It is my pleasure to welcome you to Nook! My name is Lyssa Zawalski, and I am a postpartum doula undergoing certification with DONA.
My path towards becoming a postpartum doula was a winding one, with stops along the way as a teacher, social worker, and product manager. While I have found a depth to each of these titles, becoming a postpartum doula has felt like so much more.
Quickly after giving birth to my daughter, I realized that I was underprepared and undereducated on what came next. Postpartum was filled with navigating solo parenting, PMADs (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders), and lack of a “village.”
About Me
Hello!
Once enough time had passed and I could more objectively look back at my postpartum period, the most glaring observation was that I had desperately needed help. I needed support in understanding how to feed my baby, what infant sleep looked like, how to find ways to take care of myself (which felt impossible at times). Having a postpartum doula would have changed my postpartum experience as well as the early years of parenthood.
I cannot imagine a more tender time to support a family. I truly believe the care and support that we receive in our postpartum period determines so much of how we start our parenting journeys.
Thank you for being here, and thank you for trusting me with the most precious pieces of your heart.
Why Nook?
Whenever I feel untethered, I seek out spaces around me that provide comfort, safety, and calm. And, when I think about the ideal postpartum experience, I envision providing the family with their own “nook” - their own safe space to slow down and refocus on their transitions. A place to find nurturing in each other, themselves, and me.
Alas, “Nook” was born. It is my hope that as we work together, you feel that sense of safety and calm in my support of you.
Nook
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I’d love to chat more about postpartum doula services. Reach out for more information and to schedule a complimentary consultation!