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Michelle Gaymon - Downtown Doula

A postpartum doula keeps the wheels turning.  The first few days when you get home with a new baby (or babies) can be mind-blowing.  Exhaustion, elation, and actually realizing the responsibly of keeping another human being alive besides yourself… all of this can be over-whelming.  

Enter…me. I can help you make sense out of all of the newness.  I keep the house running.  I keep you functioning.  I offer evidence-based information and experience regarding newborn care and postpartum mama body care.  I offer non-biased emotional support.  I do light stuff around the house like tidying up and running the dishwasher and can help keep on top of baby laundry and keeping prepped food in the fridge. I can even be a gatekeeper for all the baby’s fans.   

Sometimes families don’t need a postpartum doula until all the excitement dies down and everyone goes back to work.  That is when mamas usually find that they have a lot of questions about how to coordinate their daily routine.  I have a great database to help connect you with other mamas or services that you might need and a large lending library so you won’t have to spend your money on a book you only need for a short amount of time. 

I am certified through Doulas of North America (DONA) and have assisted many types of families and families with multiples (twins & triplets).  I am Trustlined through the California Department of Social Services (voluntary background check).  I have a strong background in lactation and I can help with questions about how often and how much baby eats.  I can also address any challenges that come up and can even go to doctors’ appointments with you.

Starting out confident and strong makes the family confident and strong.   

Michelle Gaymon, PCD (DONA), AAHCC - 916.320.7172 - www.downtowndoula.com