because baby holding is my favorite thing to do and new moms need help from a postpartum doula in the 4th trimester.

postpartum doula care is about holding space for new moms and babies during the mom’s recovery after birth. i have been researching and i am learning that in our middle tennessee area surrounding nashville, there are no full-time postpartum doulas and the need is great for family support after the arrival of a new baby.  with parents living away from extended family, there is little help, especially during this time of limited travel. and you all know how i love holding babies….

my new business name: “grammie doula”

my new business website: grammiedoula.com

my new business email: hello@grammiedoula.com

why i became a postpartum doula

during 2019-2020, i had the opportunity to take some doula training. this education allowed me into the hospitals with my birth clients as their doula and i brought my camera along.  well, i enjoyed the doula job so much that i decided to pursue it full time.  i love the idea of helping new moms enjoy their postpartum weeks and bond with their new baby and begin to grow into this new family unit.

how i use my new doula skills

supporting families with a new baby, i will be encouraging them, educating, and listening. i will make home visits, as a postpartum doula, and i will be cheering parents on after the birth of their baby.  spending time in the comfort of their own home will help me decide how best to help each new family. the needs will be different for each one. some moms have no support during these challenging days of little sleep while getting to know their little one. i hope to be there and offer help that will benefit the new family. i am also offering virtual visits.

what fourth trimester topics i focus on

i will offer newborn care, assist with any breastfeeding issues, and make good food for mom’s recovery after the birth. there will be lots of time to process the birth together and  talk about postpartum depression signs/symptoms. 

where i will share this educational doula information

i plan to share all things postpartum, newborn care, infant feeding, recipes and a few stories about myself here.

who has helped me during this transition to postpartum care

thanks to the folks who helped me get here:

doula certification almost completed: DONA

website design: hello@tinaleann.co

my head shots: meredith white photography

my awesome hair by hannah lancaster@ inside out salon

are you interested in pre-planning some meals after the baby arrives? here is a blog post on meal planning using all the resources available to us.

https://www.grammiedoula.com/yummy-postpartum-meals/

checkout the website and tell me what you think! let me know your thoughts.
grammiedoula.com

more about grammie doula

i offer in-person and virtual postpartum doula support in middle tennessee near nashville and my clients call me “grammie doula”.  i have 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 years as a birth photographer.

i am a mom to 3grown children, 6 grandchildren and a baby in heaven. i live in a cabin in the woods with my gray-bearded husband and two pets that prefer his company over mine! ~laura