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Deirdre fell in love with babies when her sister was born in 1972. She helped her mother by cooking dinner and never missed an opportunity to rock her sister to sleep. In 1977 she gave birth to a sweet baby boy of her own. She has thoroughly enjoyed the company of babies and small children ever since.
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As a certified Postpartum Doula, Deirdre is experienced with multiples, as well as preemies and babies brought home while on oxygen. Deirdre brings a calm professionalism into the home of newborns helping the household run smoothly. Reassuring Mom of her natural mothering instincts, an essential instinct for the bonding process.Families with older children at home receive much needed relief knowing that their youngsters will thrive with a little extra attention.
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As a previously certified Lactation Educator, Deirdre will help Mom and baby get off to a good start with breastfeeding. She remains current on Lactation information as a member of La Leche League, with extensive personal studies in:
nutrition following exclusive breatfeeding, and postpartum depression. Deirdre is also the Basic Newborn Care insructor at Memorial's Health Link.
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Postpartum Doula, she offers a "extra pair of hands" combined with nonintrusive, nonjudgmental validating support, according to the family's specific needs and wishes. Her goal is to nurture the family as a whole, helping the daily routine to run smoothly. Deirdre brings fresh enthusiasm to each new family she works with.
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Presently Deirdre lives in the mountains with her best friend and life partner Nelson. They enjoy hiking, dancing (which includes ballroom, swing, latin, and 'contra' dancing), listening to celtic music, and playing with their two puppies (rescued from the pound) whom they adore. Deirdre loves a good book, cooking, and baking bread, and enjoys creating scrapbooks (ask to see 'her babies' scrapbook!) She is also an artist. Having worked in pottery, jewelry, fiber and mixed media she currently works exclusively making customized double dreamcatchers for local clients.
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