“Djassi takes care of you. She does everything! In one short visit. Her list includes - the dishes, a super nutritious smoothie, baby feed, changed and diapered, a bath for Mum, nap for Mum & dinner made from scratch. I would get very deep sleep without that edge of anxiety from being a new Mum.
Having family, even the most wonderful family does not always give you what you need in terms of help. Djassi had 2 priorities 1) You 2) Baby.
She is not shy about running interference. Your family/ friends/ spouse/ nurse/ doctors may not always understand/meet your needs. Where others had suggestions, opinions or questions, Djassi just took care of things. I would say crossing off the list but honestly it is just done - no list to discuss.
Djassi has very good energy and is natural empathetic. As a pending/new Mum this was essential in building my confidence. It was very grounding & a major factor for me in the birthing room. She helped me push - more, harder, longer - while being able to help me communicate with the doctors & nurses. It is very important as you may not be in in the best state to advocate for yourself. I was exhausted and in pain. Djassi reassured me that I could carry the baby a bit longer, push a few more times, ignore some points of difference with hospital staff and that I was doing okay with the new baby. She essentially saved me from having a C section as the doctor mentioned it several times. This was very important to me. She is a very reassuring presence.
Bonus extras that I won’t go into at length included wonderful photographs, visits to the hospital with amazing non hospital food. Accompanying me on pre and post natal visits. Picking up different pads at the pharmacy when the ones I had did not work out the was I wanted (minor fussy stuff that gave me peace of mind). Grocery shopping. And food. She made an amazing vegetable stew, and amazing lasagna and after our last visit it was like she was still present nourishing us from my fridge, freezer and the little gifts she left about that just made being a new mum that much easier.
This is difficult to write because I have so much to catalog. Thanks Djassi!”
Gracelda
Zimbabwe
Working with Djassi was a lifesaver. Having our second baby, we were nervous about navigating all the challenges of postpartum while also caring for our 3 year old and infant. During my first postpartum, I experienced what many first time moms do; sleepless nights, struggles with nursing, PPA, and so much more. I feared that the second time, knowing what I experienced the first time, was going to make all of this so much harder and so much worse. Djassi took all that anxiety away. The communication was clear and fast, no hoops to jump through, no confusing language to navigate. I really felt taken care of and like we were a team from the very start and I had found my village who could help me.
We knew she was going to be the right fit for our family. Her approach was kind, but informed. Her many years of experience gave us assurance that we were in the right hands. Welcoming Djassi into our home felt like having a sister come stay with us while we embarked on the newest part of our journey as a family.
I struggled breastfeeding my first child and wound up having a terrible case of mastitis that left my nipple torn and unrecovered, until I met Djassi. On the first night together, she asked me if I wanted or planned to nurse and I explained that I was still recovering from the first time and wasn't keen on it because of the trauma I still carried both physically and mentally. Djassi offered a listening ear and healing ointments, should that be a path I was wanting to explore. I ultimately decided to give it a go because I had the support around me for however that turned out and not only did Djassi physically heal my nipple after 3+ years of discomfort, but she healed the mental block I had because of my previous experience. Because of her, I was able to nurse our baby and without any issue, allowing for a bond I never experienced with our first. I am beyond grateful for that.
Every time Djassi would come, we felt our shoulders relax and the deep breaths we were able to release because we knew our baby, as well as ourselves, were taken care of. I never expected to enjoy postpartum, as you know it's mostly about surviving, but I can say with my whole heart that this experience was beautiful, restful, and allowed our family to thrive.
I will forever be fortunate to have Djassi by our side, offering the care and support every single person deserves during the most vulnerable time of their lives. Whether it's your first baby or your last, having a village behind you makes all the difference and we see that reflected in our baby. A million thank yous aren't enough to express our gratitude, so we welcome you as you did us, into our family for many years to come so we can tell you over and over again how special you are to us.
-Laura Deangelis Oladeji, September - November 2025, NYC
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