Marraine Tendresse de l'Estrie
At-home respite
following childbirth
A care sponsor (marraine tendresse) is a volunteer resource who is discreet, respectful, and fully committed to looking after the baby while you take a break and focus on you.
Free visits
Arms to cradle the baby
Marraine Tendresse de l’Estrie gives new mothers and fathers respite when there is a newborn joining the family. Whether or not it is your first baby, every birth is unique and requires adaptation. A three-hour home visit once per week for a period of approximately three months is provided.
Some time to focus on you
A friendly ear
Marraine Tendresse offers respite to parents of newborn babies, an open ear, and help to reconcile some aspects of their new situation as harmoniously as possible.
I was fortunate enough to meet two sponsors, and I was really impressed: they are extraordinary, loving, gentle, and generous women. I greatly appreciated their support, especially as they made no judgments on me or my approach.