Services
Congratulations, your baby is here!
Your postpartum journey has begun, and while it is filled with joy, it can also be overwhelming, scary, intense, and confusing.
I am here to help you navigate it all.
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant and mom of three who offers in-home postpartum care. I provide evidence-based guidance rooted in medical practice, compassionate care and support, and on-going follow-up the entire way.
Support packages include:
Initial in-person support
A customized postpartum care plan with actionable next steps
Options for follow-up in-person, virtual or by phone.
Serving moms in the metro-DC area. Not sure if that’s you?
Contact me to find out and to learn more about package details.
Some areas of support include:
Physical recovery
Education about expectations for postpartum healing
Overview of common postpartum healing complaints: bleeding, breast pain/engorgement, hemorrhoids, constipation, surgical healing
Triage what’s considered “normal” and what warrants a call to your doctor
Discussion of birth control after baby
Emotional well-being
Birth story debriefing
Assessment and support for perinatal mood disorders
Partner and family communication
Self-care and sleep strategies
Connections to mental health professionals, as needed
Lactation and Feeding Support
Breastfeeding support and troubleshooting
Bottle feeding and combination feeding guidance
Pumping and milk storage education
Connections to specialized support as needed
Prenatal Planning
Discussion of birth plan/preparing for delivery
Developing initial postpartum care plan, including setting expectations for recovery, establishing a network of support, and strategizing for anticipated challenges with feeding/newborn care and self-care.
