Lactation, Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Support

Serving Houston & all surrounding areas

About me

Hey y’all, my name is Francesca. I am a native Houstonian, born and raised in East Downtown. I am a 7-time super tia (aunt), Certified Lactation Counselor & ready to be at your service. In 2016, I graduated from the University of Houston, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. I attended The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) conference in 2019, where I received my Certified Lactation Counselor license. Now, I am a Certified Birth Doula.

For the last 10 years, I have been employed at Texas Children’s Hospital, where I worked hand in hand with new and experienced mothers to reach their lactation goals. The expertise and knowledge gained from working at the hospital as well as my personal and fulfilling experience as a loving tia, has defined my path:  empowering each family on their own special journey.

Services Offered

Birth

The role of the birth doula is to provide emotional support to the laboring person and their partner, so the laboring person is more likely to achieve the birth they desire. During active labor, I will be by your side, offering encouragement, comfort, and evidence-based guidance. I’ll help you create a birth plan that aligns with your wishes and provide continuous support during labor and delivery.

  • one or two prenatal home visits

  • prenatal phone consultations

  • labor support during active labor, at home and the birthplace

  • one hour immediately after baby’s birth

  • one-week postpartum visit

Prenatal & Postpartum

New and experienced parents face many challenges, getting to know their babies, learning how to breastfeed, adjusting to their new role and learning to balance the needs of themselves and everyone in the new family. As your postpartum doula, I will:

  • Help with the laundry

  • Prepare meals/help with meal planning

  • Wash dishes (bottles, pump parts and sterilize as needed)

  • Tidy up common areas of your home

  • Disinfect kitchen countertops

  • Assist with baby care and provide instruction on baby care methods

  • Provide information from trusted resources including those from providers in the Houston area; and so much more. 

I will be with you on this beautiful journey, supporting you emotionally and/or helping you process your pregnancy and birth experience.

Lactation Counseling

Being a Certified Lactation Counselor enables me to provide evidence-based information and non-judgmental support to breastfeeding women.

Consider a one-on-one pre/postnatal consultation if you would like to discuss any of the following:

  • Breastfeeding basics

  • Pumping essentials

  • Returning to work

  • Latching challenges

  • Breast/nipple pain or injury

  • Low milk production

  • Baby weight gain concerns

I provide in-home consultations so I can assess how you and your baby work together, enabling me to offer recommendations for correcting or improving latch/positioning; providing information on supplementation as well as weaning.

Let’s talk!

Let’s partner together, schedule a 1:1 session to chat about your needs.