https://www.dessadoula.com/home daily 1.0 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62b37783504e402d6ec9a05f/2994b450-7977-467a-bc33-a14c17bfed09/Andress_Riviera.jpg Home - My Name is Andressa Riviera. Affectionately, the kids call me Dessa, and I love it. Now, I am Dessa, the Doula. I am proud to be certified as a postpartum doula certificate by DONA International. I have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families from all walks of life. I came to this profession after 14 years as a neonatologist and pediatric nurse in Brazil, where I worked in the Neonatal ICU for 10 years, and in the obstetrics emergency department for 4 years. After moving to Canada, I worked for 4 years as a nanny for children with multiple needs, so I understand how important support is for a family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62b37783504e402d6ec9a05f/c4bd5d92-bf5a-4b5b-a83f-cb48291f86cf/baby-feet-on-a-blanket-patterned-with-green-leaves.jpg Home - Consistent, judgment-free support I deeply believe that consistent, judgment-free support in the prenatal, birth and early postpartum days can make a world of difference when transitioning into parenthood. I believe that new parents need and deserve to be nurtured both physically, and emotionally.