Tamra is an exceptional postpartum doula -- warm, professional, and deeply knowledgeable. She supported my recovery after a C-section, guided us through feeding and newborn care, and helped our baby catch up on her growth after losing over 10% leaving the hospital. Thanks to her evidence-based guidance and personalized support, our baby was ahead of the growth curve by all measures at two weeks and one month -- and we're off to a brighter, more confident start as parents. Tamra is also extremely resourceful, connecting us with her trusted network of professionals, including lactation consultants, exactly when we needed them. She's punctual, cooperative, and inclusive -- my mother doesn't speak English, yet Tamra built a beautiful friendship with her and empowered us to care for the baby as a team. Her calm presence, reliability, and expert insight made all the difference in our first six weeks. I can't recommend Tamra highly enough -- she's a truly outstanding doula and a wonderful human being. read more

Tamra was an incredible support during my postpartum period. She was always gentle, intuitive, and respectful of my needs and our family's routines. Whether it was helping with my baby's sleep cues, preparing meals, or just being a non-judgmental presence when I needed to cry, she was exactly what I needed. Her knowledge about postpartum recovery and infant care was reassuring. She is very knowledgeable and she knows a lot about child development and mental health as well. I felt more confident and less alone thanks to her. I would absolutely work with her again and recommend her to any new parent!!! She is the best!!!! read more

I could not recommend Tamra more as an amazing supporter and cheerleader for any new mom. Everyone has their challenges - I had some birth trauma, a brief NICU stay, and the death of one of my parents a month after my daughter was born. I had no idea how much I would need to feel cared for and she has gone above and beyond for us many times. I would encourage anyone who works with her to really use her knowledge as a resource and be ready and open to learn. We have learned so much about everything from breastfeeding to play, and our baby girl is thriving because of it. Last but not least, the cookies are indeed amazing and you need them in your life read more

As first-time parents, my husband and I are incredibly grateful to have found Tamra as our postpartum doula. The world of childcare and breastfeeding is full of myths and misinformation, which felt really overwhelming and emotional for us. Navigating this sea of information would have been nearly impossible without her guidance. Tamra always responded to our "silly" questions with detailed, insightful, science-backed advice, helping us feel empowered and prepared. We found it fascinating to learn everything from breastfeeding techniques, child development stages to tackling the daunting task of getting baby to sleep. On her very first day, she showed me latching techniques that were incredibly helpful--even more helpful than what I'd learned from the hospital lactation consultant. When our baby was unexpectedly readmitted to the NICU due to jaundice, we were under tremendous stress. I also hadn't planned to start pumping so early, and it felt daunting. Thankfully, Tamra was there for us. She immediately provided detailed instructions on pumping to maintain my milk supply, supporting both me and our baby. She also adjusted her schedule to accommodate our situation, which we appreciated so much. We were really impressed by Tamra's meticulous attention to detail--her commitment to hygiene protocols like mask-wearing and hand-washing--and her willingness to help with tasks we couldn't get to, such as organizing the baby's wardrobe. She was always a joy to talk to, and her calming presence made navigating this exciting yet challenging time so much easier. By the end of our time together, Tamra felt more like a close friend than just a doula to our family. read more

Tamra is amazing! She not only help us navigate the first few weeks of parenthood but also gave us the confidence and tools to care for our daughter going forward. It is clear that she loves babies and is really invested and committed to her families. She is firm when needed, especially when it comes to making sure the parents are taking care of themselves. She is detailed oriented and was the first to raise the flag that our daughter had lip/tongue tie. We were able to quickly see a specialist and fix the issue. She was supporting us all the time, making sure we had the information and confidence to make the best decision for our kid. Having her as part of our team was an amazing experience and I highly recommended her for any family that want the care, love and knowledge she has to share! read more

On a scale of 5 I would rate Tamra a 10. The level of care and thought she put into postpartum service for my little one was unprecedented. We did not work with any doulas with my firstborn so I really did not know what to expect when deciding to seek out postpartum help for my second baby. Well, working with Tamra was the best decision we made! She was the light and joy of me waking up in the mornings and knowing that I will have the support the second Tamra would walk through the door. I learned more about newborn development, feedings, expectations and care from Tamra's coaching that I ever knew reading up on the matter on my own with my first daughter. She made me feel supported, heard and overall prepared from the first day she came to see us in the hospital to the very last day together. Tamra went out of her way to help me look over and provide commentary on our baby registry to see if we had everything we needed to sprint into the babyhood for the second time. She also helped us connect with the right specialists we desperately needed for my daughters complications from birth. That is on top of everyday help Tamra provided with baby's needs all while educating me along the way and even cooking some very yummy and nutritional meals when she had a second to spare! And did I mention that she is an amazing human being and a joy to work with? Tamra, thank you from Alice and I from the bottom of our hearts. read more

Tamra was a life-saver! As first-time parents, the tips about care-giving as well as baby products that Tamra provided helped carry us through those first few weeks. Moreover, we find ourselves thinking back to them even today, months after our little one's birth. Tamra was there to help from the moment we arrived home from the hospital. We are very thankful for her breast-feeding tips, lactation cookies, hand-me-downs and help around the house. Our family had a wonderful experience working with Tamra, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for infant-care / postpartum doula support! read more

Tamra spent 6 weeks with our family this summer and she was the biggest help! As first time parents, we didn't know what to expect with a newborn and Tamra was able to help us navigate the most chaotic time as a family. She was both professional and personable. She made me feel sane during a time that I felt like I had no idea what I was doing. She brought a ton of knowledge and tips and tricks with her to share with us, and also felt like a member of the family by the time we reached 6 weeks. She was warm and made us feel good as new parents, reminding us to celebrate little victories. She was helpful in reminding us to take care of ourselves, taking over all the baby tasks (feeding, diaper changes, bottle washing, baby laundry, etc.) while she gave us time to shower and take a nap. One of the most helpful (and my favorite) ways Tamra helped us was meal prep. On days where she visited us in the mornings, she would always prepare a delicious breakfast for us as I was doing morning feeding with our daughter. In the afternoons she would meal prep dinner so we didn't have to worry about that either. And her lactation cookies are the best! She also came with many recommendations for other things - lactation consultants, breastfeeding resources, instagrams for new parents, etc. Tamra was a must to help us survive the beginning of parenthood! Worth every penny! read more

It's hard to put into words how grateful I am to have met Tamra. I am a first time mom and had the "pleasure" of having my son during a global pandemic. It was so hard to not be able to rely on family and friends to assist us in those crucial first weeks. I was struggling with undiagnosed postpartum depression and anxiety and a friend recommended that I find a postpartum doula. I had no idea what a doula was but Tamra came up on a quick Google search. I reached out to her on a Sunday, one month postpartum. I was so surprised that she called me within two hours because she was so concerned and wanted to let me know that everything was going to be okay! While she had other families, she was able to fit me into her schedule because she truly wanted to help. She would cook for us, tend to the baby, provide assistance on newborn care, sleep, etc. I was a bit leery having a stranger in my home, taking care of my child but really it was the best decision I could have made. The fourth trimester is incredibly challenging and you aren't meant to do it alone! It was impossible for me to balance my mental health, physical recovery, and taking care of a newborn. While we are no longer working with Tamra, we see her as part of the family and still keep in touch. It doesn't matter if you're having your first child or your third, I would recommend her in a heartbeat. read more

Tamra came into our family's life when we didn't think we would be able to have any help with our newborn. Our daughter was born right at the beginning of the pandemic and plans of having grandparents fly in were quickly canceled due to health concerns. We were hesitant to have anyone inside our home, but our concerns were quickly put to rest after speaking with Tamra about the precautions she would be taking before and during her visits. Our request ma around health safety were taken seriously and without issue. She was always open to our concerns and how best to handle them. Tamra was a bountiful knowledge center for us as new parents. She guided us through feeding difficulties, advised on appropriate bottle/nipple sizes, gave swaddle recommendations for better sleep, and provided much need support through a particularly stubborn cases of Thrush. We were able to navigate issues much more quickly with her guiding us. We also felt supported as individuals as we adjusted to our new life while learning how to care for ourselves. Tamra made sure we were always fed (both during her visits and with prepped food for long after she had left), that laundry was done and folded, that we had time to take showers, or most importantly sneak in a nap while baby was well cared for. We now have a happy and healthy 4 month daughter who eats and sleeps wonderfully. I credit Tamra's care and guidance for the success we've had with learning to care for our daughter! read more

Tamra provided a lot of support and help to us with our newborn. She helped me with breastfeeding techniques, provided lactation support referrals when needed. She has tremendous knowledge and expertise with babies and she made us very comfortable with handling, burping and playing with the baby. She is super creative, with a positive attitude and helped us with tons of ideas around arranging the baby stuff in the house. I'm super grateful for having her during the first few months! read more

Tamra was a complete miracle for me with my first born! She is so knowledgeable and encouraging and very loving. Even when I was completely overwhelmed and in tears she just had a way to put things in perspective for me and let me know I was doing a great job. One of the biggest things that Tamra was able to help with was nursing. The first few weeks of nursing sucks, it truly does but she was full of tips and tricks and helped me make it the most comfortable it could be. She is one of the main reasons I am still nursing! I would recommend Tamra to any new mom. The benefit of having someone like her on your side when you bring home a new little one is truly insurmountable. read more

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We had Tamra over as postpartum doula for our second child. And I can happily say that having her at home was really helpful in so many ways. She would be there at 7am every day and that was the best nap time for me and hubby, knowing that Tamra would do the diaper change and bottle feed baby while we snooze. LO is bottle fed, so she gave a lot of helpful tips for a good pumping session and took care of cleaning bottles and pumping parts. She was flexible and worked outside her regular schedule because we needed her couple of times on different time. Besides she has great work ethics and was always on time and always willing to help however needed. read more

Hiring Tamra as our postpartum doula was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. We had her for the first ~3 months of our twin boys' lives, with the majority of that time being in the early weeks when we needed her the most. We were lucky to have Tamra meet us at our house the day we came home from the hospital. Right away we benefited from Tamra's advice and calm demeanor. She helped in so many different ways over those weeks, from helping me put my breast pump together for the first time, to cooking many delicious homemade meals and yummy lactation cookies, to allowing my husband and I to get naps and showers in, to offering tips on feeding, bottle cleaning, soothing the boys when they're fussy -- and so much more. She even helped us figure out the best way to tandem bottle feed my boys, which is a huge deal for twins. On top of all that, Tamra is so easy to talk to. Being a new mom is hard! Tamra always checked in on me to see how I was doing both physically (I was recovering from a c-section) and mentally. I knew she was not only caring for my boys but making sure I was a priority as well. She's extremely observant, caring, and nonjudgmental - Exactly what you need when you're in a vulnerable state. Tamra became a part of our family. My husband and I can't recommend her enough. read more

From our 1st phone call, I knew Tamra would be an amazing support, and she more than delivered. Initially, we thought timing wouldn't work, but she tried hard to be accommodating despite the completely valid reason she wouldn't be available. Since our LO came early, we were so grateful she got to be with us almost every day for the 1st week after our baby arrived. As terrified FTM parents, she guided us as we tried to survive the first few days. Those early newborn days are a blur, but I know we would have barely survived it without her. 1. Breastfeeding - We struggled w/ latch/tongue tie issues but she encouraged and supported me. The first two times my LO latched was with her help. We still struggled for a couple of months, but she kept encouraging me (not pushing at all) and helped calm me down when my anxiety would creep in.   2. Demeanor - She is kind, fun, gentle, and non-judgmental. When you're emotionally & physically vulnerable, hormonal, sleep-deprived, and scared, you want someone like her. Someone to ask a bunch of dumb questions and be yourself around. She was so observant, attentive, and nurturing at the same time.  3. Organization - We had nothing prepared for baby and she helped us determine what baby stuff we needed (and what we didn't need), cleaned out a few unused drawers, and organized all our baby stuff once it arrived. That alone takes people weeks to do! She did it for us, all while helping mom and watching/caring for baby. Amazing.  If we're lucky to have another baby someday, I'd hire her right away. You're going to want that kind of support when you come home. read more

Tamra is a must-hire if you're expecting a newborn. She's incredible with both babies and frazzled new parents From bottle feeding that supports the breastfeeding relationship, to amazing lactation cookies, to guidance on must have (and must NOT have) baby gear, to organizing your baby's mountain of tiny clothes, to shopping, making breakfast - I swear there is nothing she can't do (and she does it all so efficiently!). Also, she's so responsive and generous with her help - like when I texted her "omg he won't sleep what do I do?!". Tamra can fix - or refer you to a doc or lactation consultant to fix - any baby problem I reckon :) Tamra has been a godsend for our family and we look forward to working with her again! read more

Tamra was with us from week one till about week ten As first time parents, we didn't know too much back then Sleep hygiene, infant safety, baby milestones how or when She answered all our questions and concerns over and over again. Some nights with a new born can be very rough She taught us so much, made us both very tough Tamra is really amazing, we can't say it enough She shared parenting stories, suggested baby products, clothes, toys and more helpful stuff. For anyone reading this, Tamra, we very highly recommend She will help you, support you, guide you to no end Our thanks and gratitude to her, we continue to extend She is a through professional, and excellent doula and now a friend ! Congratulations to expectant parents reading this. Wish you all the very best. Get in touch with Tamra, right away :) read more

Tamra was a blessing for us. Being first time parents is difficult to say the least. Having a helping hand and a guide through the first few weeks of a child's life is so important and Tamra helped us through all the up and downs. She educated us on so many things, helped us with tips and tricks without which we probably would have struggled immensely. Her cookies are a life saver for me and my husband since we couldn't find enough time to cook. Definitely recommend Tamra as a must-hire especially for first time parents. She is extremely knowledgable and can help you navigate through some tough situations. read more

We thought Tamra was amazing until we had time to think about our experience (and reviewing if it was 8k spent well). Some of the disappointing experiences were: - She discredited my pediatrician's advice on breastfeeding, saying that doctors only see patients for 5minutes and she has clients for weeks. - Sent photo of my baby to her family without out consent (we have specified before that we don't want her to post/share photo of our baby) - was overpriced ($50/hr) - insisted that she shop at specific grocery store which was far away/taking a lot more time (thus charging us more) - told us that she wouldn't give us advice as we didn't take some of her advice and looked up stuff on our own Overall, I think it is better to use that money to get a night nurse to actually get some good sleep. And save the money for super expensive childcare in Bay area! She can be helpful and resourceful, but I think it was not worth the cost. After the first 4 weeks or so, I think the nanny that we got afterwards ($20/hr) did the same or more help (as she vacuumed the floor and could make a lot more diverse food) could have helped as much as she did. read more

Tamra was a lifesaver! My mother came to stay with me for a few weeks after I had my second baby, so I figured I was good. But when the baby turned our to have extreme reflux and could not sleep during the day, and my five year old did not take well to the new baby (to say the least), and my mother went home, I realized I needed help. And boy did help arrive. Tamra came twice a week for a few hours and was amazing on so many fronts. She was fantastic with the baby and had a million tips. Within the first week with Tamra I was able to get the baby to sleep for more than 3 hour stretches at night and began to come up from the fog of no sleep. She made great dinners for us that lasted almost the whole week, made sure that I was eating and sleeping, gave tips on how to get the baby to sleep and how to deal with our 5 year olds jealousy. And since the baby wouldn't sleep for more than 5-20 minutes at a stretch before crying, she also was able to simply hold my colicky baby so I could take a break - a shower, a walk, anything. Finally, she comes with a whole network of IBCLCs, etc that have helped me tremendously even after Tamra was gone. I am so thankful to Tamra. Without her I think I might have lost my mind. If you are reading this, do not even bother looking further. Use your precious time elsewhere and hire Tamra! PS. Incidentally, I hired Tamra during Covid and I appreciated how extremely cautious she was regarding masks, handwashing, etc. it made me feel much more at ease. read more

We hired Tamra to assist us during the postpartum period of my second child. The support she provided was so much more than being a doula in the initial weeks. Our little one was gassy and used to cry a lot during the first two weeks. Tamra gave us so many ideas to try out with the baby and used those tricks and learnt how to ease our little one. Also, she saved us so much of time by recommending us what to buy right from nursing, bottles to all things required in the initial days. We were definitely able to navigate issues with the baby so much quickly with her help. Her work ethic is impeccable and she went out of her way to make the family comfortable. As soon as she would come, she would make nice warm chai, breakfast for us and my son and ensure that our day started off smooth. There were days when we would wait for Tamra to come, hand over the baby and catch up on some quality sleep. Tamra is also very accommodating to parents choices. We wanted to do combo feeding (bottle + nursing + formula). She was supportive of the idea and worked with us on making it possible. Overall, Tamra has definitely helped our family in have great a postpartum experience and definitely recommend her to any of the expectant mothers looking for help. read more

This is an update to my previous review. Our son is over 2 years old and Tamra is still our "go-to" resource if we have panicked parenting-related questions. She truly loves what she does and it shows. We were initially nervous about the financial investment involved in using the services of a postpartum doula in addition to all the other new baby expenses. But Tamra explained to us how she is a forever resource for the families that she works with, years after the professional services stop. Years later, that has certainly been the case. I text her about toddler tantrums, post-pregnancy issues, and even questions about the delicious food she used to make us. She is always as sweet, supportive, and helpful as she was when we met when I was a bewildered new mom and my son was only four days old. Any family she works with is so lucky to have her. read more

As many others, due to Covid, our families couldn't come join us during delivery and postpartum period. We thought we can handle ourselves, adjust to our new life as a family of 3. When our son was 7 days old, I called our hospital to make an appointment with a lactation consultant. Having misunderstood the questions of the advice nurse, and him being a not good one (he asked me if our son was responding to his name - 7 DAYS old), we found ourselves in the ER and that basically triggered a serious postpartum anxiety on me. We finally decided to get external help when our son turned 10 weeks old but we were still not so keen on having someone in our house. That's when I reached out to Tamra. And we are so glad I did. Thanks to her, I stopped worrying over every little thing and start enjoying my life as a new mom. She is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. She assured me that she would tell me any red and pink flags. With her encouragement, I made appointments with LCs to address some latching issues. She shared a whole lot of resources about breastfeeding, sleep, postpartum anxiety and depression. She taught us how to bottle feed so that my husband can take over some feeding sessions, gave me tips on how to handle my oversupply, how to troubleshoot sleep problems. She made us yummy breakfast, played with our son so that I could take showers. Even after our contract is over, she checks in to make sure that our family is doing good and provides support through messages. If I knew it would make such a big difference, boost our confidence as new parents, I would have reached out to her sooner. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Tamra and she is wonderful. Not only is she a kind, good-natured person but also has so much experience with babies and has a ton of knowledge about newborns and all things leading up to it and after they arrive. She's very responsive via email and text. It was wonderful to have someone not only take care of our baby while my husband and I napped but take care of us by preparing delicious food. I would highly recommend Tamra for any first time parent, or any parent looking for that extra help that is needed with a newborn. read more

Tamra is a wonderful, caring and incredibly knowledgeable person. I'm so fortunate that I found her and that she was available to come help this first-time mum. When Tamra first came, I was struggling to breastfeed my little bub and was desperate for some help around the house. Tamra came with a supportive and non-judgmental attitude, and she helped answer so many of my questions while listening carefully to all of my concerns. I can honestly say I would not be breastfeeding today, and would not have met my personal breastfeeding goals, without Tamra's support and assistance. She was 10 times more helpful than my lactation consultant. I highly recommend working with her - she is a God-sent! read more

I contacted Tamra in my 2nd Trimester, and I'm so glad I did. She provided helpful resources and advice on everything from baby gear to lactation consultants while we were still waiting for our son. After he arrived, her visits fortified us with the newborn care tricks we needed, as well as a chance to care for ourselves a bit. Tamra's expertise and support enabled us to start off our journey as parents with confidence, and we'd highly recommend her to any new parents! read more

Tamra provided wonderful support to us with our newborn. She helped with breastfeeding positions, got usoutfits for the baby, held the baby while we napped, picked up goodies from the store, made us cookies and had answers for all our questions for the baby's first month and beyond. Thanks to her support in the first month, our baby is thriving as a 2 month old. read more

One of the best decisions we made for our family postpartum is deciding to get Tamra on board! As first time parents, with no family around, we decided to have Tamra help us navigate and settle into parenthood. She's a thorough professional, highly knowledgeable and full of compassion. She made sure she was there when we got home from the hospital, which really helped us get things set up most optimally at home to make our initial days as smooth as possible. Not just baby care, she made it a point to check in on me and my husband too - be it emotionally, putting together a breakfast for us, or getting my husband and I to have a meal together while she took care of the baby. She validated our concerns and emotions and always made us feel at ease. With the pandemic, we've been paranoid about letting people near our baby, but she's been a thorough professional with masking and sanitation. I can say without a doubt that Tamra has helped me transition into a much more confident Mom! Thank you :) read more

I highly recommend Tamra as a postpartum doula! We didn't have a doula with our first baby -- we used Tamra for our second -- and I wish we had her the first go around as well! Tamra is incredible. She walks in the door, assesses the situation, and seems to magically know exactly what to do. This includes offering insights into how to calm and care for your baby, providing mom and/or dad an opportunity for some extra and much needed sleep, and cooking AMAZING meals. Tamra is also a great listener and offers advice and counsel as a friend would but with the knowledge of a trained and credentialed doula. As a mom of a toddler and new baby, it was hugely beneficial to have care for me and to know that Tamra would be arriving in the morning after a long night. Highly recommend Tamra! read more

Tamra is an absolutely wonderful person top to bottom. We would not have survived those early months as new parents without her support. She worked with us for a little over three months and even met us at home the day we got home from the hospital. Her energy was just what our household needed and her expertise on all things babies was so appreciated in those sleepless and brain melting moments! She was great with my husband also, empowering him to be the best dad to our little one and also teaching him how to support me especially in those hormonal moments! As if all this weren't enough-shes a fantastic cook! I'm a chef by trade and having someone else cook for me was so nurturing and wonderful. She would anticipate my needs before I even knew I had them-fill my water, make breakfast, lactation cookies (hers are THE BEST) and washing bottles/pump parts etc. Having her here to talk to, especially with the added isolation of the pandemic was one of the most important things for both our mental health. I would recommend Tamra to anyone having a baby-whether your first or your fifth-it's a must for a smooth transition and self care. Thank you Tamra, we love you! read more

To be honest, I'm not quite sure what I was looking for in a postpartum doula, but it's clear Tamra is it! I am beyond blessed to have come across her page and feel so grateful to have had her gentle guidance, expertise, and company during such a delicate time. Many unexpected circumstances were bound to arise in the fourth trimester, and I'm very glad I had prepared for this by hiring Tamra. Despite my challenge being vulnerable I ALWAYS felt comfortable, supported, and heard in our time together. I considered her a right hand in uncertain times, literally and figuratively, as she helped unclog many ducts through bouts of mastitis. It was great to be able to bounce ideas and worries off of someone who can provide trusted and valuable insights, as well as endless resources and support. The assistance with the laundry and dishes helped me get in a schedule for myself once our time together was over, not to mention was extremely helpful during those weeks of exhaustion and what-day-is-it's. My husband was also appreciative of the support she gave him, helping him have the confidence to care for our little one equally. We'd also be remiss not mention her AMAZING cooking and baking skills. We cherished every delicious lactation cookie, omelet, muffin, and dinner. In fact, we're still thriving off of gourmet freezer meals. Another plus was that our dog, the most spoiled member of our family, was in love with her. She was always excited to hear her arrival, and we felt so happy to know she was getting love from her during a time where we often were totally focused on the baby. We can't recommend Tamra enough. If you're thinking about it, just do it. You'll be glad you did. read more

If you're considering working with a postpartum doula, hire Tamara. Tamra started working with my family a few days after our daughter was born and I can't express how grateful I am that we were able to find her. She has a wonderfully down-to-earth demeanor that instantly put me at ease and really listened to my concerns--both of which are key because we ended up discussing a lot of sensitive issues in the immediate postpartum period. My husband and I don't have family in the area and were nervous about our son's reaction to introducing a second child into our family. Tamara knew that this was important to us and really supported our *whole family*, giving my husband and I ideas about how to help our with our son's need for extra attention, providing bottle feeding tutorials to my husband, and giving me some space to spend quality time with my son. One of my favorite memories is the morning that Tamra arrived and took my daughter so I could sleep in a bit. I woke up two hours later to find my daughter sleeping in her crib and Tamra feeding my son home-made pancakes. How she managed to do all that, I still don't know. Tamra also focused on caring for *me*, which was not only comforting to me, but also eased the burden on my husband. At minimum, she made sure that I was rested, fed, and showered every time she was at our house, but she also helped me with more sensitive things like unclogging my milk ducts. When I came down with a cold, Tamara made me soup from scratch (not to mention, she disinfected all surfaces in the house to help keep everyone healthy). Tamra's extensive knowledge and experience was also key in identifying that my daughter and I had thrush--something I would have never thought to ask the doctors about. In short, we're so happy that Tamra was there to support us during this special (and hectic) time for our family. New babies and family transitions are hard, but having Tamra made it so much easier. read more

It was a pleasure having Tamra as our postpartum doula during the first few weeks of our baby's birth. As a first time mom, I was unsure of how I would deal with the challenges that come with birth and our newborn's needs. Tamra was very helpful in answering any of my questions related to baby's feedings, my recovery and nursing. She gave me pointers on breastfeeding success and how to deal with clogged ducts. As first time parents, we had learned so much regarding baby's safety from Tamra. She had sent us so many resources to refer to and even made me lactation cookies. She was also my sounding board when I needed someone to talk to and reassured me whenever I felt that I was doing something wrong. Tamra is very knowledgeable and we would not hesitate to hire her again. Appreciate al the help and support Tamra! read more

Having Tamra with us for our first 2 months as parents was so helpful and calming for me. With the pandemic, we weren't able to take any classes and I felt very unprepared as a first time parent. Tamra swooped in and provided guidance and assurance every step of the way as we navigated through breastfeeding, pumping, engorgement, baby acne, cradle cap, nursery set up, etc. A lot of her guidance and tips were exactly what the lactation consultants and pediatrician recommended as well so I felt very reassured that she had the knowledge to help us be successful! On top of all that, she was a wonderful cook - always making sure we were fed with breakfast and lunch (with leftovers). During a time where I was unable to have family fly in to help and unable to hang out with others really, Tamra felt like a friend who I could trust and talk to during our times together to stay sane and to still feel human amidst the chaos of early parenthood. Finally, she also took the time to play with our dog who was also having to adjust to this new life and a new addition to the family. LOVE THAT! read more

Tamra has been a true gift to our family. Her support and empowerment during the fourth trimester helped me regain my strength, energy, confidence, and health during the time I needed it most. Because of her, we encourage all of our friends to invest in a postpartum doula. It was the best investment we could make to set our family up for success during our biggest transition. From critical infant parenting tips, emotional support, creating routines, to awesome recipes (bone broth and oatmeal lactation cookies FTW) Tamra brought a wealth of knowledge and perspective to our newly expanded family. Equally important, she provided knowledge and care in a way that made us feel both supported and confident in our own parenting abilities. Tamra was incredibly professional and nurturing (the perfect combination for us). She was, and continues to be, our number one resource for all things postpartum and babies. We were truly lucky to have Tamra with us for the first chapter in parenting adventures. She left a lasting impression on us and continues to be an important part of our family! read more

Tamra has been an absolute lifesaver for us postpartum. Having our family in the east coast and southern California, we knew we couldn't rely on them for long periods of help once our daughter arrived. I contacted Tamra after meeting her briefly at Harmony in Campbell. I instantly felt comfortable and at ease with her. Our initial phone call lasted over an hour and I was amazed at how much information she knew about newborn care. Tamra helped us out for two months after our daughter was born. She made us yummy breakfast sandwiches, washed our dishes, gave me tips on how to breastfeed, showed me how to use the breastpump, held our daughter, rocked her to sleep (which allowed me to take a long hot shower), cooked dinners for us, folded our laundry, pet our two dogs (who desperately needed snuggles) and so much more. Mainly though, she was a great person to talk with. She always put me at ease and gave my husband and I the confidence to rock out this parent thing! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for love, help and guidance once their little one comes Earthside. Thank you Tamra. You are family. We love you! read more

I had the pleasure of having Tamra's help with my twin girls after they came home from the NICU for a couple months. She helped me feel so much more "with it" when she was around! She let me sleep, played with my 2.5 year-old, cooked for us (enough for a couple days!), baked lactation cookies (I'm ashamed how fast I went through those!).... she also could bottle feed the girls at the same time to keep them on the same schedule as I wanted, and gave me advice whenever I asked: for example how to calm the girls, recommendations for sleep preparation for them, ways to hold them, etc. Tamra also was a huge support in my goal to exclusively breastfeed my babes, which I so appreciated! I ended up extending her services past our contract because I couldn't let her go, and felt like I was losing a friend when I finally had to be on my own! (Though she's still been available for questions!). I am forever grateful for Tamra for helping us to start off on the right foot so we could maintain our sanity. I highly recommend her! (My son does too, always asking where she is!) read more

Postpartum Doula Services by Tamra - Doulas Near Me

Being a first time mom is hard. The things you researched that you never pictured doing or getting all the unsolicited advice to help. In the end makes your question more like, wait my little one does do that or does this instead Is that okay? In a nutshell it's exhausting. But sorting through it with Tamra, my concerns, questions, and her development steps was a breathe of fresh air! We discussed what I really needed to know for both me and my daughter. Example, getting her to take the bottle at 2.5 months after only getting me and bottle maybe a handful in the very beginning was the HARDEST thing for me. Hearing her cry and not being able to console her. It tore me up inside but I knew she was starting daycare soon and I couldn't go with her. She had to take the bottle. She worked with me on different feeding positions, bottles, temperament and dream feeding. (Which I had no idea what dream feeding was!). Having her there and her understanding how much it hurt me she always found a way to make me feel I wasn't a bad mom. It's okay if she cries when trying something new (which isn't harming her) like the bottle. Since then life had been so much easier! She takes the bottle from me, now daycare, and sleeps in her own crib all by 3.5 months! I know I couldn't have gotten there without Tamra! read more