Phone: 704-728-1855

Website: www.mommymatterscharlotte .com

Email: doulaheidie@yahoo.com

Training/Certification: DONA certified

Bio: After working in the corporate world and feeling the fit wasn't right,
I decided to get certified as a postpartum doula, which I'm currently in the
process of doing.    I've been around children of all ages (newborn to
teens) since I was 10 years old and it comes naturally to me.  I've worked
at a pre-school, at a children's museum and have been a nanny for
several families.  The fact is I enjoy working with children, families and
getting to be a part of their lives!

Philosophy: The reason I decided to become a postpartum doula comes
down to the simple fact that I love the idea of helping new mothers and
families through the transitional period of life with baby.  Many moms (and
fathers, partners, etc..) can find this time to be stressful and exhausting,
and I'd like to help ease that in any way I can.  As a postpartum doula, I
understand that parents, whether new or experienced, need time to adjust
to their additional responsibilities.

How many families do you serve each year?  

How long do you work with postpartum families?  
Up to 12 weeks

What areas do you serve?  Any area within an hour drive of central Charlotte

Services include but not limited to:

Providing information and support on breast and/or bottle feeding
Help facilitate parent-baby bonding
Educate and guide parents how to care for their newborn, to interpret their baby's cues, and to trust their
instincts in responding to their baby's needs
Performing small household tasks
Helping reduce family stress
Screening for postpartum mood disorders
Recommend local resources and referrals

Additional services:
I am a part-time photographer, so for an additional fee I can photograph baby, siblings, family, etc.
Heidie Gorgas
POSTPARTUM DOULA
CHARLOTTE, NC * HUNTERSVILLE, NC * CONCORD, NC * GASTONIA, NC * SHELBY, NC * HICKORY, NC * STATESVILLE, NC *  ROCK HILL, SC * FT. MILL, SC