Postpartum Doula Services for busy moms and dads in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties (NY) and Fairfield County (CT)

This client just extended their contract again to a FULL 6 MONTHS!!! HAPPY WORLD DOULA WEEK TO ME!!! #worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

Lean On Me Westchester Doula provides postpartum doula support to Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield families and is now taking inquiries for July 2024 and beyond.  You can learn more about me and my services here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com In honor of World Doula Week, here are the top 5 benefits of hiring a postpartum doula: More enjoyable maternity leave – Postpartum doulas help ease the transition for new parents. Having a baby is a major life change. Postpartum doulas are there to calmly support you through the shift and help you focus on enjoying it, rather than muddling through it alone. Non-judgmental support - a postpartum doula does not come in with specific parenting style or push a specific ways of doing things. A postpartum doula is there to help you come up with your own parenting style. She’ll help you figure out what feels right for your family. Postpartum doulas are also expert listeners who have no baggage of a family history with you. Expert advice –That being said, your postpartum doula can share what works for other families, and other ideas and tips based on her training and experience, IF YOU ASK. It’s so wonderful to have all your questions answered as you go through your day in your own home instead of relying on Google. An extra set of hands – Your postpartum doula will take care of baby so you can nap or shower. Postpartum doulas will also tackle the dishes, laundry and light meal preparation so that you can focus on resting, healing and snuggling your new baby. Decreased risk of postpartum depression & anxiety – research has shown that new mothers who feel supported tend to report less problems with postpartum mental health. #worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS

It's true that expecting parents can be intimidated by the idea of what private support may cost. BUT... @BeHerVillage is making it possible to make my motto become a reality... EVERY PARENT DESERVES A DOULA! See their message below and in these brilliant photos: Happy World Doula Week! We know doulas are worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY. We also know that it can be hard for expectant parents to afford them. With the BeHerVillage registry, we've created a place for doulas (and all birthworkers) to be paid their worth, all while making it easier than ever to afford them. Like any other registry or baby-celebration gift platform, new moms can request the gifts they want and their loved ones have a space to contribute to those gifts. Except now it's a doula instead of a stroller 😉 Moms-to-be: create your registry at BeHerVillage.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

#worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

I'm speechless... this gift arrived tonight from a mom I supported through an agency on only 4 occasions over a year ago! However, they were a special family who conceived through surrogacy and had so many questions that I vowed to keep in touch... so I checked in on them via text now and then and sent a first birthday day card this past January. What this says about me is yes, not only am I great at postpartum support, but more importantly, I am making a difference in the lives of newborn parents, and this heals my very soul. Even further, I am healing my own postpartum trauma and honoring the work of my own postpartum doula. THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT THANK YOU GODDESS 🙏 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

If you're on the fence about hiring a postpartum doula, I'm happy to answer any questions coming up for you. Mamas with a March EDD: Let's connect! I would love an opportunity to support you! jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #2024moms #2024dads

If we don't know each other, I am a postpartum doula who loves to support parents of newborns during the first 12 weeks they spend at home with their baby. So, what does that support look like? *emotional and physical recovery for the mother *newborn feeding - breast or bottle *caring for the newborn and older siblings *cooking family meals *family laundry and dishes *maintaining clean bottles and breast pump parts If you or someone you know are expecting a baby this year, don't you think they deserve this kind of support? Contact me at jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com and I am happy to answer any questions! Learn more about me here Www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #2024babies #2024moms #2024dads

When you have a newborn, the last thing you want to do is... 1) THINK of what to make for dinner 2) COOK the meal you pick to make As a postpartum doula, my clients' #1 request of all the services I provide is to make them a meal that they can simply enjoy without any effort made by the mom, dad, partner, etc... This is just one of the ways I make it possible for my clients to feel calm, comforted, and cared for during the long 12 weeks of postpartum. Comment YUM if you or someone you know is expecting a baby in 2024. 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

Oh my goodness, did this just warm my heart so much. This mom of two who is a cardiac nurse truly appreciates being cared for at a time when she needs it most. Nothing makes me happier to know that the love and support I bestow upon my clients is valued, and it immensely motivates me to start each day with a passion and purpose. I LOVE BEING A POSTPARTUM DOULA! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

Introducing... my plans to level up in 2024. I will be sharing more information as it becomes available, but for now, please follow me here to learn more. 🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍

It's been an incredible year of JEN 3.0, supporting parents of newborns while developing Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC. This is the perfect place to celebrate it all. I will be a doula to myself and absorb all the love that I freely give to my clients right back into my own heart and soul. If you know someone expecting a baby this year don't you think they deserve this kind of TLC? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! I will be expanding the list of postpartum doula services I offer in 2024. More information to follow, but in the meantime, I am now available for overnight support on weekends! I know my fellow local postpartum doulas will appreciate this because their clients often want overnight support 7 days a week. Photos 1 and 2: I love wearing T-shirts that allow me to express my childhood favorite things like my Fisher Price Little People. Photos 3 and 4: My view during a recent overnight shift. What can be cuter than the tiny feet of a newborn?

We are all members of the fabulous #hudsonvalleybirthnetwork and we love to support our pre and post natal clients! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

One of the best parts of my day as a postpartum doula is cooking food for my clients that yield feelings of comfort and healing. Even better, is when my clients request a particular recipe that blows my mind... Today, my client asked me to make her family this incredible and unusual chicken soup. As the recipe introduction states: "It’s savory but also bright. Warm and cozy, but refreshing. Super extra healthy, but comfort food. Plus, it’s golden and beautiful-looking." This is not your usual celery, carrot, and onion base, "Jewish penicillin" style chicken soup... It's so good, I can't wait to make it for my own family this weekend! If you want the recipe, comment YUM, and I will send you a DM with the link. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies #newmoms #newdads

I am so excited 😄 about this upcoming trip🧳!!! I feel like a kid 🤸‍♀️ looking forward to going to sleep away camp⛺️! I will be sharing a room with another DOULA SISTER 👭 The retreat is part biz strategy, part relaxation 🌊, part networking, part gathering with amazing doulas from all over the world 🌎 Best of all, I finally get to hug🫂 my doula mentor and one of the organizers, @thedouladarcy, after only working with her virtually 💻 since August 2022!!! Bring on the ☀️ sunshine, fish tacos 🌮, beach yoga 🧘‍♀️, and margaritas 🍹 while I watch the palm trees 🌴 sway in the breeze! Sounds like heaven ⛅️ to me! Do any doulas want to join me? send a DM to @thedouladarcy or email thedouladarcy@gmail.com

WE BOTH MADE ALL GONE... and before we knew it, it was time for a refill 😃 As a postpartum doula, I try to guide my 👶 baby clients to take in as much of their caloric needs 🍼 during the daytime ☀️ hours as possible with the outcome being that they will wake fewer times during the night 🌃 so my parent 👫 clients get the most rest possible 😴. I have truly loved all of the families that I supported this past year, and I am looking forward to booking my 2024 clients over the next few weeks. Openings for January and February are already closing, so if you are thinking about postpartum support or know someone who is, let's connect over a FREE Zoom 💻 or phone 📱 call before 2023 comes to an end! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024births #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

THIS WEEK I'M FULLY APPRECIATING MY AMAZING DAD CLIENTS They are supporting their wives so beautifully It's truly a blessing to witness on a daily basis #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024dads #2024babies #2024moms

Here's what I'm thankful 🙏 for: It's the day after Thanksgiving, and I'm at work while the majority of the Western world has the day off... When you love ❤️ what you do, it's not called work, you call it a blessing 🙌 To my former clients who have connected with me on IG and/or FB, I want you to know how much I appreciated our time together as much as you might have appreciated my support of your family. I get up early every morning 🌄 and greet each day with enthusiasm and contentment... What more can a girl ask for? Well... I'm ready to start booking more clients for 2024, so if you know of anyone expecting a baby, send them my way. I truly believe that... EVERY PARENT DESERVES A DOULA 👭 My contact information can be found in the comments xo #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #newdads #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Those first weeks at home 🏡 with your newborn take a lot of adjustment... allow me to take the adulting off your shoulders like deciding on what to have for lunch 🥪 or dinner 🍽 that day! Share this post with anyone you know expecting a 👶 baby this Winter ❄️ . Openings begin in January... Jennifer Tawil Westchester Doula Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #newdads #2024baby

How do you know a #postpartumdoula when you see one in an airport? 🛫 She's the only one wearing a mask 😷 because she won't take a chance to infect her clients and their babies 👶 when she returns home. 🏡 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms

I ❤️ NEW YAWK! 🗽🍎🗽🍎 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Monday that creates a statewide doula directory aimed at helping new mothers and their newborn children. The new law aims to reduce barriers in finding doulas, who provide physical, emotional and informational support before, during, and after childbirth. The state Department of Health will establish and maintain the directory on its website. Doula services will also be covered for all Medicaid enrollees starting on Jan. 1 “Our maternal and infant mortality rates are a disgrace,” Hochul said. “Expanding access to doula services is an effective, evidence-based strategy to support expectant parents and allow their babies to grow and thrive. As the first mom and grandma to serve as Governor of New York, I’m committed to doing everything in my power to tackle the disturbing rise in infant mortality.” LINK: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2023/11/06/hochul-signs-bill-that-establishes-new-york-doula-directory?oref=csny_firstreadtonight_nl #FOREVERANEWYORKER #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

As heard on Instagram by @newparentsacademy 5 takeaways expecting parents need to know before coming home from the hospital with your baby... #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

It only took over a year for us to find ourselves in the same place at the same time! I am looking forward to hearing her talk on redefining motherhood! @westchesterblogger ❤️❤️❤️

COME ON DOWN! So many amazing vendors with all sorts of support available for moms and kids of all ages!!!! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Comment MOM if you know someone expecting a baby in 2024. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Come on down to the @mikeriskomusic school 144 Croton Avenue in Ossining

Saturday, October 28th 12:00-3:00 PM Get ready for a fantastic time at the annual Trick or Treat to the Beat event at Mike Risko Music! Join me on October 28th for a magical celebration: Trick or Treating: Bring the kids in costume for treats at all the booooths! Live Music: Enjoy performances by the Mike Risko Band and The Jacobs and Risko Music Students. Dance Performances: Delight in captivating performances from Logrea Dance. Musical Petting Zoo and Drum Circle: Explore the world of music up close! Give Back: Support Kids for Paws (Ossining School District) collecting essentials for the SPCA. Mike Risko Music will collect new hats and gloves for OPrime. Special Guests: The Old Mill Singers will treat us to a few tunes. Costume Contest: Dress up for a chance to win prizes! This event is free to attend. See you there for a magically good time!

Happy or sad, if you're a mom, I'm your doula! COMMENT 2024 and let's set up a time for you to learn how I can take all the "adulting" to-dos off your shoulders so you and your partner have time to rest and bond with your new baby during its first 12 weeks at home. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Just this one sentence lets me know that my impact on parents of newborns is making a huge difference in their postpartum experience. It's also healing for me as well. Until my own postpartum doula rescued me (yes I use the word rescue!) I was having a miserable time during the first 6 weeks postpartum with my first born and my doula turned it all around 180 degrees! Do you know someone expecting a baby in 2024 who would appreciate postpartum support as my client does? COMMENT 2024 below, and I will contact you via private message. Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com I help busy moms and dads get the support they need and deeply desire during the postpartum period so they can experience true connection with their new baby. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

What a beautiful expression of support. Link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westchester-mama-child-wellness-expo-due-new-and-you-tickets-681863119947?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR24EFjvA02pkP2cGyzOmD7R0MWfHPhhu4T9kHOu6K1v2gEIDpAOsMFGMRs

If you or someone you know has an abundance of frozen breast milk, please consider a donation. #breastmilk #breastmilkdonation #breastmilkstorage #breastmilksupply #breastmilkdonor

I help busy moms and dads get the support they need and deeply desire during the postpartum period so they can experience true connection with their new baby. Let's connect: Jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

I am overcome with emotion as I type this text.... it's been one year today since I began supporting families 👪 through their postpartum 👶 experience, and it has been an incredible 365 📆 days! If you have learned 🧠 something new by following me here on Instagram or Facebook, please share ✏️ it in the comments. It would mean the 🌎 world to me.... stay tuned for how I plan to level up 📈 in year TWO of Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC!!! Thank you for your connection and support. ❤️🙏❤️ #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Connect with me at jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com and we can create a beautiful gift 🎁 for the expecting parents together! And if YOU are the one expecting 🤰, head on over to @behervillage to create a registry for all the providers you desire... including ME! GET SUPPORT, NOT STUFF! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #babyregistry #babyshower

Are you or someone you know expecting a baby 👶 this Winter ❄️? I will be happy to answer any #postpartum question❓️ or concern 🤔. Visit the contact 🖱 page of my website to send me an email📨 www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com I will respond ✍️ within 24 hours 🕛 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

See @news12wc for more information https://westchester.news12.com/newborns-in-ny-to-be-screened-for-congenital-cytomegalovirus-starting-today #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newborns #newborntesting #news12westchester #hearingtests #newyorkstate

Halloween is a wonderful time to enjoy all that is being offered in Westchester County I am always quoting my own #postpartumdoula, who said to me 21 years ago, "You gotta get out of the house!" So I strongly advise each of my clients to do the same. It's so important for their mental health, and it gives them a chance to meet other moms, which take it from me, is key 🔑 to surviving the first year of motherhood! In addition to the events listed here, please consider going to the Mike Risko Music School for their annual Trick or Treat to the Beat event on Saturday, October 28th, from 12 to 3 pm. I will be there with some free giveaways, for pregnant and postpartum moms and dads, SO COME OUT AND MEET ME! Each vendor will have lots of candy 🍬 😋 for the kids for some "pre-trick-or-treating". Hope to see you there!

The Heartbreak 💔 and Joy 😊of a #postpartumdoula ... This month, I said 👋 goodbye to three clients and their wonderful families. There is a sadness ☹️ that comes with this job, and fleeting as it may be, the last days 📅 of a contract are always a little hard for me to say goodbye. It doesn't matter how many weeks their contract covered, especially since most families wind up extending them anyway... Today was the last day of a 4-week contract, and there were no goodbyes to be had because my client called me early this morning to say she had Covid 😢. No hug goodbye to the adorable toddler 🙋‍♀️ who I read books to every morning before school, none for the ever growing 9 week old 👶 baby and none for the 🤱mom who I loved chitchatting with in the kitchen while I cooked 👩‍🍳 the family nutritious 🥗 meals... The lack of closure left me with a hole in my gut and a wish that this horrible virus 🦠 was a thing of the past, but I digress.... Now the joy 😊 part... With the extra time on my hands this morning, I visited my 📬 mailbox and lo and behold... I found an invitation 💌 to a 1st birthday party 🥳for one of my clients from last year!!! This bit of happiness in an envelope turned this doula's frown ☹️ upside-down 🙃 Next month will bring two new families onto my schedule and I can't wait to learn what kinds of connections it will bring... One thing I let all of my clients know is that once I'm their doula, always their doula. I love to keep in touch with them and learn how each member of the family is doing, especially the mom 🤱who is the reason I do this work in the first place. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

RECALL ALERT ⚠️ Go @news12wc to learn more: https://westchester.news12.com/260000-childrens-books-recalled-due-to-choking-hazard

I'm a vendor! Join me at the Mommy Care Fair! Im co-hosting a community event to help expecting and new parents learn more about various pre- and post-natal resources out there - all while supporting other local businesses. We'll be raffling off some great prizes and have kids crafts to keep the little ones busy, so don't miss this opportunity to get your questions answered! Worried about the weather? Don't be - the Mommy Care Fair is an indoors event. This event is free and open to the public, so come check it out! LOCATION: ⭐ Bella Bambinos Boutique & Imaging - 3D Ultrasound and Boutique ⭐ the state-of-the-art Ultrasound Suite equipped with industry-leading technology: a top-of-the-line ultrasound machine, an 11-foot-wide-projector screen, an adjustable bed for Mommy’s comfort, and additional seating for loved ones to share the experience. Lean on Me Westchester Doula - Post-Partum Doula Raffle Item: (1) hour virtual postpartum support

Tonight begins the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanna~🍎🍯which happens to coincide with the New Moon in Virgo~♍️ This time of year is all about new beginnings~✨ One of the traditions of this holiday is to dip an apple in honey to ensure a sweet year ahead~🍎🍯 The apple's roundness signifies the cycle of the year and the continuity of life, while honey represents wishes for positive experiences and happiness. Whether or not you celebrate, I wish you all a sweet and wonderful beginning to Fall~🍁🍂 Sending so much love, ♍️💖🍎🍯

Come meet your child's favorite authors and stop by my table while you're at it! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #chappaquabookfestival #chappaquamoms #chappaquany

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A #POSTPARTUMDOULA... 6:15 am - wake up 7:00 am - coffee 7:10 am - leave home 7:30 - 11:30 am - first client session Read books while toddler eats breakfast Begin to cook client family dinner while baby naps Change baby's diaper upon wake up Entertain hungry baby until mom returns from dropping toddler at daycare Continue cooking dinner Chat with client about the struggles of being a working mom Fold laundry Clean cookware used to make dinner 11:45 am - return home 12:00 pm - design banner for marketing events 1:15 pm - eat lunch 1:30 pm - leave home 2:00 - 6:00 pm - second client session Chat with mom of 3 who is struggling with sleep deprivation Start 3 loads of laundry Put baby down for a nap Head to grocery store for cabbage to alleviate client possible mastitis Cook client family dinner Switch loads of laundry Feed baby a bottle while mom drops 8 year old at sport practice Hold sleeping baby upright to alleviate possible reflux symptoms while playing Jenga with client 5 year old Clean cookware used to make dinner 6:35 pm - arrive home 6:40 pm - leave home to drive daughter to ACT prep class 7:20 pm - pick up dinner 7:45 pm - arrive home 7:50 pm - cook 3 lbs of turkey taco meat 8:45 pm - leave home to pick up daughter from ACT prep class 9:45 pm - arrive home 10:30 pm - bedtime LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF MY DAY! TOTAL STEPS: 8,530 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms

DID YOU KNOW? It just so happens, this was discussed at my pop-up event yesterday I held with @liza_rockabyebabysleep at @matterscoffeeco (thank you for hosting us!) This information took me by surprise, and then here comes @cbssundaymorning (my favorite show) with the confirmation. #themoreyouknow #iykyk #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westchester-mama-child-wellness-expo-due-new-and-you-tickets-681863119947?aff=oddtdtcreator

It touched my heart and soul today when I sang this song of my own childhood to my 6 week old client who was calmed by it. ❤️🙏❤️ I also sang: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star The Wheels on the Bus You Are My Sunshine Open, Shut Them PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST! WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD SONGS?

THIS IS WHAT A HAPPY #postpartumdoula LOOKS LIKE! do you know someone expecting a baby in December or 2024? I will sprinkle my good juju all over them! Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #nofilter #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

NEW CLIENT, NEW METHOD TO SUPPORT THEIR NUTRITION! I started supporting a new client today who asked me to make a stack of whole wheat waffles for her family as a daily grab and go breakfast. When I saw she had a #dash waffle maker, I was so excited for a few reasons... FIRST, I have been wanting to try making waffles 🧇 with one ever since the #minidash has taken the world 🌎 by storm. SECOND, I happen to know the CEO and brain 🧠 behind the @bydash brand from sleep away camp 🏕 and I am just so proud to witness all of his success! Cheers to you @snapdashnyc ! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

This is the first Labor Day I have worked in decades, but if owning my own #postpartumdoula business means I get to read one of my favorite books to my clients, I'LL TAKE IT! Visit www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Please join me and Liza Kaplan Montanino of @liza_rockabyebabysleep next Saturday at @matterscoffeeco in Croton on Hudson from 10 AM to 12 PM for a pop up event. Come with your questions and enter our raffle to win a FREE consultation from either of us plus some giveaways!

Here is the link to the full article: https://westchester.news12.com/more-than-85000-highchairs-are-under-recall-after-two-dozen-reports-of-falls It will be clickable in my stories. (Thanks for the heads up @getsocialwithgarin ) #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

I WILL BE BACK AT IT ON LABOR DAY! YOU READ THAT RIGHT, I WILL BE WORKING ON A NATIONAL HOLIDAY BECAUSE: A) I LOVE MY JOB B) MY CLIENTS NEEDS TAKE PRECEDENCE C) I WILL BE RECHARGED AFTER A WEEK OF WELL DESERVED REST #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Postpartum can be such a difficult time for new parents to get adequate sleep. If it's not their newborn keeping them awake, it could simply be a case of insomnia. Here's some advice from an expert, @sleepdocshelby #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

CELEBRATING FRI-YAY in my favorite summer way! Beautiful sunset, cool tunes, and sharing some laughs with friends. After a wonderful week supporting four families at all different stages of transition: 1) First-time parents of a 5.5 month old 2) second time parents with a large gap between kids, 1 month and 12 years 3) second time parents of a 6 week old and a 3 year old 4) third time parents of a 2 week old, 5 year old and 8 year old. All special people who it is my blessing to be a part of their lives! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Here's one reason why moms to be in Westchester County may want to choose to give birth at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. https://westchester.news12.com/hospital-food-transformed-gourmet-and-organic-at-local-medical-facility #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

I'm so excited to announce my first time as a guest on The Whole Doula Podcast with @marygiordano.com.au 🙂 It's not coming out until December, but it was a great discussion about my unique journey that led to birth work, how my previous jobs as an investigator, and district office manager for a NYS Assemblywoman specifically prepared me to support the wonderful families I work with now, the services I offer and what my hopes are for the future of Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC ❤️ I will share the link as soon as it becomes available. Thank you so much for this opportunity, Mary! 🙏 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

NEW CLIENT VISIT TODAY! I had these shirts made, so when I meet a new mom and dad, they already feel a sense of ease before I even step my foot in the door. CAN YOU SEE MY INVISIBLE CAPE? 🦸‍♀️ #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

A day in the life of a barely 5 foot tall #postpartumdoula ! The barrels of new washers nowadays are seriously cavernous! I could hardly reach the clothes at the bottom but never fear, I always know how to improvise, hence the toddler sized step stool 😆😆😆 Do you know someone expecting a baby this Winter who could use my ingenuity and tenacity? Send them my way here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Starting my week off caring for a beautiful 1 week old baby boy while mama and dad get some much needed sleep. HOWS YOUR MONDAY GOING? Do you know someone expecting a baby this ❄️Winter ❄️ who could use this kind of love and support? Send them my way at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Thank you, @badgalriri and @savagexfenty, for setting a beautiful example of a breastfeeding mama. It would be wonderful if more celebrities would help to normalize breastfeeding in this way. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

I am excited to announce that I will be tabling a pop-up event along with @liza_rockabyebabysleep to share our knowledge of all things postpartum and sleep! Come with your questions and share a cup of coffee with us! 🤱❤️👶❤️😴❤️☕️❤️

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BIG NEWS in the world of postpartum! Everyone in my network of birth workers is sharing and talking about this new breakthrough. What interests me the most about this announcement is that it confirms that doctors and scientists have recognized the importance of researching the need to treat postpartum depression. Here's the link to the article. However, if you don't subscribe to the NYT, you will need to sign up to read it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/health/postpartum-depression-pill-fda.html #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

I admit, I tend to brag about how much my support benefits my clients, but now you can hear it straight from a mother's mouth! Here's her testimonial on Doula Match: https://doulamatch.net/profile/35301 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Yesterday was the first time I had to tell a prospective client that I could not support her during the dates she needed (because my schedule was full 💥💥💥) However, as a postpartum doula, who cares deeply that women receive the support they need, I told her that I would help her to find another doula in my network. 😊 I reached out to another doula who works daytime hours and lo and behold, she has the time available ❤️ I was so relieved, and I feel so much better knowing I still was able to support this prospective client in this way.🙏 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE EXPECTING A BABY IN 2024 WHO NEEDS THIS LEVEL OF SUPPORT? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

This statement is 100% true! I met my best friend 21 years ago at the 92nd St Y in NYC The biggest blessing of my life! "Making “mom friends” and having support during the first amazing, exhausting and sometimes isolating year of your baby’s life can make all the difference as you become a first (or second or third…) time parent!" If you or someone you know is expecting or has a baby, send them here: https://www.nurspace.com/nur-calendar/czkt4fjyfs89fam-a9azj-p5xle-5s3nw-j5ggt-b2gkm

I am happy to announce that I am now a listed provider on the Hudson Valley Birth Network Website. Visit the link and scroll down to find my listing: https://www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.com/postpartum-doulas MY PROFILE READS AS FOLLOWS: Pregnancy is a beautiful time, and while most soon-to-be parents have a birth plan, they are rarely able to imagine what life will be like with their new baby at home, whether it’s their first pregnancy or their tenth. As a certified postpartum doula, I provide the non-judgmental and compassionate support that parents of newborns deserve, making sure the whole family is empowered. My typical clients are busy parents of newborns who want to be supported in the non-judgmental way they deeply desire but rarely receive. Ideally, it's best to plan for your postpartum time before a baby is born, so that new moms and dads can experience the relief of knowing I will show up on day one with that extra set of hands and compassionate support they need and deserve. My ideal client is someone who can let go of perfectionism and allow me to support them in a way that feels relaxed and comfortable. I am happy to support you on your first or your fifth journey into parenthood. I have been the anxious, insecure mother (first time) as well as the calm and confident mother (second time), so I know what you are going through emotionally and physically. Doulas are the people who hold your hand through all the unknowns, stresses, and joys of childbearing and childrearing. Our job is to help walk with you from pregnancy through postpartum as you become a parent. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BEING A DOULA! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Hey fellow doulas... this is your reminder that it is not selfish to devote some self care time to ourselves! We need this in order to provide the selfless and compassionate support we give so freely to our client families. Here, I am enjoying my weekly walk with a close friend along the Hudson River. With the sun on my face and wind in my hair, I can truly release all the tension and stress of the week. Doulas give so much love to our client families, we need to give it to ourselves equally. Learn more about me and my other philosophies at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Reminder for all the moms that ever had a doubt that their best wasn't good enough at any point in motherhood, including while pregnant. I'm here to tell you, you're fabulous in everything you do. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

A postpartum doula can provide the support new moms (and dads!) need and deserve www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Today, I am supporting very special clients who became parents through surrogacy. As we all know, to have a baby is a true gift, and I am honored to be able to help these clients navigate their way through parenthood. When I look upon their baby I know how much he is truly loved and adored. #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #postpartum #doulasofinstagram

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Wishing everyone a safe and sound day filled with special time spent with family and friends. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #4thofjuly #july4th #7/4/23 #postpartum #postpartumdoula #westchestermoms #westchestercounty ##Westchester #postpartumsupport #fourthtrimester #doulaservices #doulalove #doulalife #doula #compassioninaction #leanonme #doulasoftiktok #doulasupport #compassion

The true test of a loving doula... make enough food to last your clients through a long weekend! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend! Here's to a happy 4th of July, happy summer and most of all happy #postpartumdoula clients! Are you or someone you know expecting a baby this Fall or Winter who would love this kind of pampering and loving comfort? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #postpartum

My calendar is slowing filling up, and I would love an opportunity to support as many parents of newborns as I can. As of now, I'm fully booked through Labor Day! Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #compassioninaction #LeanOnMe #postpartum #doulasupport #doulasofinstagram #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms

My first work trip as a #postpartumdoula I am supporting my client this weekend so that she can attend her sister's wedding in a way that allows her to participate in the ceremony and enjoy the festivities without worrying if her 1 month old will need tending to. This is how parents of newborns feel relieved when they know I have their back no matter what. Do you know someone who needs this kind of comfort and confidence? Send them my way! www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork

https://westchester.news12.com/over-7-million-baby-shark-water-toys-recalled-for-serious-risks

Let me give you the support parents of newborns need and deserve. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #doulasofinstagram #doulawisdom

Happy Father's Day 💙 A quick reminder to all the dads that a #postpartumdoula is there to support you just as much as a mom. 💙 #fathersday #fathersdayweekend #fathersday2023

How does a #postpartumdoula work from home when their client is sick? You cook them a nutritious meal and deliver it to their front porch! On the menu: Roast Chicken with 2 Lemons a la Marchella Hazan Roasted white and sweet potatoes Bonus veggies Pierogies with sauteed Cabbage and onions I simply went "shopping" in my client's refrigerator yesterday, grabbed the ingredients and ouila! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #doulasinthekitchen #postpartum #doula #doulasofinstagram

A day in the life of Jennifer Tawil Westchester Doula ... 6:00 am wake up 7:00 am work out with trainer and a friend 8:30 am eye doctor appointment 10:30 am arrive at client home 11:00 am drive to local Stop and Shop for dinner recipe items 12:00 pm make chicken salad from left over chicken originally from fajita dinner recipe made last week 12:30 pm make chicken salad sandwiches for mom and dad clients 12:45 pm care for baby while mom enjoys her lunch 1:00 pm start working on dinner recipe 1:30 pm boil eggs for egg salad and create it 2:00 pm while meatballs bake, make overnight oats and chia seed pudding recipe for client breakfasts 2:30 pm wash all items used with breast pump 4:00 pm care for baby while client mom naps 4:30 pm late lunch break 5:40 pm wash and dry all items used to cook dinner recipe (10:30 am to 5:30 pm frequently check on mom client making sure she has enough water to drink and enough to eat) 5:45 pm leave for home 6:30 pm pick up young adult son for summer volunteer interview 7:20 pm eat dinner in the car on the way to a meeting in 10 minutes 7:30 pm attend town board meeting 9:45 pm arrive home and deal with recycling and kitchen clean up 10:00 pm bedtime #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #compassion #postpartum #doulasofinstagram

One aspect of being a postpartum doula is interacting with the pets of my clients. Today, I literally Laughed Out Loud when one of my client's dogs came running into the kitchen with this toy in her mouth. I also very much appreciate a client with such a sense of humor. In case you don't know why this is so funny, I have included some background info on what gefilte fish is. For another chuckle, check out this blooper from Rush Hour 2 when Chris Tucker is unable to pronounce "gefilte" fish: https://youtube.com/shorts/7w84ajhWTMQ?feature=share #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #postpartum

https://www.modernmommydoc.com/how-moms-can-get-better-sleep-without-medication-with-dr-shelby-harris?fbclid=PAAabumUgxqX2YpBgf9C546m4R4XzuW-O3PMgw2bFl65xXmhR8R_vArMi-HcY Follow @sleepdocshelby for all things sleep! She's an incredible resource!

Today was special. It was the first day supporting brand new parents. I held, fed, and cared for their 4 day-old baby. It has been an exhausting and emotional 4 days, and my client mama needed support, which I was happy to oblige with some hugs and reassurance. Today was everything I hoped working as a postpartum doula would be. #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #postpartum

PARENTS OF NEWBORNS DO NOT HAVE TIME TO DO DISHES, plain and simple. This includes washing and sterilizing bottles, breast pump accessory pieces, and even pacifiers. It's the last thing they need to be concerned about. That's why, as a postpartum doula, it pleases me to take this chore off of their to-do list, which is already full of caring for their baby. EVERYONE LOVES A CLEAN SINK! #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #compassion #cleansink #leanonme

As a postpartum doula, attention to detail is very important when it comes to taking care of a newborn baby... However, I also pay close attention to the mother's needs as well... My client requested that I substitute chocolate chips for walnuts in a pumpkin muffin recipe so that she can snack on them like it's something to support her well-being and energy rather than a treat. I could have easily just thrown in a half cup of walnuts, mixed it in and called it a day... But it's my attention to detail that reminded me to break up each walnut so that my client would find a piece in every bite. This is the level of service I offer as a postpartum doula. Are you or someone you know expecting a baby 👶 this Fall 🍁 or Winter ❄️? Contact me for a free consultation: jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com Learn more about me here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #postpartum

HAPPY MONDAY 😊 DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? MY FAVORITE 3 WEEK OLD IS ASLEEP ON ME! Some people think babies shouldn't be held so much. That is old and outdated information. You CANNOT spoil a newborn baby! 👶 Do you know someone expecting a baby this Fall 🍁or Winter ❄️ who could use this type of hands 🫶 on care? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #newborncare

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As a postpartum doula I give so much of myself to my clients... physically, emotionally and spiritually. Therefore, I have set an intention to take every opportunity to replenish myself any chance I get to keep any feelings of burnout far away... Tonight was absolutely wonderful and thoroughly needed. It is not lost on me that the intention card I picked was I AM STRONG I BRAG IT'S TRUE in more ways than one.

My adventures in the kitchen continue... upon request, I made my vegetarian client homemade paneer cheese to be added to some saag later. TBH, I had my doubts on this one, but it was a lot easier than I initially imagined. I truly love this part of my job. Meal prep is a huge help to a newborn family, and it makes me feel so good to support them in this way. Lucky for them, they have a doula who loves a challenge and is never daunted by trying something new! Here's the recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-make-paneer TRY IT! #postpartumdoula #Westchester #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen

Mother's Day Advice from the New York Times that spoke to me: ❤️ Throughout motherhood, you're allowed to be overwhelmed and overjoyed. ❤️ You can wish for the days to pass quickly and also not want to miss one second with your children. ❤️ You can miss your life before motherhood and, at the same time, love your life as a mother. ❤️ The truth about motherhood is it's not an either/or situation. It can be both. ❤️ You can feel it all. ❤️ Feeling it all doesn't make you a bad mom. ❤️ It makes you human. #motherhood #mothersday #mothersday2023 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #doulasoftiktok

Mother's Day is 1 week away... Are you or someone you know expecting a baby this year? Flip the switch this Mother's Day with postpartum support new moms need and deserve. The "stuff" on baby registries is not what helps a new mom get through the "4th trimester" when they are exhausted and overwhelmed caring for their baby. New moms need someone who takes care of them while taking on the burden of household chores, caring for any other children and giving them much needed rest. Relieves DADS too so they can bond with their baby. @BeHerVillage allows expecting parents to register for SUPPORT rather than just STUFF. DM me with any questions or contact me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #postpartum #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #Rockland #Putnam #Fairfield #doula

Patience is truly a virtue. I happen to have tons of it... I think that's what makes me a great postpartum doula Abundant Patience allows me to: *Take care of a sink full of dishes *Care for baby and siblings while mom gets some rest *Wash and fold the laundry *Meal prep and cook dinner Do you know someone expecting a baby this Fall who would love a patient doula like me? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

HAPPY #EARTHDAY ! What if we shifted the amount of money spent on baby gifts and instead spent it on gifts of support for new moms? The postpartum experience for women in the US would likely be drastically different! Start and 🌎 Earth-friendly baby registry on @behervillage You can find me and the postpartum services I provide, none of which will end up in a landfill. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

Thank you for the reminder @baby_to_go This is the #1 prescription I give each of my clients, aka parents of newborns. 👶 If the weather isn't cooperating, then just take 5 minutes. 🕐 Something so simple yet so powerful. 💪 #naturalhealing #getoutside #postpartumdoula #postpartum #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #Westchester #doula #LeanOnMe #compassion #compassioninaction #Rockland #Putnam #Fairfield

If you have Hulu please watch this documentary and then if you live in New York, contact your state legislators in the Assembly and Senate to let them know you support Bills S310 aka A4819 @aftershockdoc @birthingplacebx

This kind of feedback I receive from my #postpartumdoula clients warms my ❤️ I truly love the ability to support a new mom with my #compassioninaction method that allows her to feel calm and comforted. Expecting a baby this Fall 🍁 or know someone who is? I would love an opportunity to support them! Contact me at jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #Westchester #leanonme #doula #Rockland #Putnam #newmom