Trust your pregnancy and postpartum care to Blessed Beginnings for Mama & Me
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Trust your pregnancy and postpartum care to Blessed Beginnings for Mama & Me *
Providing love, compassion, and expert care you need to feel empowered, confident and supported during your pregnancy and those early postpartum months.
What an exciting time in your life - pregnancy or bringing a new baby home, BUT, it can also feel incredibly scary and overwhelming. Blessed Beginnings For Mama and Me Nursing Services is here for you, offering expert L&D/Postpartum RN, Birth/Postpartum Doula, RN in-home Day/Night Nurse Mama/Newborn Care, and Childbirth/Lactation Education to support you through your pregnancy and transition into parenthood.
With expertise and a caring heart, supporting blessed new beginnings…
About
My journey into this world of birth, postpartum and beyond began 25 years ago with the delivery of my own son. Following a very traumatic labour experience resulting in an emergency c-section, followed up with little to no postpartum support, I knew there had to be more out there. If you have found my page because you are either a woman, or are a dear loved one to one, and have either been or known someone who like me felt very much alone and unsure on how to navigate the world of pregnancy, birth and beyond, I encourage you to continue to keep reading.
As a Registered Nurse, along with Birth and Postpartum Doula, I have been attending hospital maternity units, birthing centres and home births for 25 years. Back then new moms were remaining in hospital on average for 3-5 days following delivery, dependent upon type of delivery and postpartum experience. Now, we can see new Mamas being sent home sometimes between 12 to 24 hours following birth. As a nurse I can tell you how hectic the medical world or nursing units are these days, how overworked staff are and how difficult it is to offer true 1:1 care to families that so desperately need it. How then is it possible for an expectant or new family to feel educated, supported, empowered, rested, and confident to grow or take their new baby home and feel prepared to take on what the next number of weeks/months will bring.
It is my story, along with that of many others, that I founded Blessed Beginnings for Mama & Me Nursing. So, mothers, their partners and babes will feel loved, cared for and supported. I may be a health care professional, but I will also be your best friend, safety net and cheerleader during your pregnancy, L&D, recovery and postpartum period, helping you to overcome the challenges, celebrate the milestones and get the much needed rest you need in between.
I am here to help, you don't have to do this alone. Be gentle on yourselves at this incredibly amazing, but also trying time. Remember you and this new little babe are developing and being born. I hope I can be a part of and walk alongside you on this journey.
With love and appreciation,
Tricia Pollen, RN BScN
Our Birth Packages
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For returning clients or those who like to keep things simple, this package is for you.
This package includes:
30-min free consultation
1 prenatal visit (2 hours)
Birth Preference Planning
24/7 Phone/Text/Email support
On-call from 37+ weeks
Evidence-based and non-judgmental labor support from the time you go into labour, until 2 hours postpartum
Partner support and guidance
1 Postpartum Visit (to review and process birth and to ensure things are going well)
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30-min free consultation
Birth wishes
Birth Preference Planning
Childbirth Education session including relaxation techniques, massage techniques, position, breathing techniques
24/7 Phone/Text/Email support
On-call from 37+ weeks
Evidence-based and non-judgmental labour support from the time you go into labour, until 2 hours postpartum
Partner support and guidance
2 Postpartum Visits (to review and process birth, breast/chestfeeding support, infant soothing techniques, newborn care, light household tasks)
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Virtual birth support brings professional expertise, guidance and reassurance directly to you, wherever you are.
This package includes:
2 Virtual Prenatal Visits (2 hours in length) to develop a relationship and discuss your personal vision for your birth
24/7 Phone/Text/Email support
On-call from 37+ weeks
Evidence-based and non-judgmental labour support, continuous or intermittent from the time you go into labour, until 2 hours postpartum (dependent upon your wishes and needs)
Online coaching and guidance on comfort measures and techniques
2 Virtual postpartum visits to assist with any questions regarding newborn care and famil adjustment, along with breast/chestfeeding support
Our Postpartum Services
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Compassionate and expert care tailored to support your family during the crucial early stages of your transition into parenthood and your newborn baby’s life. I want to ensure that you and your baby are receiving the best care and support possible.
New Mother Postpartum Care
Care for vaginal deliveries (supporting healing of the perineal area following delivery)
Care for cesarean deliveries: incisional care, physical support on how to bend, lift and move, pain management, assessment for signs of infection and when to notify physician
Breast care: how to heal and care for sore and cracked nipples
Support and advice on how to heal and care for yourself following delivery
Newborn Care
Help with swaddling, bathing, diaper changes, cord care, circumcision care, soothing and calming techniques for babe)
Assistance with feedings (whether breast/chest or bottle)
Assistance with breastfeeding (latch, positioning, milk supply, frequency, etc)
Breast pump usage
Monitoring of feedings and dirty diapers to ensure babe is “getting enough”
Household Support
Light housework: tidying, baby laundry, dishes, cleaning bottles and pump parts
Nursery organization
Errands
***Referrals as needed***
Upcoming Classes
Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Education
Classes and workshops to prepare your body, mind and family for pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.
