"Pam brings intelligence, compassion, and a heartfelt interest in the well-being of families to her role as a doula and breastfeeding educator. She has the uncanny ability to intuit what kinds of help are most needed without being asked – an immeasurable gift during the foggy, sleep-deprived days of early parenthood! She also has a special ability to help anxious new parents discover their own innate wisdom and skill, fostering confidence and enhancing the bond with their babies. Pam's natural sense of humor, patience, and obvious enjoyment of her work are just the icing on the cake. She has been nothing short of a gift to our family through our two sons' early days, delivering us across rocky early days of nursing, and helping us to maintain a functional household when our own extended family was not available. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
~ Brooke J., Greensboro, Family Support Network of Central Carolina, CDSA Liaison
"First, I want to thank you for all of your help over the last couple of weeks with our two little ones. It was great to have the extra pair of hands to help Karen for a few days, and it was even better to tap some of your knowledge and experience for suggestions about our little ones - everything from helping us to understand some of the not-so-obvious reasons that Andy was crying to suggesting the Maya Wrap, which Karen and Andy both love. Your very supportive and gently proactive approach made it very easy for us, particularly at such a chaotic time. I can't thank you enough."
~ David K., Cary
"I don't know what I would have done without Pam after the birth of my daughter. My husband and I were new to the area, and Pam provided much needed guidance and emotional and physical support. She was truly invaluable to my family." ~ Beth L., Ohio
"It wasn't only the breastfeeding that Pam helped me with. It was also those crazy moments when you wonder how to get through the day with a newborn, how you will ever have a "normal" life again. Her confidence in me and her constant encouragement helped me build my confidence. She realized that as a mother I had my own beliefs and ways, and she never tried to convince me that I was wrong or that I should be doing something differently. In the first few weeks after birth, this is so important. When you are bombarded with "you should do this..." "you shouldn't do that..." it is invaluable to have someone on your side."
~ Nancy T., Garner
"Pam is a wonderful postpartum doula! I have twins and she is amazing with them. She is very caring and supportive and easy to work with. Once when I needed someone to help me all day on short notice, Pam went out of her way to make sure that she could find someone for me even though she was not available. She is great with multiples! I would highly recommend her to all."
~ Jackie R., Morrisville
"Pam went above and beyond her role as a doula when our triplets came home from the hospital and we were overwhelmed and exhausted. Pam helped us through lots of challenges including breastfeeding and baby care along with our everyday routine chores. She always provided just the right suggestions and could anticipate our needs even before we could! Our girls love Pam and so do we. She is a wonderful doula and friend. I can honestly say that we are better parents because of her knowledge, guidance and support."
~ Sally & Paul D., Raleigh
pdiamond@firstdaze.com
919-274-0445