D is for Doula
Sometimes it's the small things, like bringing a glass of water to a nursing mother. Sometimes, it's about addressing an immediate need, such as getting a colicky infant to sleep. And it can be about the things you never thought of in advance: entertaining older children so that Mom can take a nap, how to handle a pet that suddenly feels neglected or where to find diapers at 3am.
Whether you have other children or suddenly find yourself at home with a new infant for the first time, a doula can be a wonderful resource for a family.
Founded in 2008 by Certified Lactation Counselor and Postpartum Certified Doula (DONA), Sara Newman, D is for Doula is dedicated to nurturing the entire family.
About Sara
A former employment attorney, Sara left the law after the birth of her first child in order to help other women through the transition to motherhood. An experienced dog trainer and activist in the animal rescue community, Sara leads seminars on introducing established pets to a new baby in the home and helps parents to prevent jealousy between the canine and human babies. She has also used her knowledge of the law to assist women in making the transition back to work or in negotiating a change in working conditions. Sara is a member of DONA (Doulas of North America), NYLCA (New York Lactation Consultant Association). She is fluent in American Sign Language.
Sometimes it's the small things, like bringing a glass of water to a nursing mother. Sometimes, it's about addressing an immediate need, such as getting a colicky infant to sleep. And it can be about the things you never thought of in advance: entertaining older children so that Mom can take a nap, how to handle a pet that suddenly feels neglected or where to find diapers at 3am.
Whether you have other children or suddenly find yourself at home with a new infant for the first time, a doula can be a wonderful resource for a family.
Founded in 2008 by Certified Lactation Counselor and Postpartum Certified Doula (DONA), Sara Newman, D is for Doula is dedicated to nurturing the entire family.
About Sara
A former employment attorney, Sara left the law after the birth of her first child in order to help other women through the transition to motherhood. An experienced dog trainer and activist in the animal rescue community, Sara leads seminars on introducing established pets to a new baby in the home and helps parents to prevent jealousy between the canine and human babies. She has also used her knowledge of the law to assist women in making the transition back to work or in negotiating a change in working conditions. Sara is a member of DONA (Doulas of North America), NYLCA (New York Lactation Consultant Association). She is fluent in American Sign Language.
For more information please contact Sara at Sara@DisforDoula.com or 917-597-1633.
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