Comprehensive Prenatal Support

My services are designed to empower you with knowledge and practical skills for a positive and informed journey into parenthood. This includes:

Birth Planning & Education

Personalized Consultations: Guidance on choosing healthcare providers, birth locations, and childbirth education that align with your unique values and preferences.

Evidence-Based Birth Education: Access to thoroughly vetted resources to support your understanding of all aspects of childbirth.

Values-Aligned Birth Preferences: Collaborative development of your birth plan to reflect your personal values and desires.

Body Balancing Techniques: Instruction and practice of techniques to encourage optimal fetal positioning for labor and birth.

Nourishing Pregnancy

First 1000 Days Nutrition Guidance: Expert advice on nutrition from pregnancy through your child's second year, supporting both maternal and child health.

Positive Postpartum Preparation: Comprehensive support for a healthy postpartum journey, including nutrition, rest strategies, and MotherBaby wellness.

Home Preparation for Newborn: Practical guidance on preparing your home environment for your new baby.

Newborn Care & Feeding Mastery

Newborn Care Essentials: Fundamental instruction on newborn care to build confidence and competence.

Successful Transition from Womb to Arms: Tools and strategies to facilitate a smooth transition for your baby.

Lactation & Breastfeeding Support

Preparation for Lactation: Informative guidance on preparing for a successful breastfeeding experience.

Lactation Building Strategies: Practical techniques to establish and maintain milk supply.

Optimal Latch & Positioning: Instruction on various breastfeeding positions, achieving a deep newborn latch for effective milk transfer, weight gain, and maternal comfort.

Preventing Complications: Tips to maintain tissue integrity and comfortable milk supply, reducing risks of engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis.

MotherBaby Rhythms & Supply Optimization: Discussion on sleeping and nutritional rhythms for MotherBaby, alongside strategies for optimizing milk supply and production.

Surgical Birth Breastfeeding: Specific guidance for a successful transition from belly to breast following a surgical birth, ensuring optimal feeding for MotherBaby.

Ongoing Support & Resources

Continuous Emotional & Informational Support: Via email from the time of hire.

Curated Resources & Referrals: Access to well-vetted resources and trusted referrals upon your request and need.

Personalized Postpartum Support

My services are tailored to your unique needs and desires, and may include:

Nutritious Meal Preparation: Homemade, nourishing meals prepared at your request.

Healing Abdominal Massage: Therapeutic abdominal massage for mothers, available during hospital stay or in the comfort of your home.

Continuous Lactation Support: Ongoing expert guidance and assistance with breastfeeding.

Newborn Care: Compassionate newborn care to allow parents time for rest or work.

Family-Centered Support: Comprehensive assistance including sibling care, pet support, light household tasks, laundry, and overall tender family care.

Babywearing Guidance: Hands-on support for both mother and partner in safe and comfortable babywearing techniques.

Continuous Emotional & Informational Support: Ongoing support via email from the time of hire.

Curated Resources & Referrals: Access to well-vetted resources and trusted referrals upon your request.

Personalized Lactation Support

I offer tailored support for new parents, focusing on a smooth and comfortable postpartum and breastfeeding journey. Depending on your needs and preferences, this can include:

Hospital Postpartum Support: During your hospital stay, I'll provide hands-on support for MotherBaby wellness, focusing on initial breastfeeding success and establishing milk supply.

In-Home/Hospital Breastfeeding & Recovery Check-ins: We'll address any concerns, ensure optimal positioning, monitor newborn weight gain, and confirm the mother's healing progress.

Comprehensive Latch & Positioning Guidance: We'll explore various breastfeeding positions and discover the most effective techniques for a deep newborn latch, promoting efficient milk transfer, healthy weight gain, and a strong milk supply. I'll also share vital tips to protect your tissues, maintain comfort, and reduce the risks of engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis.

Early Days Milk Supply & Weight Gain: We'll focus on strategies for optimal positioning, achieving a deeper latch, increasing milk supply, and supporting healthy newborn weight gain in the crucial initial days after birth.

Ongoing Emotional & Informational Support: You'll receive continuous support via email from the time of hire.

Trusted Resources & Referrals: Access to a curated list of well-vetted resources and referrals, available at your request.