Join Ashlee Lopez, a Mom, Newborn Care Specialist, Retired Nanny, and the Founder of The Elite Baby Co. as she talks about what inspired her to create her agency and unpacks the universal challenges that every new parent faces.

Having grown up with the moniker “the baby whisperer”, Ashlee dedicated her career to caring for children for over ten years. Her passion for infants eventually evolved into her true calling: serving families. In April 2021, she founded The Elite Baby Co.

As San Diego’s first Nanny Agency, The Elite Baby Co. is a one-stop shop that provides support from the moment you’re expecting all the way through your family’s postpartum journey. They’re a team made up of highly-qualified Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, Full-time/Part-time Nannies, and Overnight nannies.

Ashlee draws from her own experiences as she addresses that all-too-common feeling of overwhelm or even depression that both new mothers and fathers face on their postpartum journey.

She shares how prioritizing her mental health allowed her to be a better mom over time. One of the biggest lessons she learned after giving birth and running her own business was the realization that she didn’t need anyone’s approval but her own.

“Once you’re doing what you’re meant to be doing,” says Ashlee, “doors open!”

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"What they don’t tell you is that the emotional tie you have with your child is something that cannot be replaced or replicated by someone you hire to take care of your kid." - Ashlee Lopez

Key Highlights

• Breastfeeding is “90%” effort. There’s a lot that goes into it, from the position of the baby, the latch, and, in many cases, the mom’s pain management. Note that it’s not normal to develop cracks and blisters on your nipples. In such cases, it’s highly imperative that you consult with a lactation consultant.
• Ashlee was given the OK from her OB to pump breast milk before her son was born because she was already leaking. She notes that you do not have to breastfeed to give your baby milk. You can freeze a bottle and bring it to the hospital, or even spoon-feed the baby.
• One of the biggest life lessons that Ashlee learned, having gone through postpartum anxiety and struggled with breastfeeding in the beginning, is that you don’t have to be perfect or to even have a crystal clear view of your future as a mom in order to be a valuable ally and support to other moms.

Connect with Ashlee

Instagram: @theelitebabyco

Website: theelitebabyco.com

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