Patricia Prime

Profile:

"I am Patricia Prime, owner of Prime BabyTime Consulting.  I believe the name and purpose of this business were placed in my heart, as a deep desire, by the Holy Spirit.  Over the past 20-plus years, I have worked with families who are expecting or have children in their homes under the age of 3.  I provide them with education and support, along with resources, so that they can be the best parents they can be.  One thing I have noticed is that after delivery, my families struggle.  They wonder if they are feeding the baby enough; they have so many questions related to immunizations and various tests the newborn may need.  Why is breastfeeding so hard, and why does it hurt so bad? Will I ever sleep again, or will this baby sleep through the night?  They have so many questions and concerns, and a lot of times, they have nowhere to turn.  I have been allowed to provide the much-needed support to them, and it is just amazing to see the relief I see on their faces. I have been a Registered Nurse for nearly 35 years, and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula through CAPPA, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Passenger Safety Technician, and trained as a New Parent Educator.  I desire to be a business in my area, focusing on the postpartum period.  I will provide education to families beyond Childbirth Education, preparing them for the Fourth Trimester and then continuing that education in the Postpartum Period. In my state, our maternal mortality rate is alarming to say the least, but to top that, African American women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die during childbirth.  I will help decrease these rates one mommy at a time by being the bridge between the hospital and the home.  My business is unique in that the focus is after birth, and now I am challenged to make this happen in my community.  I will collaborate with other agencies to get this message across, I will prepare my curriculum that will be taught to these families, and I will stay ready and willing to assist any postpartum family in need."

Services Offered:

Breastfeeding Support, Lactation Consultant, Postpartum Support, Trained New Parent Educator

Certifications:

Certified Postpartum Doula
Number: 2-201922
Expiration Date: 06/04/2028