Fran

 
 
 

Trained newborn care specialist, PEdiatric Sleep Coach, Perinatal doula

a brief bio

Greetings! I am Franshelyne and a proud local of Rhode Island. I graduated from URI and studied biological science with a concentration in pre-health. My passion has always been pediatrics. I have been exclusively working with newborns since 2015 and absolutely love what I do! I look forward to meeting your family and helping care for your new bundle of joy.

OFFERINGS

  • Diapering


  • Changing


  • Bathing
 (first sponge bath, then regular bath)

  • Soothing

  • Circumcision & umbilical cord care


  • Bottle preparation & storage 

  • Bottle feeding (Breastmilk & Formula)


  • Communication with breastfeeding parent to schedule feeds and transport baby back and forth to and from (when feeding overnight)

  • Wash and sterilize bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, etc.

  • Organization & maintenance of nursery

  • Baby's laundry (washing, folding, and putting away)

  • Create a regular feeding schedule

  • Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits

  • Keep nursery tidy and stocked

  • Maintain a log that tracks the baby's feeding times, ounces, diapers, and anything else parents may need to know.

  • Create a smooth transition for the family during the newborn stage (birth-3 months)

  • Assist you with any (baseline) feeding issues baby may have, including formula feeding and breastfeeding support or knowing when to recommend pediatrician or IBCLC support for extensive issues. 

  • Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them

  • Infant CPR (when needed)

  • Providing a safe and healthy sleep environment for baby at all times

  • Sleep Conditioning by using a gentle approach to help your baby develop sleep habits that lead to sleeping throughout the night

  • Parent education and emotional support

  • Birth Preparation

  • Curating birth preferences

  • Educating parents on comfort measures & pain management

  • Birth Support

WITH EXPERIENCE IN

  • Reflux

  • Colic

  • Premature infant care

  • Newborn Sleep Shaping

  • Supporting mothers with Perinatal Mood Disorders

  • Twins/Multiples

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

JC Family- Overnight Newborn Care

Assisted mother after coming home from the hospital with baby #3. Offered overnight care while mom rested and recovered after labor and delivery. Baby struggled with milk protein intolerance and required special care. Furthermore, we used effective techniques to ensure the baby's well being and less frequency of spit ups. We also transitioned to hypoallergenic formula, and the baby started to show improvements in only a few nights!

AYB Family - Overnight Newborn Care (twins)

Educated and assisted parents with their twin babies! Swaddled and comforted the two babies when they arrived back home from the hospital. Bottle-fed and burped babies, created a practical overnight routine, and provided mom breastfeeding support.

KR Family - Overnight Newborn Care/Lactation Support

Provided mother overnight assistance after returning home from the hospital. Job responsibilities included newborn care, tidying up the nursery, laundry, and providing mom lactation support.

EF Family- Overnight Newborn Care (twins)

Educated and assisted new parents with their baby boys. Swaddled and comforted the two babies when they arrived back home from the hospital, which allowed mom to rest and recover peacefully with her mind at ease. Eventually created a workable nap and feeding routine. Bottle-fed and burped babies, changed diapers.

AM Family- Overnight Newborn Care

Educated first-time parents with feeding, sleeping, and bathing techniques for their newborn baby boy. Bottle-fed baby and helped with care after circumcision. 

AL Family- Overnight Newborn Care

Offered services to this family's first child, including bathing, feeding, and soothing techniques that accommodated their unique schedules. Bottle-fed baby and dispensed medication to the newborn as prescribed by their pediatrician. 

Client love notes

“After speaking with a few different companies we had no doubt that Baby Bloom was the right choice for us. In our initial call with Tyler, we felt 100% confident that Baby Bloom would provide the overnight care we needed with our second baby. Our newborn specialist Claire (and Fran!) was kind, calm, and knowledgeable. We absolutely recommend this service to any parents looking for rest and peace of mind in the early days of parenthood! Thank you Claire, Tyler, Fran and team!” - AP family