Welcome to Nurturing New Beginnings
Welcome to Nurturing New Beginnings Postpartum Doula Services! I am so glad you are here. Nurturing New Beginnings recently launched in the metro St. Louis area to support families during the third trimester and early postpartum period as they welcome a new baby.
For some time I have dreamed of walking alongside families during this exciting yet challenging life stage. My desire is largely due to the postpartum experiences I had with my four children. Like many families I spent a great deal of time preparing for the birth of this little human but not much planning went into easing the transition of life with a newborn. Sure there were visits from family and friends and well meaning meals and gifts but I felt largely alone in this new role of mother. I had many questions about breastfeeding and the changes in my body. I didn’t understand the importance of rest. I fell into the comparison trap when I looked at other mothers seemingly handling all of this with ease while I struggled so much to even calm my baby to sleep. Somehow I needed the permission to rest and be assured that the greater needs of my family were being met while I recovered. I needed an experienced person to be a soundboard for decisions. I needed a sympathetic person to listen to my thoughts and feelings and validate what I was going through. Finally I needed someone to help me realize I had the potential to be the best mom for my baby and with time and support I would be.
As my skills as a maternal/newborn nurse grew, so did my desire to help families beyond what I could provide in a prenatal class or prior to discharge from a healthcare facility. Nurturing New Beginnings seeks to normalize the support growing families need so they can thrive. Postpartum doula support is vast and the beauty of it is that it is customized to meet the changing needs of each family. My services focus on supporting the heart, health, and home of new parents. I offer over 20 different services including postpartum preparation, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, meal prep, light cleaning, postnatal yoga, and light massage for mom and baby. A complete list of services is available by contacting me via email.
