Welcome to NEI Doula Services Resource Page. Please use these resources for your benefit to help you have an enriched pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and parenting experience. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact Lora.

Infant Sleep

Infant sleep resources include the writings of Dr. James McKenna. His biography on Notre Dame University’s site starts out as: “Professor James J. McKenna is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother-infant cosleeping in relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS. In recognition of his work in 2009 he was admitted as a Fellow into the select body of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's most prestigious scientific society. That same year and in recognition of his extensive work with television, radio, and print media he received from the American Anthropological Association the “2008 Anthropology In The Media Award” one of the top three awards presented to anthropologists by the association in recognition of his distinguished work in educating the public to the importance of anthropological concepts.” 

See Dr. McKenna’s book link below.

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

2023 Parent Handout for Cosleeping 2019 Bedsharing and Breastfeeding Protocol

For more than 25 years, ABM has been bringing doctors together to provide evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing breastfeeding across the globe. A vast body of research has demonstrated significant nutritional, physiological, and psychological benefits for both mothers and children that last well beyond infancy. But while breastfeeding is the foundation of a lifetime of health and well-being, clinical practice lags behind scientific evidence.

By building on our legacy of research into this field and sharing it with the broader medical community, we can overcome barriers, influence health policies, and change behaviors.

 

Parent onine Trainings:

Thrive Training Institute For convenient life saving courses and choking prevention, I recommend

A Heavenly Welcome Online Childbirth Class. Ask about Lora’s client link to receive a discount.

Postpartum Recovery:

www.postpartumprogress.com is one of the top blogs in both the categories of mental health and pregnancy/childbirth, and has been recognized by such organizations as WebMD and Mental Health America for its impact. Check it out for support and encouragement for postpartum mental health issues. Learn about symptoms, tools to manage, and get free downloads. Contact me if you have any questions or need more support and resources.

https://www.postpartum.net/ Did you know? 1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression. We provide direct peer support to families, train professionals, and provide a bridge to connect them.

NEI Doula Handouts:

Care Providers and support groups:

Other Resources

Help for Quitting smoking before or during pregnancy is an important step in trying to conceive and sustain a life within your body. It increases your chances of conception and having a healthy baby. The Indiana Tobacco Quit Line offers services to women to quit, during and after pregnancy, through one-on-one telephone counseling with a 24 hour Quit Coach. Quitting tobacco is hard. Don't give up! You can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or go towww.quitnowindiana.com/pregnant

The Birth Injury Justice Center has compiled the most in-depth resources nationwide to help guide and assist families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries. Many birth injuries are the result of medical negligence before, during, or after labor and delivery. Learning birth injury causes, signs, and treatments can empower and guide you as you take action to help your child. For live help 24/7, follow this link. www.childbirthinjuries.com/

Baby and Children’s Furniture Olde Oak Tree Furniture + Design has available the highest quality conversion cribs available. Each style can convert into a toddler bed and full-size bed. Designed and crafted by Northern Indiana Amish Builder Olde Town Oak. Olde Oak Tree is located at 11535 Leo Rd. in Fort Wayne. Lora’s clients receive an additional $100 off of a crib and/or baby furniture purchase.

 
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Gift CertificatesPurchasing a Gift Certificate for doula services is a practical way to send your love and support to an expectant woman and her family, whether you are a family member or friend, in town or out of town. You can do this by sending th…

Gift Certificates

Purchasing a Gift Certificate for doula services is a practical way to send your love and support to an expectant woman and her family, whether you are a family member or friend, in town or out of town. You can do this by sending the contribution amount by Paypal, Venmo or land mail, and we’ll do the rest.

Follow these steps:
1. send payment by Paypal to Lmschnurr@msnl.com (use friends and family option), or Venmo @Lora-Schnurr, or contact us for check payment. Please note with payment, “gift certificate for….”
2. give recipient’s name and email address
3. give your name and email address
4. designate which email address to send Gift Certificate

Please contact NE Indiana Doula Services with questions.

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