“I never thought I’d have a postpartum doula. I had hardly heard about it, but then came my baby more than two months ahead of time and with the stress of the corona period and almost three months of my baby being hospitalized due to being a preemie, all this took their toll on me and I found myself exhausted physically and mentally. I was supposed to be happy and serene having my baby finally at home, but I was a wreck. A good friend of mine told me about Talya. I didn’t want to even think about it at first, but then decided to give it a chance. Today, I thank God for this chance I gave myself. Allowing Talya in our home changed things for the better, I felt better and could be a better mom in a time so critical for my baby’s development. Now that I know that postpartum doula care is so important, I want to explain why.
I wasn’t sure about having someone I didn’t know at home, but very quickly we got used to Talya’s presence. She was very much present and yet so sensitive, peaceful and calming. Hence, I felt taken care of and not intruded upon. Every time Talya left, I was much more relaxed and serene than before. Talya’s ability to flow and be flexible was very important while being with a baby where things can change any minute. She always went with what was going on in such an easy manner that really impressed me. She really cared for us and we felt it. It gave me a lot of strength.
Personally, I’m a person that needs to talk and share and Talya’s presence was very meaningful for me in that aspect – I shared a lot of what was going on in my life and my baby’s development and I always found a very emphatic ear, and often got help from Talya’s suggestions. Sometimes our conversations were deep, sometimes more humorous or shallow, and sometimes we didn’t speak much. Talya was very much attuned to what I needed and that was very good and helpful.
Another aspect of why Talya’s services are so good and special – Talya really knows a lot about baby and mother care. I would ask her questions about my baby’s problems or development or about symptoms I was having almost every time and she always knew and gave me great advice and tips. She knows a lot about nutrition and healthcare. She helped me several times with different physical problems I had such as sciatic pain, indigestion, low breastmilk production, nutrition, exercise etc. It was very helpful for me and avoided my problems becoming more complex and problematic. On top of that, Talya is a reflexologist and massage therapist for both adults and babies. She helped me with my baby’s gastrointestinal problems and gave me weekly sessions of reflexology.
Because my baby was born a preemie, nursing didn’t get off to a good start. I almost gave up nursing- which for a preemie is extremely important. Talya’s help here was crucial: she kept on encouraging me, helped me organize the things I needed to support breastfeeding such as my nutrition, milk-inducing foods and herbs and gave me reflexology sessions for increasing breastmilk. Honestly, she helped me much more than the lactation consultant. Breastfeeding was extremely important for my baby who had a gastrointestinal problem due to his being a preemie. The gastroenterologist’s prescription for his condition was nursing and thank God for Talya’s help with that. Without her consistent encouragement, I would have stopped nursing my baby when he was around four months old, two months old in corrected age. Now he’s nine months old and still nursing! and eating solids and feeling very well, thank God.
Another important part of Talya’s help was her taking care of my baby, who grew to like her more and more. I could take a shower or eat a meal without rushing while Talya played with my baby who enjoyed himself and was calm.
I would have never thought that help with home chores would be so meaningful, but it was. Having my house in order with the laundry folded, the dishes washed, my snack box full, my milk-inducing tea bottles filled, and cooked food ready were all a great help that allowed me to relax and focus my energy on my baby and in my recuperation.
Now you can understand why Talya’s postpartum care was so essential for me and my baby and our relationship. Talya just finished working with us, and I already really miss her presence. I highly recommend her, and recommend saving money ahead of time for her services or offering them as a gift to a woman who just gave birth. It would be the best gift ever.
Thank you Talya 💗”
~ Yael
“I was very happy with the immediate, at home, postpartum care services provided by Talya Freitag. I knew that the first week home, baby and I would need a lot of care and some much-needed TLC. We are thankful to have had Talya to evaluate, guide, and assist, hands-on with the postpartum recovery care process. She is creative, wise and very resourceful. I would recommend other postpartum families to utilize her services as well!”
~ S.P.
“Talya helped us to settle in after the birth of our first child. She accompanied us during the first weeks at home in her very gentle way and gave incredibly helpful advice without ever dominating our learning process. She was amazing with our daughter and always affirmed and encouraged us as parents. I highly recommend her and hope other parents can enjoy the first weeks with their newborn the same way we did.”
~ Heike
“Talya is beyond incredible!
I and our family are extremely blessed to have her help during this postpartum period.
I am currently 1 month postpartum with our second child. My experience with our first child postpartum (5 years ago) was a total disaster. I and my husband were traumatized by the shock and overwhelming anxiety that came with being first time parents and not having the proper support, nurturing or guidance that we needed. We didn’t have family support or support from community/friends. I wasn’t eating enough or drinking enough. Our baby was screaming/crying/unhappy for most of the day which gave both my husband and I intense anxiety. I started to not sleep at all and I had to get on sleeping medications. My baby wasn’t nursing and I had to switch to formula very soon after he was born. In a nutshell the first 4 months of being postpartum was a nightmare for us, I cried non-stop and felt so confused and alone.
Now 5 years later, we just had our second child. Because of what we went through with our first I promised myself it cannot be like that again. During this pregnancy I planned for the more peaceful postpartum experience possible. I made sure I bought/rented all that I needed to make post birth home life as comfortable as possible; I also made sure a meal train was set up for us. The BIGGEST thing that I did to help us with this huge life transition was hiring Talya Freitag. I met with her during pregnancy in our home. I shared with her all about my past experience and what kind of help I would need. We created a set plan of days and hours and spoke about what our needs are and how to create the most peaceful transition. Also, I want to add that throughout my pregnancy my husband and I put aside savings each month to have this help in place.
Talya came to the hospital the day after I gave birth and already worked her magic. Firstly, she right away was able to help me with nursing my baby from day 1, giving me amazing tips and tricks to get nursing started right. She watched my baby while I showered and took care of myself in the hospital. She even gave me a deep tissue massage that I desperately needed from straining my body from labor.
After the hospital, Talya came to our home. Every day since birth until now has felt totally manageable because of her. She has completely transformed the way my husband and I view postpartum life and newborns. Because of her incredible support I have felt able to handle each day no matter what it brings.
Talya makes sure both my husband and I eat a healthy breakfast and lunch every day, are drinking enough water, and taking care of our needs. She takes care of our baby so I can go shower/take care of myself. She will rock and comfort our baby and put him to sleep. She has taught us how to understand our baby’s needs, she has been teaching us all about newborn health. She taught us a new way to perceive our baby’s cry and how to really stay calm and balanced through it.
Anytime I felt overwhelmed and felt like I can’t do it anymore I would sit with Talya and express to her what I’m going through and she would be able to not just validate but also teach me how normal it is and explain why It is I feel a certain way. She would teach me that my body is still healing and explain what it’s been through and the process it will go through week by week. She taught me all about proper nutrition and also makes me special tea that helps my milk supply. Talya has been making sure our home stays in order each day. She will do laundry/ fold clothes/ dishes/ cook meals for us. I have been experiencing intense back and neck pain from labor and from all the nursing and holding and Talya has been giving me deep tissue massages and releasing deep knots and tension. Also, I really allow myself to have a break from taking care of my baby while she is here and I will go and relax on my balcony or go for a walk which is so important for my mental health.
I have been able to sleep so well at nights and I believe a huge part of it is because the anxiety is not there due to having the support we really needed.
I wish this for every new mom to be able to go through their postpartum with the proper care and nurturing that we all need. It’s not easy to have a newborn but having this support has kept me balanced and feeling able to continue being the best mom I can be. I needed to feel held and taken care of during this huge life change. Talya is truly an incredible person that is beyond comforting, calming, helpful, and so knowledgeable! Words cannot describe how much healing she has brought into our home and lives.
I can’t recommend Talya enough!
We are forever grateful to her and are truly enjoying our postpartum life with all that is brings.”
~ Sheera
“You were a great help with figuring out how to handle being a new mother and continue doing tasks around the house especially having postpartum depression. You made it easier for me to deal with my baby and taught me little tricks to help calm her down. I highly recommend you to anyone who needs help dealing with postpartum.”
~ Malka
“Talya’s presence after birth created a structure for me to handle the mishmash of day and night, the endless tiredness, and the worry about whether baby is ok and whether I’m doing ok. Her knowledge and sensitivity gave me self-esteem as a mother, as she guided me in the murky world of nursing, explained baby’s development and my own needs. She tended to my aches and pains, helped organize the house, organize my unwired brain, made sure we ate breakfast and lunch every day. She helped us ease into our own rhythm. She’s been a lifeline in a time when life is completely upside down. I can honestly say that this has been a peaceful postpartum for us, and I never thought that would be possible!”
~ Geula Geurts
“Knowing that Talya would come every day and spend time with my partner (who was post-cesarean) after a difficult night, and make sure baby and mother were doing ok, was a huge support for me as a partner and father. I was freer to take care of our oldest daughter, who needed a lot of attention, to do work, to feel less burdened and worried. Talya gave us the tools to care for ourselves and our little family.”
~ Yonatan Berg
“When I gave birth in November of 2021, the country shut down due to COVID, so my parents couldn’t come to visit. I was a first-time mom and feeling so overwhelmed—I realized I needed help. I learned about Talya and her postpartum doula services and gave her a call. She came over the very next day. Talya taught me invaluable lessons about how to take care of a newborn baby and also taught me about how my daughter was developing physiologically each week. She helped me relax and I learned how to follow my baby’s cues to better understand her needs. When Talya came to the house, I could nap or do chores that needed to get done while Talya watched the baby or cooked a nutritious meal. I learned such a wealth of information from Talya… I call her the “baby guru.” I HIGHLY recommend her services for all moms. I’m 100% a better, more knowledgeable mom after working with Talya.”
~ Maddie
“I’m a person who’s not used to anyone helping me, but after a complicated C-section, Talya came to my rescue. She knew just what to do even when I didn’t know what to give her to take care of, whether it be taking care of the baby when I needed to rest, doing the laundry and cleaning up around the house, making me breakfast, including real oatmeal that I ended up craving until the next time she came and made it for me again. She gave me massages and reflexology that rejuvenated my body, especially since I felt like I was stagnant and my body was aching. Last but not least, she was an ear for me when I needed to process the birthing experience I went through and she was always there to give practical advice. Everything she did was with a huge heart, and because she cared so much. I am so thankful to Talya and all that she did for me throughout this challenging period of time.”
~ Laura
“I first met Talya when I scheduled a pregnancy massage with her at 35 weeks. She is a professional in her field and targeted the problem areas in my weary body. I left feeling rejuvenated and ready to endure another four weeks of pregnancy. However, at my next doctor’s appointment I had to be induced because of some medical issues I was experiencing. I phoned Talya right away to schedule her services as soon as I got home with our newborn. She was such a blessing to our family! Every time she arrived, I would let her know what was going on with me and the baby. She was knowledgeable about what I was going through in my recovery and offered ways that could help me be more comfortable. She really took care of me when she visited. I felt pampered and cared for by receiving a back or foot massage to help my achy body relax and heal. Hiring a postpartum doula, like Talya, should be at the top of every new mom’s list. You won’t regret the investment. Thank you Talya, You are a blessing!”
~ Maria