Interview with former clients Devin and Katie

This episode is full of wisdom from first time parents Devin and Katie. I was honored to be their newborn care specialist for five months. Devin and Katie are an incredible couple who allowed me to serve them and guide them through common and not-as-comon challenges with a newborn including

• newborn sleep patterns
• oral tethers
• strong let-down reflex
• mild infant reflux and gas
• the learning curve of normal newborn development
• postpartum anxieties
• finding their own path forward as new parents

I found working with them to be an absolute pleasure as they were excited to learn from my experience with open minds and hearts. Being able to facilitate and honor their attachment to their son, allow them much needed rest and support baby to sleep in developmentally appropriate ways was a joy.

If you live in the East Valley of Phoenix and are looking for a Newborn Care Specialist or Night Nanny, work with me: https://stefaniemelo.com/ncs

If your baby is already here and you need help navigating all of this, work with me virtually -- this course is coming soon

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On this episdoe I am honored to interview Sheetal on her experience working with me as a Newborn Care Specialist.

Sheetal experienced a pregnancy complicated by gestational hypertension, placental insufficiency, IUGR, a 6 week hospital stay, premature delivery and a NICU stay for her son.

I had the honor of working with Sheetal, her husband, newborn son from the time he came home from the NICU throughout most of their first year as parents.

Her story is so important to hear because most of us will experience unexpected, even undesired turns on our pregnancy, birth, postpartum or breastfeeding journey.

She bravely shares about her experiences highlighting the importance of

-focusing on her own health during pregnancy

-healing and recovering from the challenges

-navigating postpartum anxiety

-lactation in the NICU

-fortified breastmilk

I'm so honored to have worked with her family and that she took the time to be a guest. I know you'll love this episode.

Ready to have the ongoing support of a digital doula? Join me in Sage Mama Maternity and book your free consult today.

Sage Mama Maternity

Interview with my first client as a Newborn Care Specialist Pilar is a mom of 5 who hired me to take care of her triplets for the first several months. In this episode we talk about:

• How every baby is different and every child is different.
• The challenges for older children welcoming new babies.
• Why sleep training wasn't for Pilar.
• Creating helpful rhythms.
• How things are different with multiples.
• Accepting help as a mom of newborns.
• How much of motherhood is a mental game.
• Other benefits of having an NCS.
• The value of a holistic approach to newborns and the family.
• The intelligent design of babies

To learn more about my services as a Newborn Care Specialist click here Join Sage Mama Maternity My comprehensive prenatal & postnatal education and support program makes me your digital doula and allows you access to everything you have the right to know about:

• pregnancy
• birth
• postpartum
• newborn care
• infant feeding

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Top tips for holidays and travel, as these are major temporary upheavals to routines.

Make sure you're on the the waitlist for my new program for working moms...the doors are opening soon.

• Link to TSA information
• Link to La Leche League information for storing milk during travel
• Link to La Leche League Safe Sleep 7

The doors are opening in December to my new program for working, expecting moms. Get on the waitlist NOW so that you are first to know all the details. A a member of the waitlist, you'll not only get exclusive bonuses you also get a once-in-a-lifetime discount!

Head to www.stefaniemelo.com/waitlist

In Episode 30 Annie Roo, wraparound doula, and I discuss the most common myths we encounter with clients throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding.

These are very common myths in our society, and as evidence based & intutive moms and doulas we know that they are myths. However, it's not common knowledge in the general public, even amongst obstetricians, pediatricians and grandparents.

Not understanding these myths can have severe consequences: such as elecrolyte imbalance in babies, dehydration, failure-to-thrive and can also lead to problems like clogged ducts, mastitis and cessation of lactation, birth trauma and unnecessary medical interventions.

Join our sometimes sassy conversation as we bust up myths that are harming moms and babies.

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Cloth Diapering isn't as complicated as you might think it is.

It's also not as gross as you might imagine.

Learn in this episode

3 Major Motivations for Cloth Diapering

3 Main Styles of Cloth Diapers

How to Wash Cloth Diapers

What to do about Diaper Rash

How to Handle Hard Water

What other accessories you need for cloth diapers

Make sure you head to the episode notes on my website for all my favorite recommendations.

Services > Stuff

As important as diapers, clothes and car seats are what baby needs is a mom who is doing well physicaly, emotionally and mentally. Baby gear doesn't give you peace of mind or support in the middle of the night--no matter how good the marketing is.

Learn how to build a baby registry that has YOU as mama, set up for success. Prioritize the services and projects that make life simple and offer you the hands on and emotional support needed to take care of your newborn well.

Register for our next event here: https://stefaniemelo.com/events

Saturday, March 16 at 9:30

Ducle Vida Coffee

610 N Alma School Rd Ste 12 Chandler, AZ 85224

Don't live in Phoenix? I got you! Get all my personal recommendations for cloth diapering products by heading to the show notes on my websites. https://stefaniemelo.com/page/episode-29

In this episode, I talk about the importance of responding to baby's cues in terms of

• Biological development
• Fostering secure attachment
• Cultivating mental well-being

We also discuss the importance of being aware of your own attachment styles and emotional triggers. You can learn more about attachment styles from Robyn Gobbel

A human baby's design is GOOD and its capacity for adaptation is incredible.

Preparation for parenthood ought to include preparing the physical environment, preparing your mind by understanding infant development and needs as well as preparing emotionally for the intensity of newborn life. I can help you with all of this.

To learn more about how to create a baby registry that sets you up for success join me in Chandler, AZ on March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Dulce Vida Coffee - Register for Free

I share more about newborn cues, communication and soothing techniques in Infant Massage & Newborn Care for Sage Mamas and Papas. You can get access to both of those in Sage Motherhood Mentorship my comprehensive program to guide you through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Use the link to book your free consultation to see if I am the Mama Mentor for you.

For additional resources: head to my website

I recently attended a birth that was vastly longer than any other I supported. Throughout the 57 hours of support I offered to mom; I observed, remembered and learned important lessons that I think can help an expecting a parent.

In this episode I talk about:

The value of well-rounded childbirth education.

Ways a doula can make for a positive birth experience.

The value of rest in early labor.

When an epidural is a great idea.

Avoiding trauma when you deviate from the birth plan.

The power of mindset in labor.

Sign up for our Expert Baby Registry Class at Dulce Vida Coffee on March 16.

Book your free consultation call with me

In this episode you'll get to hear from Ashley Goddard, the Yogi Birth Doula.

We discuss how yoga saved her life when she discovered it decades ago. How yoga supported not only her pregnancy, but also her birth and postpartum.

We discuss the myths and realities of the pelvic floor and how yoga can support pelvic floor health.

Ashley shares tips on getting started with yoga even if you're totally new to it, and how the breathwork of yoga practice is a powerful tool for your labor and delivery.

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I was obsessed with learning in my first pregnancy, determined to have the homebirth of my dreams. 12 years, 5 home births and 30 births attended I am here to support you at the highest level to have the childbearing year that dreams are made of. Join me in Sage Motherhood Mentorship and I'll personally walk you through the process. 9 months of 1:1 support (and for your partner too!). Let me save you all the research and help you connect to your intuition while understanding the evidence so that you can head into your birth from a place of confidence while navigating postpartum with ease.

Sage Motherhood Mentorship https://stefaniemelo.com/page/sage-motherhood-mentorship

If you're terrified of the birth process or struggling with anxiety, start using my prenatal affirmations today

Cultivate a Birth Mindset That Delivers https://stefaniemelo.com/page/prenatal-affirmations

Ready to have a baby, but maybe your body doesn't see to agree? I'm a CMM trained Fertility Massage Specialist. I can help you get closer to your baby dreams.

Fertility Support https://stefaniemelo.com/page/fertility-consult

Breastfeeding may be the biological norm, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Let me help you troubleshoot to preserve your lactation goals.

Lactation Support https://stefaniemelo.com/page/lactation-support

Expecting in the Phoenix area? I'd love to be your night nanny!

Newborn Care Specialist https://stefaniemelo.com/page/ncs

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Connect with Ashley Goddard

Ashley is a Phoenix based birth doula, childbirth educator and prenatal yoga instructor. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for your prenatal and birthing journey. Ashley is a mom of an adorable 3 year old son and a good friend.

Connect with Ashley on Instagram https://instagram.com/theyogibirthdoula

Work with Ashley https://theyogibirthdoula.com

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In this episode, I share with you all about working with a Newborn Care Specialist is like. From what a NCS is trained in, what our our role is, what types of tasks we do.

I also dive into what it's like choosing an NCS and why this is such an incredible resource for families.

I also talk about the difference between a Night Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist.

What an NCS does for baby, for mom, for the family.

How the NCS can support new parents transition into family life.

Coaching parents on evidence-based newborn care with an emphasis on bonding and attachment.

Looking for a Phoenix area Newborn Care Specialist? Fill out an inquiry form