Tyler Lucchese

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Newport, Rhode Island

12 years of experience

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Many factors play into recovery after giving birth; total responsibility of a teeny tiny new baby, physical rehabilitation, and sleeplessness. We know that preparing you with everything in place is key. We provide personalized, in-home newborn and postpartum care that will not only relieve you of stress but will empower you on your journey into parenthood. Our ultimate goal is to disrupt the way our community currently views newborn and postpartum care, and promote access and utilization of these services in Rhode Island and beyond.

Education

Early Childhood Development (2013)

Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialist Training (2015)

Credentials

CLC CPD NCS

Specialties

Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Languages

English

Service introduction

A newborn baby needs to be fed every 1-3 hours. If you’re expecting your first child, you may be asking yourself, “when do I sleep?”. When you arrive at home, your schedule will coincide with hers, and sleep inevitably becomes priceless. During my shift, I will tend to all of your baby's needs: - Diapering  - Changing  - Bathing  (first sponge bath, then regular bath) - Soothing - Circumcision & umbilical cord care  - Bottle preparation & storage - Bottle feeding (Breastmilk & Formula)  - Communication with breastfeeding parent to schedule feeds and transport baby back and forth to and from (when feeding overnight) - Wash and sterilize bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, etc. - Organization & maintenance of nursery - Baby's laundry (washing, folding, and putting away) - Create a regular feeding schedule - Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits - Keep nursery tidy and stocked - Maintain a log that tracks the baby's feeding times, ounces, diapers, and anything else parents may need to know. - Create a smooth transition for the family during the newborn stage (birth-3 months) - Assist you with any (baseline) feeding issues baby may have, including formula feeding and breastfeeding support or knowing when to recommend pediatrician or IBCLC support for extensive issues. - Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them - Infant CPR (when needed) - Providing a safe and healthy sleep environment for baby at all times - Sleep Conditioning by using a gentle approach to help your baby develop sleep habits that lead to sleeping throughout the night - Parent education and emotional support

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Frequently asked questions

WHAT IS A NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST?

A Newborn Care Specialist (formally known as "baby nurse”) is someone who is trained and skilled in Newborn Care. Newborn Care Specialists come to your home and tend to your baby's needs during the first few months of life. Her job is to nurture and care for the newborn baby, while offering expert guidance and support to the parents.

WHEN SHOULD I HIRE AN NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST AND FOR HOW LONG?

Newborn Care Specialists work 8-12 hour shifts and are typically hired to provide care 5-7 days/nights per week. Terms vary in length between 2 weeks and 6 months; on average, families hire a Newborn Care Specialist for approximately 16 weeks (or until their baby is successfully sleeping through the night).

OVERNIGHT FEEDINGS: HOW DOES THAT WORK?

Regardless of if you have decided to nurse, pump, or formula feed, you can expect us to support whatever that choice may be. For breastfeeding babies: If you plan to pump: We will bottlefeed your baby throughout the night and allow you to rest. You can wake up to pump, then place your milk outside your bedroom and we will store it or use it to feed the baby. You can go right back to sleep while we handle the rest -- we will get baby changed, swaddled, and put back to sleep! If you plan to nurse: When your baby wakes up, your Newborn Care Specialist will change your baby’s diaper and transfer her to you (no need to move). While your baby is nursing, your Newborn Care Specialist can offer lactation support, fix you a fresh glass of water and tidy up the nursery. As your nursing session ends, you can send her a quick text, and your Newborn Care Specialist will transfer your baby back to her nursery and begin her bedtime routine. At this point… you might be fast asleep! For formula-fed babies: If you plan to use formula: Preparation is key to a formula-fed baby. If we expect your little one to eat every 2 to 3 hours, or on-demand, we will make sure to have their next bottle prepped and ready for them. We clean and sterilize all bottles and parts throughout the night, and we can even prep your formula bottles for the next day.