My Professional Experience:
I am a postpartum doula with over twenty years of child care/doula experience with children ranging in age from infants to eight years. As a postpartum doula, I provide professional non-medical assistance for parents and their babies including support and training in: breastfeeding, newborn care, baby massage, facilitating bonding, caring for the mother after the birth, the mother’s postpartum emotions, changing family relationships, early parenting, postpartum nutrition, and nanny selection and training.
I am a healthy and energetic person who has proven experience handling the physical and emotional demands of caring for infants, toddlers, twins and triplets. I am committed to a high level of excellence and am referred to by clients as loving, nurturing, patient, gentle but firm, creative and fun. I am proud of my reputation for being organized, responsible and reliable.
My Doula Services:
Postpartum Doula Traveling Doula Sleep Trainer Consulting
Learn more about a doula’s job and what kind of services I can provide for you and your family.
– Nelson Mandela
Why you deserve Helena:
“I moved away from the Bay Area and had nobody around to shed some light on baby sleep training. Helena did not hesitate to help us out. Through FaceTime and phone calls we were able to get advice and do our consultations. Our baby Isabella Grace was sleeping through the night in no time. She helped us before my birth and after.
We could tell Helena was very passionate about what she does because she always checked in with us. She always had great advice and a great sense of humor. Sometimes we could not have our sessions however she was always there when we needed her. No question was a dumb question and she showed a lot of compassion when things got difficult for us. If it weren’t for Helena and her expertise I don’t know where we would be right now. We are very pleased to say that our daughter sleeps very well, is on a regular schedule and eats like a champ! Thanks Helena for not turning us down and for giving us your very best even though we were so far away in Lake Charles Lousiana! ”
The Jones Family
Mom and family“Helena not only cared for my son, but she also took the time to nurture and teach him as if she were a family member. For this, she will always occupy a special place in my heart.”
Alison H.
Mom“There is no one I trust more with my son. Thank you for all of your love, warmth and care. We will miss you!”
Michael, Karen, Andrew and Maria
Mom and familyEducation:
- Natural Resources; Postpartum Doula Training Certification, 2010
- California Nurses Institute: Certified Nursing Assistant, 1999
- American Red Cross: Infant and Child CPR, Adult CPR and First Aid Certification, 2014
- Natural Resources: Herblore: Safe Practices of Natural Remedies, 2009
- Certified Phlebotomist, San Mateo College, 1999
- College of Marin: Child Development Courses, 1997-present
Languages:
Fluent in English and Portuguese. Proficient in Spanish and Italian.
Printable Resume:
Just Some of My Beautiful Kids:
– Rose Kennedy
Request a Free Introductory Consultation
The best way to decide if my services match your needs is to speak with me directly. It would be my pleasure to explore your questions and concerns during a free 30 minute phone consultation.