Doula announces virtual support services to fill gap in perinatal support during COVID-19 Pandemic

PEMBERTON, N.J. - June 15, 2020 - PRLog -- Certified Doula, Jaimie Zaki, owner of Little Bear Services, LLC, teaches new mothers how to birth and breastfeed with confidence during a time when many expecting parents are nervous about becoming parents during a pandemic. Jaimie is now offering self-paced online breastfeeding & childbirth classes in addition to  one-on-one birth preparation support.

Parents welcoming new babies have been in desperate need of evidence based guidance and support for years now, but in the midst of  fears misconceptions about COVID-19, it is more important than ever that parents are supported during their pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum experiences. Studies show that continuous support during labor helps improve birth outcomes, and patient involvement in decision making results in more positive perceptions of the birth experience. Unfortunately, many hospitals across the United States are still limiting patients' options to have skilled labor support present during birth.

With cancelled classes and limited labor support, it is crucial for parents to be prepared to be fierce self advocates. The skill of confident self advocacy is rooted in a foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to practice specific communication skills. Jaimie is dedicated to unpacking parents' concerns about birth and breastfeeding and providing them with tools to welcome their baby with confidence.

"We're working hard to get doulas back in hospitals, but we don't know how long that will take, and we know even if we are allowed back, that could change at any given minute," Jaimie explains, "This is why I'm providing free initial virtual consultations to families who need support. This way we can determine individual needs and make a plan for reaching their goals."

Jaimie offers both self-paced online childbirth and breastfeeding classes, and one-to-one support for parents who are determined to improve their birth experiences! Parents can enroll in a class by visiting www.littlebearlactation.com/classes.

Jaimie Zaki, owner of Little Bear Services, LLC, and mother of three, is dedicated to helping women birth and breastfeed with confidence. Since 2018, Jaimie Zaki has supported dozens of families through their pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding challenges. Jaimie is on a mission to ensure that families across the United States feel supported in their goals and have positive birth experiences and healthier birth outcomes.