Testimonials
« Maryline played an integral and instrumental role in caring for our premature triplets (and us!) from the moment they came home. Always extremely knowledgeable, professional, nurturing, calm and supportive, Maryline anticipated our needs and intuitively understood our baby-related concerns. From correcting an over-looked pumping issue, to doing the 3am feed, to stepping in to soothe another colicky baby when we were too exhausted to speak, Maryline was our life-line. There were many days when we counted the minutes until her arrival, knowing that everything would be better once she was there to lend a hand, an ear and a shoulder. The babies absolutely adored her, as did we.
I simply cannot imagine trying to survive those first few months without Maryline's exceptional care »
« Hiring Maryline was a great decision. As a first time mother of twin boys the amount work was way more than I had anticipated. I hesitated getting help at first, trying to do everything myself with some help from my mother and mother-in-law. After a few weeks it was clear that I needed more assistance. Maryline came by 2 or 3 times a week for the first 3 months. She was extremely calm and caring with the boys and helped out with the housework. She would provide advice/assistance when asked but always followed my wishes and was non-judgemental. She gave me the peace of mind and rest that I needed. It's clear that she loves her job and is very professional.
For anyone hesitating: do it for yourself, it's worth it! »
« For the first 4 months of my son's life, he had colic and severe/uncontrolled reflux. As a result, he was screaming day and night. By the time the colic subsided and the reflux got under control, he did not know how to sleep for long periods of time (i.e. 30-45 minute naps, waking every 2 hours) and was chronically overtired (as was I!).
After 5 months of very little sleep and only small successes in correcting the issues on our own, I contacted Maryline as she was highly recommended to me by my neighbour. Maryline assessed the situation and was able to pinpoint rather quickly what was causing our son to take very short naps during the day and waking up a few times in the night. We diligently implemented the changes recommended by Maryline and within a couple of weeks my son is now taking 2 hours naps twice a day and is only waking 1-2 times a night for feedings.
I am so grateful to have worked with Maryline! She is knowledgeable, calm and kind and I feel very good knowing that she is only an email away. I recommend Maryline to any Mom I hear is having sleep issues with their baby. »
« After the birth of my second child, I experienced intense postpartum anxiety. To make matters worse, my daughter had acid reflux and did not sleep well at all. I was overwhelmed, anxious, scared and was worried about how I was going to get through the first few months. I decided that I needed some help and searched for a postpartum doula. Maryline came to my rescue. She was so kind and caring with my daughter and I. She provided me with reassurance and respite. She was also a fountain of knowledge regarding baby care. Knowing that Maryline was only a phone call away if I needed support was my saving grace during the difficult period that I faced.
Thank you Maryline! I highly recommend her to any new mom. »
« I hired Maryline once my son reached 5 months and had I known of her services I would have hired her much sooner. This is my first child and prior to meeting Maryline I was feeling very anxious. I was extremely sleep deprived and could not think clearly. I constantly doubted myself; always worrying I was doing something wrong and feeling guilty I wasn’t caring for my son properly. Maryline provided so much emotional support and reassurance to help me get over my anxiety. She also helped me fix the main source of my problems, that being my lack of sleep. Prior to meeting Maryline the longest my son would sleep at night was 2 hours. With Maryline’s excellent advice and support I was able to get my son to sleep longer. Within weeks he is already able to sleep up to 6 hours at a time.
I will definitely be calling Maryline if I have another baby! »
« When I got my second baby, I thought I knew it all- breastfeeding, sleep tactics…. Effectively, everything went well till my baby became three months. Then everything started going wrong for no clear reason to me. My baby started breastfeeding every half an hour, would not nap and worst of all would wake up every hour at night. So, from a confident and relaxed mom, I became an anxious and extremely confused person. Of course, as most of us do, I would go to the net and look for any reason or solution there. Unfortunately, this made me even more confused. This unfortunate situation went on till I met Maryline. Thanks to her great experience, insightful remarks and especially her caring and dedicated attitude, things got back to normal for me and my baby.
I highly recommend her to any new mom. »
« I am extremely grateful for Maryline's support following the birth of my second child. With my husband working out of town Monday through Friday I was anxious about managing two little ones on my own. Maryline's help and reassurance was invaluable as I navigated the first months, particularly during the challenging evening hours from dinner to bedtime. I really appreciated her insights on everything from establishing sleep routines to managing the transition for my 2 year old.
I would recommend Maryline to anyone with a newborn. »
« As first time parents my husband and me (but especially me) have been super happy with Maryline’s presence: of course it was nice to have an extra pair of helping hands but for us it was foremost the great advice on breastfeeding and baby care she gave us. The first weeks have a pretty steep learning curve and every time Maryline dropped by I learned one or two super important things on feeding which would have taken me much longer to identify and then resolve by myself. »
« Hiring Maryline made the difference between merely coping and actually enjoying the first weeks of my son's life. In a few short hours, Maryline was able to make us a pot of delicious soup, tackle a pile of dirty laundry, and soothe the baby to sleep. I also felt comfortable leaving my newborn with her for a little while so that I could go out for a much-needed break. She is supportive and non-judgemental. »
« After the birth of my first baby, I was feeling overwhelmed and sleep deprived. I became really anxious. Maryline's help made a big difference. I could sleep more during the day. Furthermore, Maryline gave me wise advices that reassured me. She developed a loving relationship with the baby which delighted me. My husband and I went through very stressful situations when the baby was 2 months and a half. Each time, Maryline showed up immediately to offer her physical and emotional support. I will be grateful for ever. Maryline is a "babies professional". She adapts to different situations and reacts with good judgement. Her calm, her knowledge and her efficiency inspires confidence.
Maryline allowed me to go through a very stressful and demanding time with more serenity. »
« Who would ever think we could get eight hours of sleep a night with three children under the age of two. With the wonderful service that Maryline provided we were able to do so. With the arrival of our twin sons and no family that could help us out, we thought it would be in our best interest to invest in Maryline’s service. We felt very comfortable having her in our home caring for our babies a couple of nights a week. Having a very warm, trusting and caring demeanor we felt at ease leaving our babies in her care.
I highly recommend her services to anyone who is expecting multiples or parents who just need a break. Thank you so much. »
« Few people know what a postpartum doula is, or that they even exist. I learnt about Maryline's services after I developed insomnia due to exhaustion from too much lack of sleep. Our daughter was almost 5 months old when we met Maryline, whose help was invaluable. I was breastfeeding and co-sleeping with my daughter at the time and she had been waking up every 1 or 2 hours. My sleep had become so fragmented to the point where one night I could no longer fall asleep after these often wakings. I realized that something needed to change so my daughter and I could both get the sleep we needed. Maryline came to our house two nights in a row and she moved our daughter in her own crib. I had tried many times to put my daughter in the crib with absolutely no success. Her pediatrician recommended to let her cry if need be, but I did not want to take that approach. Maryline showed us how to comfort the baby in our arms before putting her in the crib and told us to stick to this plan for however long it takes until the baby gets used to sleeping alone in her crib and in her room, without having to let her "cry it out." Everything she showed us and suggested worked perfectly for our baby and it helped us tremendously. Working with Maryline was the best thing we could have done for our family at that moment in time.
After the two nights that Maryline spent in our house, she continued to keep in touch via email and encouraged me to contact her any time I have a question. My daughter is now almost 7 months old and she has been sleeping in her crib ever since Maryline put her in it 2 months ago. The baby is happy and well rested and she sleeps more and better than ever even during the day. Maryline gave me other tips and suggestions on how to make the baby sleep longer hours during the night. Everything she has ever recommended to us has been helpful.
My husband and I highly recommend Maryline for her kind nature, calm and comforting behaviour, her patience, and most importantly her gift to work with babies when you need it most. »
« Maryline was a lifesaver and a sympathetic ear when I desperately needed one. She was able to give advice and reassurance via email and always had an encouraging word. Our little guy is on his way to becoming a better sleeper and it was Maryline's encouragement that helped me to believe that it would get better when I thought we'd all never sleep again!
Thank you again for everything! »
« I highly recommend Maryline's services. Maryline's professionalism, care and knowledge helped me and my family adapt to our new little one. Maryline's presence meant that I was able to rest during the first, often more difficult, weeks of my daughter's life.
Our family will be forever grateful for the time Maryline spent with us. »
« Maryline provided excellent care for both myself and my newborn daughter, and was a great help at a difficult time. Neither my husband nor I have family in town, so the assistance of Maryline in the early days of our daughter 's life was invaluable. Maryline taught us some practical things about how to comfort a newborn (swaddling, etc), tips on breastfeeding, and also held the baby for us so that we could take a few hours to nap!
I would highly recommend the services of Maryline if you need some extra help in those early newborn days! »