Midwife, Newborn Specialist, Breastfeeding Consultant.Hello!
My name is Eilis. I am a British trained Midwife and have worked
closely with new parents and babies since 1998 as a Midwife and as a Maternity Nurse/ Newborn Specialist. I enjoy working along side parents
supporting and helping to ensure a smooth transition to caring for
their new baby. I have worked with many families and babies,
who each have individual needs and expectations. I always support
parent's wishes, while making practical suggestions. I truly enjoy
working with families during this amazingly special, but often
difficult time. I am flexible, fun and easy to get along with and
always willing to lend a hand where it is needed. I also understand the
importance of discretion and a family's need for their privacy. My
clients often mention how comfortable they feel to have me in their
home.
I can attend to all your baby's needs completely, while you rest. I can
set up a routine that you and your baby will enjoy. I will always
support your wishes and give you the support you need, to feel more
confident with the care of your baby . I can make suggestions tailored
to you and your family's needs, which can make everything flow more
easily, for all of you, as you all adjust to one another. The
feeding, sleeping and play time patterns I suggest for the baby will help the baby sleep better through the night, often waking only
once for a feed by a few weeks old.My duties include all aspects of caring for the baby from
breastfeeding support,or formula feeding, finding the root of feeding
problems like tongue tie, poor positioning at the breast, mastitis, low milk supply, or reflux sometimes mistaken for colic. I can also help with laundry, cooking or ironing. I am available to do live in work available 24 hours.I am happy to travel near and far as necessary. Available for night shifts, or day shifts. I am currently available.
Long term contracts welcome, but I can also come in for a few days to
allow you to rest and can suggest some changes that should help you and
your baby SLEEP remarkably better through the night.I can carry out full postnatal checks at home.
I can also come to your house to do a breastfeeding consultation if you are having problems, or even just to reassure a first time mother that her technique is correct. Please email me for more information. eilisgovan@gmail.com Qualifications: Registered Midwife in Portugal Lactation Educator Adult and Neonatal CPR updated Have all necessary documentation available upon request Excellent references available upon request My Midwife training encompasses all care of the mother and child in the
postpartum period.