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Ten years in postpartum and newborn care, more than sixty babies, and the training behind it.
About me
I began in infant care and early childhood education — I was an assistant teacher at a Montessori children's house in Zhengzhou, caring for many children from newborn to three. I then moved into confinement and postpartum care, which I have now done for ten years, in Zhengzhou, Beijing and the United States. I trained formally in maternal and newborn care in Beijing and worked in a high-end confinement centre and in private homes.
Since coming to the United States I have kept studying. I am on Carrot's list of qualified caregivers, and I am currently completing my professional DONA International postpartum doula certification — the 27-hour approved workshop and the Lactation for Doulas course are both done. I am 49, and I still work on my English every day, because I want to understand what each mother is actually telling me.
The way I work is concrete. I log every feed, sleep and nappy in an app so the whole family can see the day at a glance. Daytime means infant massage, passive exercises and tummy time, with singing and talking all the way through. At night I wake at the first sound. For you, I help with early breastfeeding and breast care, put together something simple to eat, and keep you company through the long feeding hours. I believe this work is done alongside parents, not over them — your habits and your choices are yours.
Your month with a doula
Every line below is something a family I worked for wrote in their own review.
Professional credentials
The certificates are below. Click any one to enlarge it and read the issuer, the date and the certificate number, so you can verify them yourself. My DONA certification is still in progress, so I don't call myself a DONA Certified Doula — I don't claim what I don't hold.
Completed alongside the American Red Cross Babysitting Basics course.
Safety and first aid 100, infant illness care 100, daily care 100, communication 100, childcare English 92, child development 90.
Tdap and flu vaccinations up to date, hepatitis A and B antibodies, and an annual health check. This work needs my own health to be dependable.
No photo or video of your family goes on this website, on social media or anywhere else without your explicit permission.
I am listed among Carrot's qualified caregivers.
Book a doula consultation
Welcoming a new baby is a beautiful experience, but it can also be overwhelming, and you don't have to figure everything out alone. Tell me your due date, your city, how many days you need and whether this is your first baby, and I'll come back with my availability and a quote. The first conversation is free, and I'd rather we had a video call first — it's easier for both of us to know whether it's a good fit once we've actually talked.
