HERE AT MY HAPPY NEWBORN, WE ARE A TEAM OF CARING AND EMPATHETIC PROFESSIONALS, COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES BEFORE, AT AND BEYOND THE NEWBORN STAGE. WE HAVE EXPERTS IN NEWBORN CARE, POSTPARTUM CARE, LACTATION SUPPORT, SLEEP TRAINING, POTTY TRAINING, TODDLER TRANSITION AND MORE.How We Can Help
Working 1-1 with your family, in your home, we are there to offer guidance, practical support and encouragement, as you learn to navigate parenthood and adjust to life with your baby. We are able to recognize when to step in and provide support for you, while also respecting your space as a new family.
Our support, tailored to your family’s needs, creates opportunities for you all to bond, without having to worry about basic day-to-day chores. We’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently look after the needs of your newborn.
BUILDING BONDED FAMILIES
Your In-Home Postpartum,
Newborn and Lactation Experts
YOU GOT THIS, AND WE'VE GOT YOU.
Welcoming a baby into your world is an experience like no other. The thought of bringing a newborn into your home and being responsible for all of their needs, can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time.
At My Happy Newborn, we don’t just look after your baby. We look after you as a family, helping you to feel empowered and confident as you begin your parenting journey.
Having in-person support from a Newborn Care Specialist or Postpartum Doula will help to free you from the overwhelm, so you can enjoy all of those special newborn moments, building memories to last a lifetime.
When parents feel confident and empowered, babies feel safe and secure.
While my role is in part to help educate parents, my ultimate goal is to impart strength as well as wisdom. The gift of confidence truly makes a difference - when parents feel confident and empowered, babies feel safe and secure. Educating parents on how to establish healthy habits for their new families from the very start is key to their success!
MY SERVICES EXTEND TO FAMILIES IN THE GREATER BOSTON VICINITY, NORTH SHORE & SOUTH SHORE AREAS, WESTERN & CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND RHODE ISLAND.
THE FOUNDER OF MY HAPPY NEWBORN.Caring for babies and families has been a lifelong passion for me. For over 20 years I’ve supported families in a variety of ways. Those early moments and ‘firsts’ are so precious. I love how my role enables parents to make the most of every one of those moments and I get to see them too.
More recently, as requests for my services have increased, I now have other professionals working alongside me, to provide even more specialized care for you and your growing family in the postpartum recovery period. They’ve been carefully chosen for their passion and dedication, as well as for the skills and experience that they bring.
I will continue to work directly with families in their homes too, wherever possible – I wouldn’t have it any other way!
ABOUT US
MY NURTURING INSTINCT SHONE THROUGH FROM A VERY EARLY AGE. MY MOTHER MADE ME A DOLL WITH BRAIDED ARMS AND LEGS AND RED HAIR TO MATCH MY OWN. WHEN I PLAYED WITH HER, I RECALL HAVING SUCH EMOTION WELL UP INSIDE ME WITH GENUINE LOVE AND CONCERN FOR HER. I KNEW THEN THAT WHEN I GREW UP, I WAS GOING TO TAKE CARE OF FAMILIES AND THEIR BABIES.Being the eldest of 6 sisters, I learnt early on about the physical and emotional needs of babies and toddlers and the demands of family life. I grew up being able to soothe, comfort and care for my younger sisters and being a helping hand for my parents.
I started as a nanny, supporting families who were just welcoming their new born into this world. I loved being a companion for mom, helping out around the home and snuggling and caring for the baby. I grew such a strong bond with the families, that they often kept me on as they went on to have more babies. I loved my role and I did all I could to educate myself, so, if and when problems arose, I was a source of knowledge and comfort.
When I’m not working with clients, I love spending time with my husband, who I married 25 years ago. We both love spending time outdoors and I find it’s the perfect way for me to relax, unwind and re-energize.
My passion and experience have always been and will continue to be at the heart of My Happy Newborn.
Working With Us
We love being welcomed into the heart of a family to help to provide physical and emotional support, baby care, advice and guidance, for as long as we are needed. In recent times, the services of Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists have been more widely sought after. We are trained professionals who are by your side during the postpartum period, offering emotional, physical and informational support to a birthing person and family.
YOU HAVE HEARD THE EXPRESSION “RAISING A CHILD TAKES A VILLAGE.” I’VE NOW GROWN A TEAM AROUND ME, TO ENHANCE THE SUPPORT I CAN PROVIDE FOR THE FAMILIES I WORK WITH.I’ve hand-picked my team of Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists from people like myself - loving, nurturing individuals, who are naturally drawn to caring for babies and families. You can’t teach empathy in the way that you can teach someone how to put on a diaper and I instinctively know who I’d trust to look after my family and yours.
As a team, we communicate openly and share our wide range of knowledge, skills and experience with each other, as well as with the families we work with. This approach enables us to provide a caring, reliable and professional service and continuity of care for you and your family for as long as you need us.
In Person Support
BRINGING A NEW BABY HOME IS A CHALLENGE.Some people are surrounded by family and close friends, who can support them when needed, but that isn’t the case for everyone. Which is why many people choose to bring in outside support.
At My Happy Newborn, we are trained to provide the support that new families need. Our team is made up of experienced and caring professionals, and between us we offer postpartum doula support, lactation support, sleep training, infant massage and more.
As new parent educators, we can help you to master the skills of soothing, bathing, swaddling, breastfeeding and baby massage, as you navigate your transition into parenthood.
Working with you in -person, we can support and educate you, so that you feel confident and empowered in looking after your precious newborn. We can also help with household chores, so you get to have more quality family time together and more sleep!
CONTACT US TO DISCUSS TAILORING A PACKAGE TO MEET YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS.Virtual Support
IT’S OUR PASSION AND JOY TO HELP FAMILIES TO START THEIR JOURNEY FEELING EMPOWERED AND CONFIDENT. BRINGING A NEW BABY HOME IS A CHALLENGE, AND THE ABILITY TO OFFER VIRTUAL SUPPORT DURING TIMES OF RECOMMENDED SOCIAL DISTANCING, ENSURES THAT FAMILIES CAN STILL RECEIVE HELP WHEN THEY NEED IT.
At My Happy Newborn, we are trained to provide the support that new families need. Our team is made up of experienced and caring professionals, and between us we offer newborn care, postpartum doula support, newborn care, lactation support, sleep training, infant massage and more. All of this support can be delivered virtually, via video conference calls, telephone calls and emails.
As new parent educators, we can help you to master the skills of soothing, bathing, swaddling and breastfeeding, as you navigate your transition into parenthood.
“WITH EVERY NEWBORN BABY
A LITTLE SUN RISES.”
-IRMGARD ERATH
It is the knowledge, training, practical expertise and insight that gives the families we support, the peace of mind and comfort needed as they adjust to having a newborn. Our presence gives new parents the chance to rest, establish a daily routine, learn about caring for an infant, and gain the confidence that they can handle this new journey, feeling less exhausted and overwhelmed.
We use our education and experience to provide you:
Evidence-based education about all the changes your newborn is going through
Breastfeeding/formula-feeding support
Physical recovery support
Emotional support for you and your family (particularly in the postpartum period)
Overnight baby care
Light household duties (e.g. grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry)
Educate parents on the role of infant massage in bonding, aid in digestion and encourage restful sleep
”Our intent is to give a wholehearted endorsement and recommendation for Denise as a Newborn Care Specialist.. My family and I had the opportunity to engage with Denise over the course of 2+ months. Right off the bat we knew she was a godsend. Most importantly, she demonstrated genuine love and care for our newborn daughter. She was attentive, affectionate, and gentle with her and clearly knew what she was doing. As nervous first-time parents, she gave us complete confidence that our daughter would be in good hands overnight while we slept. In addition, she automatically and proactively took care of all chores related to the baby, such as washing her clothes, cleaning bottles and the breast pump parts, etc. She also went above and beyond to find ways to help the entire family out and make our lives easier, such as picking up around the downstairs area and making our place look lovely and normal again or putting together my pump parts so they were ready and waiting for me when I dragged myself out of bed in the middle of the night. She was also a source of insight and guidance for my husband and me – whenever we had questions about care for our daughter, she had helpful suggestions, or if she didn’t know, she did the research to point us to answers. We appreciated her so much, in fact, that we asked her if she might consider staying on as a full-time nanny (but that is not where she is in her career at this time, unfortunately for us)!”
- Steve and Trina L. Cambridge, MA
”Thank you so much for your warmth, support and advice through the first few weeks of Maddie's life. Your expertise has been invaluable and we will miss you!”
- Ed and Melissa K, Chestnut Hill, MA
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