Nanny in Victoria, British Columbia

Hi, I'm Tori! I graduated from Victoria's Pacific Rim College's Holistic Birth and Post-Partum Doula Program in 2015. Since then, I've been practicing as a Doula while working full-time as a Nanny. While I initially provided on-call support for births, my focus has shifted more towards postpartum care. I have a particular fondness for overnight shifts, as they allow parents to get some much-needed rest. My education and experience include: - Babywearing, including wraps and carriers. - Support with breastfeeding. - Preparation and feeding of pumped milk or formula. - Baby-soothing techniques during sleep regression, illness, or teething. - Provision of evidence-based information on postpartum recovery, infant care, and effective parenting techniques. - Assistance with light household chores, including bottle washing, laundry, and tidying up. - Creating a home environment conducive to rest and recovery. - Awareness of postpartum depression and the ability to offer emotional support. I also draw inspiration from several postpartum books, including: - "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" by Tracy Hogg - "Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding" by Dr. Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman - "Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn" by Penny Simkin et al. - "The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Harvey Karp - "Pregnancy Blues" by Shaila Misri - "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley - "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin - "Spiritual Midwifery" by Ina May Gaskin Aside from newborn care, I am educated and comfortable in post-partum care for mum & light housekeeping. I have many years experience with children of all ages from 0-13, with most of my time being spent with children between the ages of 0-3. I have worked in private homes, afterschool care centers, daycares and preschools. Please reach out if you would like to start with a phone call to see if we're a good match! I look forward to hearing from you.