Our Basic Packages

Cheryl Abrams is uniquely well-rounded as a Certified Postpartum Doula. Her doula training and credentials are from several organizations (DONA , CAPPA , Parenting Resource.org, Austin Baby Guru and Mother Me ) She is a Certified Newborn Care Specialist trained by (Newborn Care Training Academy and Multiple Blessings Newborn Academy). She is a trained Texas Breastfeeding Educator, Community Childbirth Educator, Sleep Trainer and has provided care for many parents of multiples (twins, triplets & quadruplets) She gives a well rounded heart centered service for her newborn clients following the guidelines of the American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP). Because of this wealth of knowledge is the reason why she is stays so busy helping other families in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and other parts of the country.

What Is Your Biggest Challenge About Being A New Parent?

. Getting Enough Sleep

. Caring For A New Baby

. Finding Time For Myself

. Balancing Home, Work & Baby

. Breastfeeding Challenges

. Being A Good Parent

Night Nanny/ Newborn Care Specialist + per evening: Price will vary depending on the amount of babies

A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) is an individual highly trained and skilled in infant care. They have expertise in all aspects of understanding and caring for newborns while providing day or overnight support and guidance to the parents when baby comes home. Three to Four months after you deliver, you my experience extreme exhaustion, even your spouse my not be able to sleep because baby may wake up all ours of the night. I have a special offer for clients who book Twelve Weeks or more with me, I will personally insure your baby sleeps through the night by the time our agreement is over. I will implement my sleep conditioning methods during that period and teach parents how to best sooth their babies. If the conditions are right I normally can get a baby sleeping through the night at 9-10 weeks. Clients will also receive complementary sleep plans up to six months. Duties may include:

• Feeding the baby/babies

• preemie baby care experience

• Bathing baby/babies

• Sterilizing, cleaning and preparing bottles

• Initiating a schedule for sleeping, meals, nap and play-time

• Laundering baby/babies clothing and linens

•  Keeping the nursery tidy

• Changing linens

• Sleep conditioning

• Maintaining all supplies

• Restocking baby/babies care items

• Emptying diaper containers

• Keeping the baby/babies playrooms and bathroom tidy

• Keeping age appropriate toys safe and in good working order

• Keeping a daily journal of baby/babies schedules and moods

• Running baby/babies related errands as directed

• Transporting baby/babies to activities and appointments

• Singing, reading, and stimulating activities for the baby/babies

• When baby gets older gentle sleep conditioning

• Nanny recommendations

Postpartum or Antepartum Package

A postpartum doula is someone who supports the postnatal mother after the birth the baby in the client’s home. They are strategic in looking out for and addressing any symptoms of postpartum depression should it ever occur and will contact postpartum support specialists in the area such as well as other health care professionals to get the mother and family help ASAP. Also, if your Doctor placed you on bed rest before you deliver, a postpartum doula is an essential person to help the pregnant mother with antepartum care. We highly recommend hiring someone to help you and your family at least for least the first 3 weeks. Studies show the benefits of a doula for the whole family. Here are few examples what you can expect:

• Errands

• Delivering business correspondence

• looking after the physical needs of the mother making sure

  she is not hemorrhaging and able to take of her baby.

• Dry cleaning (pick up and drop off as well as manage items)

• Grocery shopping (keep inventory of items and make list each week)

• Mail and ship items

• Educate Family Members about how to properly take care of infant

• Return items to various stores

• Drop off and pick up items at various repair shops

• Light Housekeeping

• Clean and organize food/produce purchased

• Weekly laundry (kitchen towels, rags, dog bed)

• Fold clothes as requested

• Hand wash dishes, run dishwasher

• Maintain clean kitchen area (stove, sink, microwave, refrigerator)

• Prep food for cooking and/or cook/bake a few items weekly as directed

• Assist in meal planning for child and/or family

• Postpartum Doulas have networked and know about most of the health and social resources in the community and can refer out if necessary.

  
  
  
  

Sleep Conditioning and Training Packages

Sleep Training

• Sleep is essential in order to function and  to be our best.  You will now have a new little person who will not care if they are keeping you awake at all hours of the night. Let me set the foundations of healthy sleep for your baby so they stay asleep from the beginning. Transitioning to sleeping in the womb and sleeping outside the womb is tough on baby and family. Cheryl employs gentle sleep conditioning techniques for the whole family. 90 minute consultations are available for $150. If you purchase one of my sleep training plans this money will be put toward the purchase.

Now Offering Sleep Training Boot Camp

Call to see if your baby qualifies

Are you on the fence about our services? Why not do a 7 night trial run to see if we are a fit for you?

This is a no contract service and must be paid in full before the NCS is to start.

• Preemie & Special Needs Newborn Care

• For some parents coming home with a new baby can be difficult, especially if your baby has to spend weeks or months in the NICU and comes home with breathing or feeding tubes and is to be monitored continually. I can offer you the expertise of pediatric care and NICU nurses that I have partnered with to take care of preemie babies and those with special needs.

  
  
  
  

  *Awake Care*

• We understand the concerns and needs of many parents for their newborns. We only offer awake care for newborns upon request and it will be noted an added expense to your contract. Otherwise, when you hire us for Newborn Care in your home, we will rest when your baby rests.

  
  
  
  

Multiples Care

C-Section Service

24 Hour Care

Birth & Postpartum Package:

If you plan to have a baby in the future by a Midwife or OBGYN, this is the ultimate package. It is important to hire me now, I can help you train to reach ten centimeters if you want to have a natural birth. I also educate you about what to expect before, during and after the delivery and to give you a voice at while laboring. I will take care of you and the baby after the birth in your home. You don’t want to miss this following package! It is the best value. Below is what comes with this package:

Training For Birth And Getting To Ten Centimeters

1. An initial interview

2. Prenatal Midwife or OBGYN Visits

3. Childbirth Education class, and Comfort Measures Classes with partner, Newborn Care Training

4. Nursery set up and items to buy

5. A collection of our favorite birth and postpartum resources

6. Counsel and advise on positioning for labor and alternative relief such as counter pressure hot/cold therapy, vocalization, visualization and hydrotherapy

   2. During Your Labor

7. Continuous emotional support  and physical support to include prayer if asked throughout labor, birth and immediate postpartum care

8. 24 hour on call duty starting two weeks before your due date

9. Reliable Backup doula service

10. Attendance at your delivery however long labor lasts

11. Follow-up visits to discuss your birth and assist with any needs you may have

12. Home cooked meal for two served breakfast, lunch or dinner

13. One pedicure included before or after delivery or a beauty treatment by request only.

3. After The Birth

• Breastfeeding assistance

  • Two 4 hour postpartum care visits during the daytime.

  • 200 hours of care to be used day or evening of your choice

• Postpartum phone and email follow-up after doula has left.

• Sleep Coaching Tips

• Follow-up visits to discuss your birth and assist with any needs you may have

• A Free Case of diapers and wipes

  This Birth And Postpartum Care Is My Most Popular Package!

Is There a Payment Difference Between A PPD Or NCS Who Is Certified vs Non Certified?

Individuals who are certified may cost more because, you are getting someone who has taken the time to pay and enroll  for trainings so that they can be and expert in their field. Certifications equal knowledge and expertise.  If they are certified they are vetted by a governing body that they are members of, take bi yearly examinations and pay memberships to be accountable.  If you have any doubts ask to see a copy of the certification and call the organization yourself to see if the NCS has gone through the trainings and  is really certified.