Bilingual Doula services in Buenos Aires

I've been meaning to post this for awhile for those of you who are looking for a doula. Maria Nogues was our doula when our daughter was born and is a fabulous resource in Buenos Aires. Here's information on her and her services. Please contact Maria DIRECTLY if you are interested in her services.

If you're not interested in reading about parenting information don't read any further :)

As an American/Argentine (my parents are Argentine but I was born and raised in the US) doula and lactation consultant, I work with foreign families during the perinatal period, to help them fully enjoy the pregnancy, birth & early days with their new baby. As a doula my job is to strive to create a nurturing environment for the mother, father, and baby and provide non-medical support- "mothering the mother" during these exciting and challenging times.

As a lactation consultant I work as a member of the healthcare team specializing in the
clinical management of breastfeeding. At a lactation visit, I’ll spend 1.5 to 2 hours with you and your baby. If your need is for a simple breastfeeding check-up, I evaluate how breastfeeding is going and provide you with all the information you need.
If you are having a breastfeeding problem, I will determine the cause of your problem, contact your pediatrician or obstetrician (depending on the cause) and leave you with a personalized lactation plan that we all agree on. We’ll stay communicated via unlimited phone follow-ups and if another visit is necessary we’ll arrange for it.
If necessary I will also teach you techniques to make breastfeeding more comfortable and provides you with an overview of normal breastfeeding.
There is not much support or knowledge about breastfeeding in the healthcare system in Argentina. And when faced with a difficulty Dr.'s usually indicate formula, instead of solving the problem to continue breastfeeding taking advantage of all it's benefits.
That's why I suggest a check up once baby is born to avoid any problems that could arise.

I am an American/ Argentine, totally bilingual/ bi cultural and this helps during the very vulnerable pregnancy/ postpartum time for expat families!

Motherhood is a major life transition and the adjustment period feels less overwhelming when your questions and concerns are addressed and you feel supported. It is for this reason that women and their families value the help a Doula offers. Doulas differ greatly from baby nurses as they are not there solely to tend to the baby’s needs; but to encourage and teach families to care for their own newborn and on the families bonding needs, more importantly, Mother's recovery. I'm flexible to the needs of each family.

My services are individually  tailored to meet the unique needs of each client  and family. These could include any or all of the following:
-        Overview of options and routine procedures when giving birth in Buenos Aires.
-    Referrals / recommendations on finding the appropriate Obstetrician/ Neonatologist/ Pediatrician.
-    Pregnancy  Exhaustion Or Bedrest Care
-    "First  Night" Services  & "Night  Care" Services
-    Doula
-    Infant Nutrition Counseling & Education- As a Lactation Consultant I offer Individual sessions to answer questions and concerns and to give hands-on help in learning how to breastfeed. Inpatient visits during the hospital stay or outpatient consultations are available in my office or at the familys' home, when issues arise, or continue after discharge (difficult latch- on, sore nipples, breast refusal, slow weight gain, prematurity, breast infection, twins & triplets, incorporating solids and weaning, etc)
CONTACT MARIA
153-151-7687

Comments

[sophia]

Hi! I did a search for "rioplatense linguistics" on google and stumbled into your blog. I am a junior at Smith college, studying abroad in Buenos Aires. Spanish major, linguistics minor. I'm hoping to do an independent research project next semester on the traits and origins of Rioplatense Spanish, but so far it's been hard for me to find good resources. I'm curious if you'd know where to start? Books/articles in either English or Spanish are fine. Any help greatly appreciated! Thanks.