Melinda supported our family with effortless grace until our son was 12 weeks old. Melinda is very special. It was apparent immediately how much she cared for our son Leo (and for us). As we became new parents, Melinda eased our anxieties, anticipated our family's needs, and reassured us when we doubted our instincts.
With Melinda's help, I was able to rest and attain some balance in my new role as a mother. And of course, our son loved seeing her each morning.
In large part due to her expert and loving support, my husband and I were able to spend the "fourth trimester" delighting in and bonding with our baby and gaining confidence as parents. We are so grateful that Melinda was with us during this most precious time. We would have asked her to stay forever if we could!
-Bridget & Tyler, Manhattan
I had not planned on any help for my 2nd baby. But an emergency c-section 5 weeks early after months of bed rest left me feeling unspeakably weak and at a loss for how to proceed with daily life.
From the first moment we met Melinda, she was able to anticipate my entire family’s needs - not only what I needed as a healing mother but also those of my newborn son, my husband, and my 5 year old son, who had a very hard time adjusting to his new life. Melinda did anything and everything we needed to get through our daily lives and also prepare us for life on the other side of the “fourth trimester”.
From the get-go Melinda helped me figure out how to soothe my newborn and help him through his difficult sleep periods. She helped us understand his schedule and to this day I implement all of what she taught us. She was also so supportive and non-judgmental when I needed to supplement. She even met with two of my sitters to help them learn how to feed and care for such a tiny pre-term baby. She cooked amazing meals, organized all of my bottles and pumping supplies, did laundry - all without having to be asked.
Most importantly, she focused very much on me getting rest so I could be available to the rest of my family. Her love of us shined through all she did.
-Diana & Sean, Brooklyn
I’d definitely recommend Melinda! I didn't have her with me in the first week, and I wish I had because it would have made things so much easier. This was our first baby and we don’t have family nearby, so we were on our own except for Melinda’s help.
We love her! In fact, after 5 months we still asked her to come back to help care for our son and talk through any questions I have. She has the calming and helpful presence you are looking for.
If we have another baby, I will definitely hire her again.
-Amy & Steve, Brooklyn