Preparing for Baby and Childbirth

The anticipation of your baby’s arrival can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Your mind is likely racing with excitement, joy, trepidation and thoughts of preparation for this life transition.

While honoring the experiences, wishes and existing knowledge of new parents, the mother and teacher in me is ready to equip parents with what they need to know. From preparing the home for baby’s arrival to newborn care, I will customize each service based on YOUR needs.

A description of services can be found below. All services can be customized to meet your needs. Contact me to create a customized package of services for yourself, a family member or friend.

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Home Preparation for Baby

The nesting has begun but you’re not quite sure of what you really need or want or the difference between the two. From the practical to the nice-to-haves, we can work together to prepare your nest for baby’s arrival.

Creating a Birth Plan

You’ve heard birth stories and want to create your own birth plan. Are you unsure of the possibilities or do you have fears about your birth not going the way you planned? We can work through this together so you feel equipped with a plan that includes an openness to a potentially needing to shift to “plan B.”

Childbirth Q & A

Do you desire a customized Childbirth Q & A experience in your own home, on your own schedule? Do you want to include siblings? We can work together to create a session(s) that answers your questions on your time.

Newborn Care

“But I don’t know how to care for a newborn!” No worries—you will feel equipped after we spend some time together. In your own home we will practice bathing and diapering, carrying options and discuss general newborn safety.

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Breast & Bottle Feeding

Whether you’re choosing to breastfeed or bottle feed, you likely have questions. We can tackle those questions together and prepare you and your baby for a positive feeding experience.

Preparing for Multiples

Multiple babies, multiple questions and concerns! Let’s work through those together so you can also experience multiple blessings. Feeding, sleeping, transporting…as a mother of multiples, there are some practical tips that were learned along the way that need to be shared!

Sibling Integration Preparation

Concerned about how a sibling or siblings will adjust to or interact with their new brother or sister? There are some things you can do to prepare for this transition. Let’s talk about your concerns and explore some strategies that can foster a smooth transition.

Transitioning to Parenthood

The transition to parenthood can bring with it a range of emotions. Joy, fear, anxiety…it varies from parent to parent. What should I expect? Do I even know how to be a parent - will I be a good one? What will happen to my relationship with my partner-will we have time for each other? These feelings are normal. Let’s talk.