Meghan Ewins
Meghan is the owner of Earthside Doula Care. She is a DONA International-trained Postpartum Doula pursuing her DONA International certification, as well as a certification in infant sleep consulting. She specializes in nighttime/overnight care. As a mother of two toddlers, she understands the special kind of stress that can accompany the joy of bringing home a new baby, and is eager to offer the compassionate support needed to navigate those first few months.
Hello and congratulations! My name is Meghan and I'm happy to be the extra set of hands you need during this beautiful and crazy period we call the fourth trimester. I was inspired to become a postpartum doula after the experiences and struggles my husband and I faced after each of our own two children were born. So much care and instruction is given to mothers and fathers while they are expecting, yet once our babies come earthside, much of that support disappears and we are often left to navigate an entirely new normal on our own. It can quickly become overwhelming, and things such as sleep deprivation, feeding struggles, a messy house, lack of self-care, and the general worries over your baby's well being can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, and other postpartum mood disorders in both mothers and fathers. I want to assist other new parents and be the helping hands we didn't have. I'm dedicated to providing emotional support, breastfeeding assistance, newborn care, light household tasks, as well as education and guidance for new parents, siblings, and family. As a trained postpartum doula (and mother), I understand that having a baby is both an exciting and challenging experience, and I am here to make this transition as smooth as possible. I take pride in offering high-quality care, and my goal is to provide new parents with the support they need to not only survive the fourth trimester, but thrive. |
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DONA International 2024 Postpartum Doula Services: -emotional and physical support after birth and bringing home baby (or babies!) -help with newborn care - feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing -light lactation assistance -promoting self-care and rest -light household tasks and help with quick errands such as grocery pickup -help with sibling care and adjustment -help with pet care and adjustment -evidence-based education on everything newborn/postpartum -referrals to local resources Contact Info: 208-918-0532 info@earthsidecaredoula.com www.earthsidedoulaboise.com Hours/Pricing Overnight 5pm-5am $25/hr - two hour minimum Packages available. Low-income rates available. |