Doulas of North America International Lactation Association Childbirth and Postpartum Association

RN - 15 years experience in newborn care Certified Doula Certified Colic Coach Certified Happiest Baby on Block Educator Independent Baby Signs Instructor Lactation Educator

Mothering New Mothers

Pam Ferinde, RN, CD (DONA)

• Doula

Mothering New Mothers birthed four years ago when I left the corporate world and I have not looked back sense. I delight in assisting families as they learn the joys and responsibilities as parents My services include the following: *Support for you as you acquire your own parenting style *Breastfeeding instruction and problem solving *Infant care using the latest research-based techniques *Soothing strategies for the fussy, colicky baby *Colic Coach using a comprehensive evaluation and management strategies to soothe a fussy baby *Assistance with nutrition, hydration, and rest for the new mother *Coaching in the 5 S’s *Household management *Sleep coaching for all ages *Assistance in understanding the meaning of your baby's cries by using the Dunston Baby Language *Introduction to Baby Signs for infants and toddlers *Assistance in preventing plagiocephaly (flat-head syndrome) *Provision of The Mother's Handbook and Log, an infant care manual covering such topics as your baby's sleep and nutrition requirements, when and how to meet those requirements, and the use of soothing techniques, with each topic detailed on a separate page in the manual for easy reference