Hi, I’M Ahnna Gunneson
After having my daughter in 2020, I realized how
passionate I am about helping others through the
challenges of the newborn days and postpartum. My
goal is to provide practical and emotional support,
answer questions, and help you navigate early
parenthood in a way that feels right for you and your
family.
I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and trained
postpartum doula. I am also working towards
becoming an International Board Certified Lactation
Consultant (IBCLC), as well as completing my
postpartum doula certification through DONA
International.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my
family in Northford, volunteering with the Branford
Compassion Club, testing new recipes in the kitchen,
participating in PEO International, and reading on
my back deck while my daughter plays outside.
Services
Lactation Support
As a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, I am able to assist in assessment
and solutions for common breastfeeding difficulties, including:
- Low Milk Supply
- Difficulty latching/ painful latch
- Positioning while feeding
- Sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Milk oversupply
- Breastfeeding education
- Pumping and breastmilk storage
- Establishing milk supply
- Returning to work while breastfeeding
- Combination feeding/ supplementing
- Pump flange sizing
- Weaning
- Prenatal lactation preparation
- And more!
Postpartum Doula Care
As a postpartum doula, my job is to bring calm to chaos. I provide
evidence based practical, emotional, and informational support so you
can focus on welcoming a new member of your family with confidence.
Services may include:
- Newborn feeding support(all feeding methods)
- Meal prep
- Infant care support
- Sibling adjustment
- Mental health/ postpartum depression and anxiety support
- Household organization
- Light housekeeping (tidying, dishes, etc)
- Guidance on emotional and physical postpartum recovery
- Preparing for new baby
- And more!
Services are available prenatally in cases of medically necessary bedrest
*Note: My goal is to support all families, regardless of identity and family structure. I am proud to provide
services to single parents, members of the LGBT+ community, families growing through adoption and surrogacy
(both intended parents and gestational carriers), and nontraditional families. I will never turn a family away based
on their identity or who they are, including race, ethnicity, culture, skin color, gender identity, sexual orientation,
country of origin, disability, or age. I will also never ask about a client’s immigration status. I strive to always
treat every client with dignity and respect, learn more about cultures outside of my own, and tailor my services to
the specific needs and wants of each individual family.
Prices
Lactation Services
Initial Consult- $60
Follow Up- $25/hr
Prenatal Consult- $40
Individual Lactation Education Class- Coming Soon
***All lactation services are provided in the client’s
home. Please note that I am located in North
Branford, CT. Travel fees may apply***
Postpartum Doula Services
$35/hr
Minimum 12 hours (3 sessions, 4 hours each)
Doula services are paid for at the end of each week
throughout the contract
***All doula services are provided in the client’s
home. Please note that I am located in North
Branford, CT. Travel fees may apply***
Payment plans and financial assitance available in cases of true need
Contact
Email: ahnna.business@gmail.com
For lactation services
Please email me directly with your name, phone number, what town you live
in, and if you prefer me to respond via email or text. If you are having
breastfeeding/ chestfeeding difficulties, include a brief description of what
you are experiencing and your baby’s date of birth. If you are interested in
prenatal lactation care, please include your due date.
For postpartum doula services
I’d love to learn more about you and how I can support you on your
postpartum journey. Fill out this form to begin the conversation, and I’ll
reach out within 48 hours!
*Note: The earlier in your pregnancy that you submit an inquiry, the more
likely I am to have availability in my schedule! It is never too early to start
the conversation! If you are in urgent need of services (ie baby is already
born), please email me directly after submitting the form.