It’s a wonderful time when baby comes home, but it is also an intense life transition. We tailor our Postpartum Doula support to each family we work with, most often supporting:
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Our Postpartum Doulas
Lisa Baracker, MA, CD(H&H) : Executive Director & Founder
![]() I am trained as a breastfeeding peer counselor to help with breastfeeding challenges big and small. I am able to recognize when further referrals are needed for lactation consultation. I'm certified in CPR for all ages and newborn care; this provides you with answers to many of the questions that come flooding into your thoughts in the first few weeks of life. My continuing education has given me insights into assisting LGBTQ parents with their families after birth and with noticing the symptoms of postpartum depression among all new parents. I have experience with Twins and Single birth families. My speciality is over-night doula work, helping you get the rest you need to wake up and be an amazing parent to your new little one or ones. With my expertise, your transition into parenthood will be more restful, more informed and less worrisome. As of August 2012 I have entered the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program at Touro University full time and will only continue my doula work with repeat clients and families. It has been an amazing 5 years of Doula work and I look forward to seeing everyone on the flip side, as I continue my advocacy work for pregnant and expecting patients and start catching the babies as a Student Doctor. Image Credit: Antoinette Clair |
Gabe Baracker, Postpartum Doula : Director of Finance & Operations
I am married and live with my wife and children in Albany. My career in city planning and subsidized housing hit the skids with the recession and I have moved on to the most fulfilling position I had no idea I’d ever have. I’m proud to be a DONA Trained Postpartum Doula, husband and dad and, now Operations Manager at Whatadoula. I was dumbfounded while my wife was giving birth to our first son. I had no words to express how I felt. Since then I have become immersed in all things birth related (being married to the owner/founder of Whatadoula certainly helps). I’ve also come to realize that I’m good at helping parents and babies in their first few weeks of life after birth. I loved being with my wife and children during that time. When working with new parents and even those who have had children previously, I find it so peaceful finding a rhythm with baby and parents and facilitating the bond that will last forever. Image Credit: Lisa Baracker |
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