1:26 Born to Be Breastfed Podcast host Marie Biancuzzo introduces Rachelle and her company Maternal Instincts as well as the types of services it offers 2:14 Rachelle explains the newborn care specialist, night nanny and postpartum doula (hint: ALL are certified in their field) 3:16 Postpartum doulas are full family care (think groceries, cooking, pets, laundry and more) [...]
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What is a magical night elf you ask? Well I can shed some light on that! We are night nannies that provide families with new baby’s, support and respite during the night. Your night nanny will come into your home and during the night and do magical things. They quietly whisper nonsense words to your [...]
For new parents, the arrival of their amazing newborn brings a lot of excitement and joy in to their lives. These little bundles of cuteness might look fragile and vulnerable, which they are, but there are some surprising things babies can do, which is much to our delight! Newborns are hardwired so soundly that they [...]
Ever since I was 19 years old, the world of Mama’s and Babies have held a special place in my heart. But it is nights like this that I know without a doubt, I am exactly where I need to be. Mama is snuggled in the bed with her baby at the breast, they just [...]
Nichole was born and raised in Colorado. Nichole attended Cambridge College where she received her associates in Applied Science while also obtaining her massage certifications. Through that, she learned prenatal, infant and toddler massage. She has been watching children for as long as she can remember from ages newborn to 10+. She also babysits on [...]
Our nannies are certified, many as CNAs or RNs. They are licensed and certified Doulas that have been thoroughly screened, background and drug checked to meet the highest standards and expectations. Some of our team members have been working as nannies for 10+ years. Every nanny is required to go through an in-home training program [...]
You have prenatal services throughout your pregnancy, and your infant has pediatric support, but after you delivery a baby, the care often stops there. The sad fact is that most mothers are sent home from the hospital with very little guidance or support thereafter. MATERNAL INSTINCTS POSTPARTUM SUPPORT FILLS THE MISSING GAP AFTER YOU COME [...]
Often, it seems fairly random whether or not babies sleep well. New parents will often discuss how they were simply "lucky" with one child as opposed to another. While it is true that in many cases how your child sleeps is largely out of your control, there remains many baby sleep tips you can employ [...]
Once your baby gets past a certain age, you can start to take steps to reduce bedtime fussiness. For example, if the baby is very small, such as a newborn baby, then he will wake up many times at night. It's just the way it is at first. But in the case of older babies, it [...]
We are excited to announce the growth of Maternal Instincts to provide Birth Doulas as well as our Postpartum Doulas and Night Nannies. As with our postpartum team, our birth team offers unbiased, non-judgmental support to all families. That's right, families of EVERY kind! We are happy to support you in your hospital birth, your [...]