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…”My return home from the hospital was much easier because of Marilyn’s training and assistance….she provided daily help with all aspects of his care at home… I was able to get the rest I needed to in order to feed and nurture him, which helped me have a very quick recovery”.
…”I
would highly recommend Marilyn Platt as a doula….she is
an expert about prenatal, birth and post partum care, but also
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…”Mrs.
Platt worked 2 weeks 24 hours per day for the birth of our second
child… Having Marilyn in our home to nurture and care for
our baby was a most positive experience as she helped every member
of our family adjust to our new addition…..highly trained,
experienced and having a Baby Nurse who gave ear infection care,
interrupted her cries and advised us on how to avoid continual
crying spells, helped establish a routine, and gave my husband
and me renewed confidence in our abilities to care for our newborn…..she
played a special part with our 2 1/2 year old son, helping him
get used to having a new sister…. she provided breastfeeding
guidance and support…kept a log, kept nursery in order,
documented schedule so there would be an easy transition once
she left….(she was) up-to-date with new literature which
continually educates herself……(she was) a consumate
professional, but has a very tender manner with babies and children….exercised
such patience, total confidence in her abilities and provided
us with a delightful memory of our household at this stressful
time….I would recommend Marilyn without any reservations.”
June 2004, Julia and David – Houston, TX
“…I could have never been a mother without her…helped
me gain parenting confidence….her loving guidance got us
off to a great start….Because she was a R.N., I knew nothing
could happen she could not handle….she came highly recommended
by a midwife and had an excellent reputation in town…..she
got my breastfeeding off to a good start in a voice filled with
wisdom and a sense of certainty that I had yet to acquire…'all
will be fine', and so it is (was)…a new mother that has
Marilyn in her world is a blessed woman indeed and her baby is
too!....” “….recommend
Marilyn Platt for any position involving child nursing care….she
served in a nanny capacity forseveral weeks following the birth
of my child in 1998…she has an innate nurturing capability
essential to care for your newborn….my husband and I were
impressed with her professionalism and her genuine affection for
our child….. “….Marilyn
was empathic and very ‘there’ for Steve and me….she
was my birth doula and was by my side through surgery taking wonderful
pictures…she put my husband at ease explaining every detail…..she
provided suggestions for breastfeeding which were so valuable
that I had quick sussess….(she stayed) with us for a week
so I could rest …she helped me through post partum depression
I was experiencing….she controlled visitors and stressful
times…..(she) affirmed jour parenting skills as my husband
was so overwhelmed; so she was able to encourage him to communicate
his fears and feel better about his ability to parent…you
could see the love and passion with the baby….(she) provided
tons of affection to the baby and (she) actually very maternal
with me which I found invaluable….her passion is babies
so a position as Baby Nurse is a perfect match….” “….Marilyn
joined us as a doula to follow through after the birth of our
baby….(she was our childbirth educator and BN the first
weeks of motherhood….(she) was unbiased and provided all
options and supported my choices….she photographed the entire
experience from birth through the post partum period at home….now
these pictures are my most valuable possessions…..upon arrival
at home everything was in it’s place and she was waiting
for us…..(she fielded) all visitors and calls….(she
was there for the first bath and she taught how to swaddling…I
could relax and just be a Mom….she was like having a walking
encyclopedia….my new mom experience was blessed and I thank
Marilyn….Marilyn has a conbination of social work, nursing,
mothering; together make her the perfect BN….(she has) genuine
love for motherhood…(she) was comforting….I highly
recommend Marilyn for any postion that involves mothers, new parents
and babies….(I) think caring is her calling…..” “….Marilyn
was our BN for three weeks full time for our third son….(her)
professionalism was always evident as was her kindness and caring
in her concern for our baby sons welfare…..(her) thoughtfulness
extended to our two older sons and was alsyas sure to include
them with new brother….her kindness and thoughtfullness
made her a pleasure to have in our home at this happy and busy
time…I recommend her highly and unequivocally…” “….Marilyn
has kindly looked after our son, Alex, as a BN and as a babysitter
for 6 months….(she was) able to handle difficult moments
with much love, but very professionally….(we were) very
impressed with Marilyn's firm., but calm demeanor and her ability
to manage any situation calmly and lovingly….(she) taught
coping skills with respect to feeding, sleep schedules, nurturing
and overall baby care….(she was) very discrete in the family
environment and a joy to talk to anytime….(we) recommend
Marilyn unreservedly…”. “….(she)
was my Baby Nurse for triplets for a few weeks after their birth..
The triplets were 5 weeks early with one born with premature lungs…..I
am a single Mom and relied heavily on Marilyn for guidence and
support…..(she) organized the nursery completely, oversaw
round the clock feeding schedules and all care….she was
extraordinarily organized, efficient and competant…..(she)
showered the babies with tons of love and affection……(she)
is an asset as a Professional Baby Nurse….” “….(she)
came to us after our first child and to help with me after the
C/S….Marilyn educated my husband and I on newborn care as
we were inexperienced……(she) provided encouragement
in a big transition in our lives……(she) provided valuable
information on setting up a nursery and gathered items for us
at Babies R Us……(she) took over the care of our newborn,
but also helped me and allowed me to rest and recover…..Marilyn’s
energy, commitment and experience made the adjustment less overwhelming…..(we)
recommend without reservations.” “….Marilyn
was our 24 hour live-in Baby Nurse about a month after our premature
twins….(she) was extremely good and conscentious care of
the twins….kept track of their schedule on a log to keep
a routine…..she wanted to prevent complete chaos in the
household…..(she) did many duties that were outside of a
Baby Nurse….(she) completely organized and arranged all
of the baby equipment in the kitchen……(she brought
books and videos that were helpful to us regarding twins and how
to get the babies to sleep peacefully…….(she) showered
our seven year old with attention and affection ….(she)
involved her in the babies care and made what was a difficult
time a happy one for our little girl….she never felt like
a third wheel… her background as a RN. and a therapist were
extremely helpful….very knowledgeable and loving care with
the mother and babies day and night……(her) care of
me during my bout with post partum depression and breastfeeding
was extremely helpful and significant in my recovery…she
became a part of our family…..(we) don’t know how
we could have survived without her help, kindness and extremely
professional care….(we) highly recommend her as a Baby Nurse…”
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