Vanessa

Vanessa is passionate about caring for newborns and young children while supporting families through the exciting and life-changing transition into parenthood. With years of experience in infant and early childhood care, she is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where babies can thrive during their earliest stages of development.

Known for her caring and patient approach, Vanessa supports new mothers feel comfortable, confident, and supported throughout their postpartum journey. She understands that every baby and family is unique and believes in providing individualized care that respects their specific needs, routines, and preferences.

For Vanessa, caring for newborns is especially meaningful because it allows her to provide comfort, safety, and reassurance during such an important developmental stage. She takes pride in making a positive difference in the lives of the families she supports while continuing to grow her knowledge and experience in newborn care.

“When I’m not soothing your sweet newborn to sleep, you can find me reading a good book or spending quality time with family.”

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

What I do best

  • Two women with ponytails looking at their phones and a book.

    Daytime Doula Support

  • Outline of an open book with a sprout growing from its pages, suggesting themes of knowledge and growth.

    Parent Education

  • Supporting moms with Perinatal mood disorders

    Emotional Support & Encouragement

  • Twin Care

Trainings