“As a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I offer overnight support to new parents. I understand the challenges and provide a wide range of support for both parents and newborns.”
— Melissa Hernandez, Postpartum Doula
Professional overnight support for new parents
Stephanie Deluzio
Sddeluzio@gmail.com
631-355-xxxx
To future parents:
I am writing to recommend Melissa Hernandez as a Postpartum Doula/Night nurse. Melissa worked for us when I had my second baby in March of 2021. She worked 3 nights a week for about 2 months and I was so sad when her time was up because I wanted to keep her forever!
We did not have a night nurse with our first born and it was such a treat to have one for the second time around. Being able to get that extra sleep while managing a toddler at home was a huge help. I took every single baby related recommendation that Melissa suggested and they were all helpful things that I never knew the first time around.
Melissa has a bright happy energy about her and I always looked forward to seeing her when she would come work for us. I had utmost confidence that she could take great care of my newborn probably even better than I could. I would highly recommend her to any future parents!
Sincerely, Stephanie
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Christina Turrin
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in reference to the doula services provided by Melissa Hernandez. I have so many positive things to say about this woman. First, she was gifted at easing my anxieties about leaving my newborn twins in the care of a professional. She was so comfortable greeting me and my husband and instantly put us at ease, jumping right into holding and feeding. We were automatically assured by the ease and care in which she handled our little bundles.
Over the course of her service to our family she was instrumental in developing lasting sleep habits for our twins. They are great sleepers and I believe this is in thanks to her special expertise. She taught us how to put our babies to sleep, when to intervene, techniques for dealing with reflux, introduced us to double swaddling, and helped us navigate formula options when we ran into challenges. Most importantly, she loved our babies and showed genuine love for our family.
From the start of our relationship with Melissa it was evident she loves what she does and cares a great deal about the babies and families she cares for. To this day I still consider her a friend to our family and still look to her for guidance on different products and routines as our twins grow into new phases. Investing in her service was the best decision I could have made in supporting our family through the uncertainties of bringing home two newborns. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
If you have any questions at all or would like any further information about the services provided by Melissa, I would be happy to talk further and can be reached at 925-914-xxxx.
Yours truly
Christina Turrin
I cannot say enough about Melissa - she taught me how to be a mother. Without family close by it was essential to my husband and I to find someone to support us both as we welcomed our first child. Melissa worked with us 3 nights a week for the first 12 weeks after my daughter arrived. I had an unplanned c-section and was very anxious about the postpartum period but Melissa made me feel so comfortable and comforted.
She helped me with everything from nursing, introduction to bottles, pumping, sleep and wake windows. She didnt impose anything on us but worked with us based on what we were comfortable with at every step. She diagnosed my daughter's acid reflux when everybody else missed it so that we could get her some support and relief immediately. She is well connected and recommended an amazing pediatrician and pediatric chiropractor. One morning I even woke up to see she had organized my entire freezer stash of milk by date. For months after our time ended I would still consult her for her professional opinion and those wise words and sage advice have built the foundation of my confidence as a mother.
She is kind, knowledgeable, punctual, funny, friendly, comforting, validating and above all, trustworthy. If we ever choose to embark on this journey again it would be my privilege to have her support a second time around.
Jessica Bow
May 13, 2024
Melissa is an incredible force! She helped with our newborn, from sleep training to just sleeping.
We felt a tremendous burden lifted off our shoulders with her help and guidance as an expert for the first three months of the newborn. She utilized the Snoo and transitioned the infant to the crib seamlessly, and by the time she left, we had no need to "sleep train" any more.
Very grateful to my mom's neighbor who recommended a night nanny or doula after having our first child. We were very anxious with all the random things that can go wrong with newborns (e.g. gassy, feeding, sleeping, sleep training, etc) so Melissa's calming and reassuring presence and guidance was very appreciated.
Angie Chang
SF CA
Services
Overnight Support
My rates vary depending on number of days and hours you need. I offer fair rates to support all parents
My preferred hours are 10 pm to 6 am with some flexibility to meet your needs
Daytime Support
I offer 2-6 hour slots for daytime assistance . This is a time to share my knowledge of baby care and support the new parent in any way they may need.
Delivering professional assistance and comfort to new parents during an important life transition.
Gear Consultations
Offering phone or in person consultations for helping new parents with the overwhelming baby gear selection. I am up to date on current safety needs , and can help you navigate the world of stuff. I will help you maximize the space you have and recommend the baby gear that works for your family .
I charge a flat rate of 250.00 for this service.
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