Cristie March

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Newborn Care Specialist
Portland, Oregon
20 years of experience
About me

“Sleep doula” and Newborn Care Specialist, nurtures and supports new families from the first night home, specializing with preemie multiples (44+ sets of twins & 12 sets of triplets), gentle sleep conditioning, overnight care; breastfeeding/bottle feeding support, baby wearing, supporting skin to skin. Teach private in-home twin and triplet classes, initial set up (both prenatally and once babies come home), follow AAP infant safe sleep recommendations, reflux, bottle washing, pump sanitizing, storing breastmilk/formula safely, taking care of mom and babies. Following infant sleep studies and continuing ongoing education often.

Education

Western Business College (1999)

Certification and training

CAPPA Postpartum Doula (2006)

Newborn Care Training Academy (2017)

Memberships and affiliations

CAPPA

Credentials
CPD NCS
Specialties
Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Infant Care LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Multiples Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Premature Infants Sleep Consultant
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Carrot
Service introduction

In addition to helping your baby sleep through the night, I assist with: - Feeding & bathing support - Lactation Support - Nursery setup & organization - Washing & sanitizing bottle & pump parts - Baby laundry - Packing diaper bags - Provide tips for daytime naps - Maximize parents sleep - Helping grandparents & older siblings adjust to the new baby I also offer sleep consulting for older babies aged 4-15 months to help them develop healthy sleep habits.

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