees
$1500 Birth Doula Fee
50% due upon signing the contract and the other 50% due at 36 weeks.
obs: service unavailable until August 2024
POSTPARTUM
Phone and email support
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Available to answer any questions you might have during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Plan night time
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we work together, follow a plan we do together, in the beginning I’ll bring the baby to mom on feeding demand. Once baby starting a bottle I’ll be responsible for feeding time.
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Normally night baby drink milk every two or three hours, I’ll put baby to burp, changed, swaddle and back to sleep.
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Before I leave in the morning, I either slip baby back into the parent's room or I leave mom with a monitor.
Fees
35% deposit due upon signing of the contract. This is applied to last month balance.
$58 per hour for singleton
$68 per hour for multiples.
If you have any questions or would like more information about my services, Please feel free to contact me.
POSTPARTUM ADD-ON VISIT
WELCOME HOME VISIT: 200$
This is a 3-hour visit to help with:
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Transitioning from hospital/birth center
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Baby's first bath
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How to care for the Umbilical Cord
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Swaddling Tips with your baby
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Diapering Tips with your baby
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Breastfeeding Support
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Baby Wearing Tips
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Unpacking Hospital Bags
1-3 visits are recommended in the first week home from the hospital.
PRENATAL OR POSTPARTUM VISIT ADD-ON VISIT
IN-HOME BABY PREP VISIT: $200
This is a 3-hour visit to help with:
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Organizing your nursery
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Swaddling practice
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Diapering tips and setting up diaper station
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Wash and sterilize bottles and pumping equipment
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Helping set up a postpartum plan
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Basic baby safety tips: how to take a temp, ways to reduce gas and reflux, sleep safety tips.
1 visit is recommended towards the end of your pregnancy (35/36 weeks).
Stephanie Silva
Phone number:
+1 (669) 231-9967
Email:
stephanierobertasilva@gmail.com
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