Postpartum and Child Passenger Safety Services
What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula is a non-medical support person who provides evidence-based support during a period of time after the birth of a baby. Typically that period of time is somewhere around thirteen weeks, or what is known as the "fourth trimester," but the length of time is really up to the birthing parent and the doula.
Even if you have a big ol' family that desperately wants to be involved (...especially if you have a big ol' family that desperately wants to be involved...), having a third party that is there just for you makes all the difference. Birth is amazing, and hard, and life changing, and terrifying....and that's if things go the way you want them to! Plan ahead and have the help you need on standby; or call when you're neck deep...The Broad is ready for you.
I provide an emotional respite for new parents who need to debrief their experience in a judgement free, educated, and inclusive way. The emotional support needed when transitioning into parenthood varies person to person, caregiver to caregiver. I strive to approach all families that work with me with evidence based information on feeding, infant care, and emotional/physical recovery for the caregivers. We work together to find resources that will fit your needs.
My services differ from that of a typical postpartum doula service in that I am able to offer virtual coaching for any portion of the postpartum experience - including lactation counseling - worldwide. For those local to the Albany, NY area, in person sessions are also available.
Hit the link below to head to the coaching page for a free consultation!
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
Are you sure your car seat is being used correctly?
72% of car seats and booster seats are misused in a way that can increase a child’s risk of injury during a crash.
Correct use of child restraints reduce the risk of injury of a child between 71% and 82% and reduce the risk of death by 28%.
Don’t take the risk! Let The Baby Broad help you ensure your children are as safe as possible.
Virtual Seat Check
Meet over FaceTime or Skype Call*
30 minute abbreviated safety and installation instruction, potential troubleshooting
Additional safety tips and tricks for future family planning
(*helpful to have two people available to allow one to hold camera)
$50
In-Home Installation
Meet with The Broad at home or other space convenient to you
Up to 60 minute safety and installation instruction and demonstration
Supervised installation of up to two car seats in one vehicle (additional seat/car pricing below)
$60*
(*additional seats/cars additional $15 per seat)
Group education
Up to ten people group education on all things Child Passenger Safety.
A great gift for the whole family, including in-laws!
60-90 minutes of fun, evidence-based discussion, and demonstrations
$225*
(*individual seat installation instruction at additional, but discounted fee)
Don't take our word for it, here’s what customers think…
One of the best things I did.
“One of the best things I did before my child was born was to have my car seat installed by a professional. Erica came to our home the day we called her and spent hours of her time teaching us how to install the car seat properly, reviewing the owner’s manual, and giving us knowledge and helpful hints for our baby’s arrival. Erica is intelligent and reliable. I couldn’t be happier that she was part of our journey.”
— R.B.
So convenient!
“I am so thankful that Erica was there to help me with my granddaughter’s car seat installation. I had attempted to do it on my own and would have sworn it was correct, it wasn’t! I could have easily placed our granddaughter in jeopardy! Thank you so much Erica for showing us the whys and hows, and for making it so convenient for me!”
— K.C.
I cried, you will too, do it.
“I consider myself well informed about car seat safety and use, but when Erica came to check my car seat install, there were several corrections needed. Hiring her to educate us in our home was worth the investment in our children’s safety.”
— S.B.
The Broad (Erica Leathem) is a National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certified through Safe Kids Worldwide. The National CPST program is a partnership between The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB), and Safe Kids Worldwide. This certification is the gold standard in child passenger safety.