Tamra Wright
Postpartum Doula
Newborn Care Specialist
About me
My Story
I have had a natural affinity for babies since childhood. I was a sought after, favorite babysitter as a young teenager. Calming a new baby was second nature to me.
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As a mother of 4 and 'young' grandmother of 11, I am enjoying a career of being able to help new parents have a happier and
more confident beginning with their newborn.
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I have had a variety of careers. I received a B.S. in design and worked as a Kitchen and Bath designer for 20+years. I achieved a Masters Program certificate in Textile and Pattern and developed a creative paper cake topper business after graduating. I definitely love creativity but love this new career of doing something that I dearly love. Babies!
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I am also known as a healthnut. I have always felt that there is a strong connection of our emotional/physical whole being and what we put in our bodies. So I pay attention to all things health and wellness and advocate clean eating. Which makes me naturally bright and happy and on top of what's important! Which for you as a prospective client is great, to have a healthy doula taking care of you and your llittle one.
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My Philosophy
For new parents there are so many new and strange challenges, that all the preparing in the world may leave them feeling that they didn't do enough to prepare for their new bundle of joy.
Many parents aren't aware of what constitutes normal newborn growth and development, and normal recovery for the mother. In the middle of all that new awareness, the factor of little to no sleep makes it difficult to feel confident in tending to all the details in the beginning.
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The time frame of the first 4 months is so small and yet it is so important to not miss the sweetness and happiness and joy that this sweet fresh baby brings to their lives. My role in this 4th trimester of pregnancy is to provide new parents with education, non-judgemental support and companionship.
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I feel that mothering the mother enables her to recover from pregnancy to birth and focus her energy on bonding with her new baby. Helping manage the surroundings gives her and the family breathing room to adjust to a new member of the family that needs a LOT of attention.
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My Training
Certified Postpartum Doula
DONA International Training 2018.
PCD(DONA)
Newborn Care Solutions Foundation Class Graduate
BLS Adult & Pediatric trained
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certified.
TrustLine certified
Tamra is a dream come true! She helped us for 10 weeks when little Matty was born, and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to bring her on. We didn't have any help at night with our first two children, and I cannot tell you how much quicker the post-delivery recovery was after all that extra sleep. She even built connections with our older kids and helped us with a few date nights before our contract was up. I would highly recommend Tamra if you're looking for night help with your little one. Just make sure to book her early! Lindsay M.
“Tamra was so wonderful with my newborn and made me feel at ease. She is very sweet and reliable. My son and I both enjoyed the time we spent with her!”
Allison G.
"Tamra gave us the confidence we needed as new parents. She took care of the small things so we could concentrate on our new little guy!"
Danielle G.
"She was extremely professional in her demeanor and we were 100% confident in not only her love of babies and abilities to calm them, but also her care in staying safe. It's worth the investment to bring her in - as she gave us invaluable peace of mind."
Blake M.
"My husband and I are first time parents so we were very nervous about anyone holding or caring for our little one. She showed us how to give her a bath that is enjoyable for her as well as for us."
Nicole V
"She not only helped us get some much needed rest, she also helped us understand more about our baby's sleep patterns, coached us on how to handle night sleep going forward, and provided moral support at a very difficult time. She also took great care of our little one - soothing her back to sleep with barely a cry each night - and was a tactful and thoughtful presence in our home."
Alexis M
"Tamra is very sweet and she was wonderful with my newborn, which helped me get some much needed sleep. I trust her completely with my babe. She's very experienced! Also, she makes delicious lactation cookie!!"
H S
"She shared not only her knowledge, but also wisdom from her experience as a doula, a mother, and grandmother which I highly valued. She was very approachable, professional, and offered great advice when asked."
Emelina C.
"Tamra is very knowledgeable, she helped us with baby's sleep, giving bath and sharing all the most important advice on how to deal with a newborn."
Francesca B
"Tamra was so supportive and helpful with our newborn, giving us tips for everything from sleeping, nursing, feedings, bathing, and more! My husband and I were able to get more sleep in, which is absolutely priceless as a new parent!"
Stella C
"We are so grateful to have found Tamra. She was a calming presence during what was a stressful time for us as new parents and we learned from her and benefited from her kindness. We had no concerns during our time with Tamra and were only sad that she couldn't stay forever. We would gladly work with Tamra again."
Caroline C
We worked with Tamra right after we got home from the hospital through to when our baby turned 3 weeks. The moment she arrived for her first shift, we knew we had made the right choice. As first time parents, we felt so stressed and strung out. Having Tamra's support gave us the reprieve we needed to care for our baby, ourselves, and one another. Through her expertise and education, we also gained confidence in our abilities as parents. She definitely has a special touch with babies. In addition to that, her postpartum and lactation support is also amazing. I likely would have given up on nursing had it not been for her help as soon as I got home from the hospital. Tamra is a truly special individual.
We love Tamra. She cares for her clients well beyond the contract ending. She's
a gem.
Kimanh D
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Simply put, Tamra is amazing. She took care of my newborn twins and treated me, my husband and our babies as family. She provided emotional and physical support post partum and allowed me the sleep I needed to recover. I felt 100% confident leaving my babies in her care and would hire her time and time again.
If you are thinking about hiring a doula, DO NOT HESITATE, Tamra is the absolute BEST!
Marie P.
Hiring Tamra to help with our first baby was the best decision we made in our postpartum experience! She was truly a delight to learn from as she took wonderful care of both baby and me. As a new mom, I had a rough recovery in the first few days but with Tamra's help and advice on healthy eating and restful practices -- I was able to recover sooner than expected. Most importantly, she gave us peace of mind and we were able to build our confidence in caring for our daughter. We quickly learned crucial skills as new parents with her exceptional guidance. We only wish we could have had her help for longer!
Brittany P
Tamra is amazing! She took such good care of our baby for 8+ weeks! We were able to relax and get some much needed sleep and healing knowing our baby was in good hands. The night doula relationship is intimate given the postpartum situation and she is a great sounding board and calm presence when things feel a bit crazy with the hormone shifts etc. We definitely will use Tamra again if we have another baby!
Emily L.