Marie Nowacki Ford, PCD

Marie Nowacki Ford PCD
Postpartum Certified Doula (CAPPA)
New Parent Educator (CAPPA)
Childcare Consultant (NNC)
Carrot Approved

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Marie. She was a lifesaver for our family during the early postpartum days with my daughter. The nights Marie would come and help were what my husband and I most looked forward to during the week because we knew we’d have trusted support and that we would get much needed sleep. - Carrington L.

I am a DONA trained and CAPPA certified Postpartum Doula and New Parent Educator with over a decade of newborn and infant care experience. Through my experience as a nanny, I fell in love with helping families through the journey of parenthood. I witnessed firsthand how chaotic life can be through pregnancy and after birth and became a doula to help families navigate the stresses of new parenthood and enjoy their lives together with their new baby. I aims to guide families through the entire journey into parenthood with a gentle, holistic approach.

While focusing on overnight care, I specialize in hands-on education, physical and emotional support, feeding assistance, sleep training, cooking, and household organization. My goal is to nurture parents in this vulnerable and intimate time, and empower them to care for their new child with confidence. A full fridge, clean home, and person to talk to can make all the difference! I also provides antepartum support to assist with birth planning, newborn care education, and any additional needs in the final trimester of pregnancy, including offering freezer meal prep.

Beyond educational, physical and organizational support, I have a strong focus on emotional and mental health with my families. Using a trauma-informed and inclusive approach is important to me; becoming a parent is a huge shift in identity and deserves to be treated with immense care and respect. My education and extensive experience allows me to assist with single parents, LGBTQ+ families, adoptive or intended parents, parents of advanced age, families who have experienced chronic illness, loss, eating disorders, anxiety, and sexual abuse. I am a sexual abuse survivor and also identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

When not working as a doula, I spend time with my baby boy, husband, and two rescue dogs. I also love to cook healthy, plant-based meals and snacks for my family and friends. You will also find me working with families as the co-founder of Newborn Nanny Consultants LLC, www.newbornnannyconsultants.com which helps match families with qualified childcare providers.