About Me

Hello! My name is Maryssa Dwyer and I am the founder of Nurturing Beyond the Nursery. When thinking about the postpartum period, unfortunately it is all too common that once baby arrives the energy shifts and nearly all attention is directed to the baby. That brings us to ask: If everyone is focused on the baby who is taking care of parents?

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After over ten years working in childcare and as a full time nanny, I became pregnant with my son. I was comfortable with all things baby, but I had no idea how unprepared I actually was. After a rough transition into motherhood and struggling with PPD, I returned to nannying. One day the mother and I were going on and on about the need for more postpartum support when she said, "you know, I think you'd be a really great doula". Something clicked and that night I was instantly researching how to become certified. I wanted to take all of those times I really could have used some outside help and give other parents the support that would have changed my entire experience. That is why we focus so hard on full family support during this period. While I can confidently assist your family in caring for a newborn, no one knows your baby better than you. Baby will be well taken care of, so let us help take care of you too.

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