Lisa Boyd
IBCLC & LCCE
Lactation Consulting and Childbirth Education Services
Student Midwife with Mamacita and Intimate Journeys
"The beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing" Socrates
About me
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), and Apprentice Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) combined with my background in Education and Nutrition, I have found my life's calling working with families through the antenatal, birth and postpartum period. I work for Tenet as a Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator at Twin Cities Hospital and teach community classes for Twin Cities and Sierra Vista Hospitals. I am also in private practice offering Lactation services in-home and attend out-of-hospital births with my Midwife preceptor, Mishell Whitacre (Mamacita Birth and Lactation) providing Lactation, Childbirth and Infant Care and Safety education, tailored to each family's unique needs,
I support mother’s recovery, give gentle, current evidence-based guidance on infant care and feeding, and provide relevant resources as needed, supporting the whole family in this monumental transition.
As a mother of three (and a Grandma of 3!), I know from experience the value of having a supportive, listening ear and an extra pair of hands walking beside you through these early days of infancy.
I offer in-home, private
Lactation Consultations
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Childbirth Education
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Prepared Childbirth Series
Breastfeeding 101
Infant Care and Safety
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Postpartum Doulas
I am no longer providing this service, but valuable info! Please contact me for referrals.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
"Postpartum Doulas fill an important role in providing emotional, physical and evidence-based informational support to the new family after the birth of their baby. The Postpartum Doula works with families in the postpartum period, often called the fourth trimester, offering support, information, instruction, comfort and referrals as needed. Postpartum Doulas support the mother's recovery, give instruction on infant care and feeding and assist with household organization, filling a traditional role sometimes absent in today's modern families." CAPPA
Why Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula?
"As Americans, we are under the impression that new moms are “Superwomen” and can return to life as it was before baby. We must remember to celebrate this new mother and emulate the other cultures that honor new mothers by caring for them, supporting them, and placing value on the magnificent transformation she is going through. This is the greatest gift we can give to new mothers and newborns. A postpartum doula can help bridge the gap of support for new mothers and babies by providing the support and education they need to become confident new mothers."
—Darla Burns, CAPPA Executive Director of Postpartum Doula Programs
What Does a Postpartum Doula Do? (And Not Do?)
Postpartum Doulas DO:
♥ Provide non-biased emotional, physical and informational support during the postpartum period
♥ Encourage the family to seek care that reflects their values and needs
♥ Encourage informed decision making
♥ Support the physical and emotional healing of the mother
♥ Provide information on care options and resources for the mother and newborn
♥ Support and assists with infant feeding
♥ Educate the family on newborn care and characteristics
♥ Provide support to the new mother's partner and/or family
♥ Assist with household organization, light cleaning and infant laundry
♥ Shop for, prep and prepare nutritious meals
Postpartum Doulas DO NOT:
♥ Diagnose medical conditions, but rather refer to healthcare professionals as needed
♥ Interpret medical diagnoses or clinical results
♥ Prescribe or administer treatment of medical conditions
♥ Take over complete care of the infant
♥ Transport any family members
♥ Stay alone with babies or other children
♥ "Sleep train" babies
♥ Act as a housekeeper, baby nurse or nanny
My Services
Credentials & Training
Nutritional Science B.S. Degree from Cal Poly, SLO
Education - Elementary Credential from Chapman University
Pregnancy Loss Training with the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath & Death
Postpartum Doula- in the process of certification through CAPPA
Labor Doula- in the process of certification through CAPPA
IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant through UCSD
CPR Certified- American Heart Association BLS Provider
Mother of Three - School of Life ☺
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