Common Questions, Clear Answers.
Here you’ll find answers to common questions about postpartum support and CPR & safety training, booking, and more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out; I’m happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Support is personalized to your family and may include newborn care education, feeding support within my scope, postpartum recovery guidance, soothing techniques, parent confidence-building, light baby-related household support, partner/caregiver education, and help adjusting to life at home with your new baby.
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Ideally, reach out during pregnancy so we have time to plan ahead, complete your consultation, and reserve your due date window. Earlier is especially helpful if you’re interested in one of the higher-touch packages.
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Because babies rarely arrive exactly on their due date, I reserve a flexible window around your expected delivery date rather than scheduling postpartum visits too early. Once baby arrives, we’ll confirm your first visit and adjust the schedule based on your recovery, needs, and availability.
If your baby is early or late:
Communication is key. You’ll keep A Touch of Nurture updated as your due date approaches, including any induction plans, scheduled C-section dates, early labor, delivery updates, or hospital discharge changes. Your due date window helps allow flexibility when the baby’s timing changes. -
Not yet. I can provide feeding support and education within my nursing scope, including positioning, pumping guidance, bottle-feeding support, general newborn feeding education, and helping you identify when additional lactation support may be helpful. For concerns requiring specialized lactation care, I’ll recommend referral to an IBCLC or other appropriate provider.
Once my IBCLC certification is complete, services may expand to include more comprehensive lactation care.
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Not currently. A Touch of Nurture is focused on scheduled daytime/evening postpartum support visits rather than overnight newborn care.
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Yes — within reason. I can assist with light tasks that directly support your postpartum recovery and newborn care, such as washing bottles or pump parts, light meal/snack preparation, tidying baby areas, or folding baby laundry.
A Touch of Nurture does not provide deep cleaning, full housekeeping, or unrelated household management.
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Absolutely, if availability allows. Prenatal booking is encouraged because it gives us more time to prepare and reserve your support window, but postpartum inquiries are always welcome.
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Start by submitting the postpartum inquiry form. From there, we’ll schedule a consultation, talk through your needs, choose the best-fit package, and complete your agreement and payment to officially reserve your support window.
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Yes. A 50% payment is due at booking to reserve your package and due date window. The remaining balance is due 48 hours before your first scheduled postpartum visit.
POSTPARTUM
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A Touch of Nurture serves Sacramento and surrounding communities. Travel outside the standard service area may be available depending on location and scheduling.
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If you’re looking for postpartum support, start with the inquiry form so I can learn more about your family and needs. For CPR training, choose the class that fits you best and follow the booking instructions.
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For postpartum support, earlier is better — especially if you want to reserve a specific due date window. CPR classes can often be booked closer to the desired date, though larger groups and workplace trainings benefit from additional planning time.
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A Touch of Nurture combines real maternal-newborn nursing experience with personalized, practical support. My goal is not to overwhelm you with information, but to help you feel more prepared, supported, and confident in the moments that matter most.
GENERAL
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I currently offer Infant CPR & Choking Safety for families and caregivers, Workplace CPR training for organizations and teams, and AHA BLS training for healthcare professionals and students.
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Certification depends on the course. AHA BLS courses include official American Heart Association certification upon successful completion. Family-focused Infant CPR & Choking Safety may be offered as a non-certification educational class unless otherwise specified.
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Classes are available for parents, grandparents, babysitters, nannies, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, workplaces, schools, childcare teams, community groups, and anyone who wants to feel more prepared for an emergency.
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Yes. Private training is available for individuals and families, and group/on-site training is available for workplaces, organizations, and community groups.
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Depending on the course, training may take place in your home, at your workplace or organization, or at an arranged local training location. Location details are confirmed during booking.
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Most classes run approximately 2.5–4 hours depending on the course, class size, certification requirements, and amount of hands-on practice needed.
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Choose your CPR class from the CPR & Safety Training page and follow the registration or booking link. You’ll receive the class details and any next steps after registration.
CPR
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I understand that babies, recovery, illness, and family needs can be unpredictable. Whenever possible, I ask that you provide as much notice as you can if plans change. Rescheduling is handled based on availability and the terms outlined in your service agreement.
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Payment options are provided securely through the booking platform used for your service. Available methods will be shown at checkout or on your invoice.
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Postpartum packages are split into two payments: 50% at booking and the remaining 50% due 48 hours before your first postpartum visit.
CPR classes are generally paid through the registration or checkout process unless otherwise arranged.
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A Touch of Nurture does not bill insurance at this time.