Testimonials

(Excerpts from interviews with clients after receiving Smoooth Transition visits)

Are there any suggestions for other prospective parents?
- "I would say the most beneficial part was the post partum visits. It's been a tremendous help. I'm a good mom now. I think I'm a better mom. She looks pretty happy. She's gaining weight. I attribute it a lot to you.""

- "I think the best suggestion is your intention of starting at the beginning of the third trimester, going through some things that are going to happen, preparing."
Did you find the Post-Partum visits helpful?
- "Incredibly helpful! It was a combination of knowing that you were coming as a support person for me, consistently for me""

- "Knowing that anything that had changed as far as my care, my baby's needs, I knew that I was going to have somebody to talk to and go over things, answering all my questions and different techniques."

- "She's still fussy. You gave me some advice on what to do, to calm her down, which worked incredibly. My anxiety level, getting me focused, try this technique, it's okay to hold her. Bringing literature for me, my problems with breastfeeding issues, the sleeping issues, comfort levels - all that was incredibly beneficial to me. It was a combination of things!"
What about the timing of the visits?
- "Perfect, absolutely perfect! I looked forward to your consistency, knowing that you were coming at first weekly then spacing it out as she was getting a little bit older-"

- Fabulous! It gave me something to look forward to, to have somebody to talk to who is an expert in helping me handle my baby."
What about the telephone calls?
- "That was great! Your follow-up, checking on her. That was really, really helpful. It made me feel really good."
Did you find the Prenatal visits helpful?
- "I found it helpful answering some questions that we had as far as making sure the baby had the adequate equipment in the home and making sure that we were on the right track, as parents, what we needed to know emotionally and getting ready to have the baby. It was very helpful."

- "It was helpful answering questions about what to expect when we bring the baby home."
Do you think this program was helpful for your husband?
- "Yes, absolutely! He learned about his supportive role, how he could be involved and what things will be different between his care and my care with the baby. He had some really good questions for you. He felt more comfortable and more knowledgeable once the visits were over."