Postpartum Support for New Families

Q: Are you trained to recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders?

Yes. I am very familiar with perinatal mood disorders and have worked alongside families in partnership with their mental health professionals. I also experienced postpartum anxiety and depression first hand, and that has greatly informed the way in which I support my clients during this vulnerable time.

If a mother is thriving, so too is her family.

New mom in beige sweater breastfeeding baby

The postpartum period is a vulnerable time. It is a period of profound change and recovery and it is often accompanied by very big, mixed emotions.

I like to think of postpartum support as the 'soft landing' all of us need to help navigate those first tender days, weeks and months following the birth of a child. We are simply not supposed to do it alone. The postpartum period is a time to feel supported and to be offered gentle reassurance.

As a perinatal parent group facilitator and doula, I have spent many hours supporting parents navigate this time of major transition and transformation. As with them, I am here to help you.

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Postpartum Consultations

Whether you are looking for a conversation with a trusted guide to process your birth or someone to ask confidential questions about bonding, parenting or the gathering of resources. I am here to help.

CARE OPTIONS
Available on Zoom, by phone, or in-person. Choose from 45-min, 60-min and 90-min sessions. Please schedule a free call for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you offer postpartum sessions?

I am a mother of two children. I had two radically different birth and postpartum experiences. The consistent thread between them was exceptional postpartum support. I believe that a mother needs to be swaddled metaphorically, just as her baby needs to be swaddled literally. I have not only experienced this for myself, but have seen how the power of postpartum support can enhance a family’s postpartum experience. I am passionate about providing women with individualized care and support during this time of major change.

What kind of information do we cover in these postpartum sessions?

Postpartum sessions are tailored to you and your unique needs. You may want to process your birth, or talk through the conflicting emotions you are experiencing (overwhelming love for your baby, but grief for the loss of your independence - don’t worry, you will get it back!), you may have questions about your postpartum healing, navigating your recovery and the needs of your newborn, basic breastfeeding or newborn care questions (bathing, soothing, sleeping etc.).

No question is irrelevant or inappropriate. These sessions are designed to be safe spaces as well as informative ones.

Are you trained to recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders?

New Parent Support Group

I am currently not facilitating a regular parent circle, however my schedule is ever-changing.

If you have a small group of mothers (minimum 4, maximum 8) and you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, please reach out to enquire about forming a new circle.

I have found it more effective for these classes to have babies within a 3-4 month age range.

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Kia K

BIRTH DOULA

"As a first time mom with tons of questions, Talia was reassuring and full of important information and references that were immensely helpful. When I had gestational diabetes she made navigating that bump easy and not overwhelming. During my very long labor she offered gentle support that was so necessary to achieving the birth I wanted. She has a wonderful way of making you feel safe and held in your most vulnerable moments."

KIA K, Los Angeles

Bianca J

POSTPARTUM DOULA & MEALS

"Other than the birth of my daughter, Talia was the best part of my postpartum journey. I don’t think I’d ever be able to have another baby unless we were living in the same location!! Not only did she provide me with incredible postpartum support and delicious, nutritious meals, she then gave me confidence to feed my daughter when she started solids."

BIANCA J, New York

Leah V

BIRTH DOULA

“Having a doula made me feel more confident and secure in my birth. Talia exceeded my expectations in every way. She helped me write my birth plan and created a calm, relaxed environment at home. She is calm yet firm. She is direct yet open. She helped me dance through the struggle of birthing and I owe her everything for making my birth such a wonderful memory. I successfully birthed my son naturally without any drugs through her guidance and support. I owe the joy of my birth to the love, patience, experience, guidance and skill of Talia.”

LEAH V, Los Angeles

Abigail and Mike P

BIRTH DOULA + CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

“Calming. Empowering. Nurturing. Focused. Knowledgable. This is how we would describe Talia as our doula and teacher. Having her as a true partner during this experience was the best decision that my husband and I made for birth and labor. Her devotion and guidance strongly helped both my husband and I understand what to expect during labor, delivery and the postpartum period."

ABIGAIL + MIKE P, Los Angeles

Lisa B

INTRODUCING SOLIDS

"I thoroughly enjoyed Talia’s introduction to solids workshop. I really appreciate the way she relates to food, it's SO refreshing. Her presentation is very warm, authentic and heart-centered. She embodies joy and ease-fullness. She is very empowering and supportive of multiple approaches to introducing solids to our babes, so thank you. I'm so grateful you are doing what you love and sharing it with all of us. You are on purpose, mama. THANK YOU!"

LISA B, Los Angeles