Having a baby changes everything, but it doesn't have to overwhelm you! A postpartum doula is a great way to ease your way into parenthood. I hope to provide families with the gentle, compassionate care they deserve.

Services / Skills

Phone and email support; breastfeeding assistance; prenatal breastfeeding classes; prenatal visits; lending library; sibling support; postpartum care; running errands; household organization; grocery shopping; light cleaning and meal preparation; available information and counseling regarding natural family planning methods such as LAM (Lactation Amenorrhea Method) and FAM (Fertility Awareness Method).

Education

Infant/adult CPR and first aid; early childhood teacher certifications; childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care classes; ongoing education in in breastfeeding and fertility awareness.

Experience

Postpartum doula since Spring 2006, DONA member, proTCOYF affiliate; La Leche League member; personal experience with low milk supply and tandem nursing; breastfeeding advocacy; observed several breastfeeding classes; mother of two young sons; birth support facilitator.

Births attended

Self, two; other, one.

Michelle can be reached at 608-242-1711 or m_ellinger@hotmail.com or view babymoonmadison.tripod.com.

-- September 26, 2007