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Practical wisdom, loving support & guided self-reflection
for new or expecting parents

Preparing for baby and childbirth and caring for an infant can bring both excitement and anxiety for new parents. However, most parents don’t realize that every parent has an inner parenting compass that’s ready to be activated.  My New Parent Services and Guided Reflection, Inquiry & Discovery (Heart Compass Work) aim to help you find your compass, the direction of your parenting. 

It is a privilege to be able to offer support to new parents as they embark on this amazing journey. Training in birth and postpartum doula support, lactation counseling, childbirth education and infant massage instruction along with the experience of mothering six children has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, tips and tools to support you. You will be left feeling empowered. With your new skills and confidence, you’ll be able to embrace your inner parent compass.

New Parent Services include private classes and support sessions in your home, at a coffee shop or at the park, with other parents or family members…it’s up to you! Choose individual services or create a package of services. This is YOUR journey. 

See below for links to New Parent Services and Heart Compass Work. Visit my contact page to schedule a free phone consultation or in-person consultation to determine which services you’d like and to customize them to meet your needs.

 

Preparing for Baby and Childbirth

  • Home Preparation for Baby

  • Creating a Birth Plan

  • Childbirth Q & A

  • Newborn Care

  • Breast and Bottle Feeding

  • Preparing for Multiples

  • Sibling Integration Preparation

  • Transitioning to Parenthood

Postpartum Education and Support

  • Lactation Counseling

  • Self-Care for Parents

  • Newborn and Infant Care

  • Sibling Integration

  • Infant Massage Instruction

  • Soothing Techniques

  • Swaddling and Sleeping Tips

  • New Parent Coaching

 

Heart Compass Work

Through guided reflection, conversation, and gentle, yet challenging inquiry, I create a safe space for parents, whether one-on-one or in a group setting, to be vulnerable, compassionate and courageous as they look deeply inward at the workings of their heart. Engagement in this heart work leads to the discovery and activation of the inner compass that will guide mothers and fathers on their parenting journey.

 
“Mary is the ultimate guide and mentor for new mothers and families finding their way through what can be a uniquely challenging experience that is too often isolating and unguided. I can’t recommend her enough.”
— Margie F, 9/1/19