Did you know that a mother does not see her doctor until four to six weeks postpartum? Many health issues can arise during that period; it's comforting to know that your questions can be answered and problems addressed with a medical trained postpartum doula. I want to bring home health care back to its roots with at-home follow up care for families following birth. To have a trained medical profession in your home teaching you how to care for your newborn baby, while also caring for your entire family is a rare gift. ​ Acupuncturists undergo four years of Eastern medical training which includes three years of Western medical training. ​​ ​I also happen to be a baby expert, caring for over 105 babies and being a single parent foster parent to a set of 3 month old twin baby girls. If there's one thing I know, it's the language of babies. A few examples of what I offer my families include: -Videos with helpful techniques such as putting on a nipple shield, pace bottle feeding, or multiple options for newborn carriers - Newborn care - Bottle washing, sterilizing, CDC guidelines for bottle care - Infant laundry and nursery set-up - Nighttime care - Errand running - Organizing anything Marie Kondo style - Dietary suggestions to help heal the post birth body, to address joint pain and for lactation support - Cooking healthy meals and snacks for family - Keeping mom hydrated, rested and cared for - Create a daily feeding schedule for Mom/baby that optimizes Mom's ability to rest and restore her body - Researched information on environmental and safe baby-care products and topics - In-home acupuncture treatments which aren’t extra cost, they come as a perk to me being your doula :)

I have been in the postpartum community for 20 years, caring for 108 babies. I've been a postpartum doula working in Kansas City and California for the past 7 years. I am also a licensed acupuncturist. I absolutely love to pamper my families! I offer overnight care, lactation support, product recommendations, schedule setting, newborn education, laundry, dishes, organization, and other household necessities. A doula shift with me includes complete care of your newborn, a full night's sleep for you! After a long shower in the morning, you will enjoy a homemade breakfast made by Vanessa. You and your baby will be happy, calm and ready to face the day. I realize that caring for your baby is of paramount importance to you - my goal is to always exceed your expectations.