Victoria Facelli IBCLC and Postpartum Doula

06/22/2016

Breastfeeding in the early days can feel like it goes on forever. So what are you to do while gazing lovingly at your baby (or, if we're being honest, when you've run out of lives on candy crush)?

Breastfeeding in the early days can feel like it goes on forever. So what are you to do while gazing lovingly at your baby (or, if we're being honest, when you'...

06/18/2016

It has been a rough week for those of us in LGBTQ communities, come get some support and baby dopamine.
This Sunday at 2pm is our monthly LGBTQ parents group.
Whether you are working on a conception plan, going through foster classes, waiting for an adoption placement or already have a little on in your home, we'd love to have you.
Come help build a community of q***r families and support one another through family building, no matter what that looks like for you.
children under 1 year are welcome to join us.

We had another post planned for this week. A post that is more in line with our monthly focus of fatherhood and partners, but then, Orlando. And with it, we feel the need to reiterate our commitment to being a supportive, safe and affirming place for all families. Straight families. Gay families. Q...

05/12/2016

This Sunday  our monthly LGBTQ parents group. Whether you are working on a conception plan, going through foster classes, waiting for an adoption placement or already have a little on in your home, we'd love to have you. Come help build a community of q***r families and support one another through f...

05/03/2016

Breastfeeding 101 for doulas was a big hit this morning

We had so much fun this morning at breastfeeding 101 for doulas. I think everyone learned a lot. Even me, and I was teaching the class

04/20/2016

Dear LGBTQ communities of Durham, Thanks for taking a moment to consider helping fund this effort to bring "Transgender Parents" to Durham. This documentary is an important representation a wide variety of trans families and LGBTQ experiences. It features people in different life stages,...

04/12/2016

This class is perfect for anyone who is anticipating the need to pump and store milk; not only parents who are returning to work in an office. This class is offered monthly on the Third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. covers topics including: * Pumps and equipment * Milk storage supplies * Storing…

04/04/2016

It’s been a long road for families in North Carolina. I’m one of the lucky ones. I have elders. I have a supportive family. I have the privilege to chose where ...

04/01/2016

https://www.facebook.com/durhamlactation/timelineCome on over and see me in my new home, Durham Lactation, exclusively available at Emerald Doulas

IBCLC Lactation Consultant providing breastfeeding and pumping classes, prenatal and postnatal in office lactation care, home visits and LGBTQ family care.

03/25/2016

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Looking for support on your parenting journey? come join us.

This Monday evenings our second monthly LGBTQ parents group. Whether you are working on a conception plan, going through foster classes, waiting for an adoption placement or already have a little on in your home, we'd love to have you. Come help build a community of q***r families and support one an…

03/16/2016

So much happening this weekend at . If you're a new or expecting a in your soon, what are you waiting for? Join us this week!

02/18/2016

There is a lot happening at Emerald Doulas this week, come join in the buzz.

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Three days, lots happening and many opportunities to connect and find support. Join us?

02/13/2016

yayyy! it's my new lactation office! Com see me at 5315 Highgate Dr. Suite 202

02/07/2016

Want to check out my new lactation office? Come join me at the Emerald Doulas, LLC open house http://shoutout.wix.com/so/2LA_2ATj

Victoria Facelli Postpartum and Bedrest Doula is now Durham Lactation and Postpartum Care I'm excited to announce that in addition to great postpartum doula care I will now be offering classes, groups and in office lactation consults. There are two great ways to find out more about what I'm up to:

01/22/2016

There are some big changes happening over! I am excited to announce that not only am I now a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, but I will be teaching breastfeeding classes and doing in office consultations at Emerald Doulas office in South Durham.
Interested in my Breastfeeding and Pumping classes? follow the link to register
http://www.emeralddoulas.com/newbornfeeding/

Comprehensive doula, lactation, and placenta services for your family.

01/18/2016

I am always in awe at how different postpartum looks. The families I work with say to me "well, being a sole parent is manageable, but imagine having a cesarean birth and a working partner" and someone with a cesarean birth and a working partner will day "can you imagine having multiples?" And that multiples Dad will say, "I just don't know how people do it without family in the area".
I am so lucky to get to watch as each family finds the joy and masters the difficulties of their own postpartum experience and here is another great story about how one family dies things their way

The story of two women who set out to have a baby together, and were more successful than they ever imagined.

01/08/2016

Did you notice the name change? I'm a board certified lactation consultant now! I've got some big new things cooking up so stay tuned....

03/23/2015

Know any Doulas or Expecting parents?
Please pass along this invitation to Doula Speed Dating! Located at Babies R Us in Durham, April 26 at 3:30.
A great chance for doulas and and families to meet and raise money/ diapers for the diaper bank of NC! Parents: please bring a cash donation or diapers, Doulas: head to the Bull City Doula page to register.

06/16/2014

I finally made my dream postpartum doulas office on wheels! It'll be so easy to find what I need to pack my doula bag full of goodies when I go to see clients.