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A postpartum doula is a birthing professional who helps the new family following birth. She helps new parents by demonstrating practical newborn care and by supporting the feeding methods the mother has chosen to use. She makes sure the new mother is rested, well-nourished and adequately hydrated, and teaches her tips for future self-care. The postpartum doula also helps the new father gain a higher level of confidence in caring for his newborn, and she can assist new parents with sibling care, when necessary. With the help of a postpartum doula , the transition to parenthood is much easier, and the household of the new family runs smoothly.
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Debbie Aglietti, owner of Northeast Doulas, has been a DONA certified Birth and Postpartum Doula since 2002. Prior to her doula training and certification, Debbie provided childcare to three families for six years before she began the rewarding experience of parenting her two boys full time. Returning to the business world, Debbie spent three years as a Corporate Health and Wellness Program Manager, which furthered her love of working with people and utilized her organizational skills. Yearning to work with children again, she ventured into the childbirth field in order to pass along her experience and knowledge to new families. Debbie now lives with her husband and two boys in Mahopac, NY.
Lisa Gould Rubin, CCE, CD (DONA)
Nancy McDaid is a mother of four: one daughter, twin boys, and the newest addition, another boy. She has been attending births since 2002 and is a certified birth doula through DONA International. Nancy has taken additional workshops in lactation education and bereavement support. She began offering postpartum doula services to her clients in the beginning of 2004. Please visit her website for more information.
Sleepy Hollow, NY
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Debbie Aglietti
Nancy McDaid
Lauren Taylor
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