“It takes a village”, is a saying that seems to have been lost in our individualistic society, although it still rings with truth.  There are many times during the parenting journey when a little support can go a long way.

Doula Services

While you are pregnant, there is nothing you want more then to be surrounded by people that support you.  As your doula, I will be your birth companion and support you physically and emotionally throughout the pregnancy, helping to ensure you get the care you want.

Pre-conception Planning and Nutrition

When you have decided to start a family, there is no better preparation than to prepare your body to support new life.  Your nutritional status can increase your fertility, make your pregnancy more comfortable, and provide the building blocks for your new child.

Pre-conception nutrition is not just for Mom.  It is important for both parents to have a healthy start.  We will come together to form a team that will give your family a healthy foundation.  Services include but are not limited to: understanding your natural cycles, planning a healthy diet, and new baby preparations.

Lactation Support

There’s nothing better than free food, especially when that food is delicious and specifically designed to be a perfect nutrient.  Breast milk is the best you can offer your child, and nursing can be a very rewarding experience for both mom and baby.  Before your baby arrives, it is important to understand your options.  There are also a lot of “unknowns” when you are having your first baby.  I will ensure that there is no mystery in nursing, pumping, and breastmilk.  I will be there for all of your questions, and once the baby arrives, will be there to support you while you begin and maintain breastfeeding.

From Bottle to Table

Questions, concerns, and unknowns are all a big part of transitioning your children to table food.  There are many contradictory opinions on what is best, or when to start for that matter.  Research is coming out every day but there are some gold standards that every parent needs to know.  I will provide you with up to date information and strategies to build lifelong healthy eating habits.

Nutrition to Grow With

As children grow, they must have the right building blocks to do so.  As their parent, getting your child to eat and knowing the best foods to feed them can be very stressful.  Allow me to help relieve that stress and give you the tools and information you need to build the best possible diet for your child.  We will assess your child’s specific needs and build a healthy plan so they can grow both physically and mentally.  This service also covers those picky eaters and finding ways to combat that behavior.

Parent Coaching

Having a child also brings about many questions.  With an Associates in Early Childhood Education, over ten years of working in a preschool, and children of my own, I have many of the answers, and would like to share them with you.

Sometimes you just want the answers for your questions.  With this one time appointment we can take the kids to the park and you can ask away.  This is an informal service in which you can get the specific information you are looking for.

When you have come to a behavior you just can’t seem to find the right response for, I can offer alternative options. In a more formal approach, we can find a solution to bring peace to your house and build a strong healthy relationship between you and your child.