Here's the thing. This can be incredible. It really can. There are a thousand different ways this could look - and so many of them can be right. Let's flip the narrative that hospital births are doomed. Let's rewrite postpartum. Let's uncover everything you need to know to breastfeed.
You are in charge of your story - we're going to make sure of that.
No bests. No shoulds. Education for you - then you go write your own good + beautiful story.
Here's the thing. This can be incredible. It really can. There are a thousand different ways this could look - and so many of them can be right. Let's flip the narrative that hospital births are doomed. Let's rewrite postpartum. Let's uncover everything you need to know to breastfeed.
You are in charge of your story. You have a voice. We're going to make sure of that.
No bests. No shoulds. Education for you - then you go write your own good + beautiful story.
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Beautiful birth can happen anytime, anywhere, and for anyone - and yes, this includes in a hospital. Postpartum is hard - absolutely - but education can change everything. Breastfeeding may be one of the toughest things you've ever done, but the right resources will absolutely cover you in confidence.
The key to having an empowered mamahood transition is education, because it's true what they say, "The more you know, the better it goes."
Quality education shouldn't promise perfect birth or a perfect postpartum (and I don't). But what I do promise is that the things you learn with me will allow you to feel wildly confident in your body, your choices, your responses to everything that may happen, your knowledge about your baby and what they need, and your (irreplaceable) role in every part of this process.
Your intuitions are real.
Your voice matters.
Let's learn how to use them.
With years of experience as a labor = postpartum nurse, certified lactation counselor, and mama to 4 of my own - I cannot wait to do this with you. Evidence-based pregnancy, 4th trimester, breastfeeding and new baby classes focused on education, empowerment, and most of all, you.
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mama of 4, birth & postpartum RN, CLC,
story writer, mashed potato lover
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You know what I mean? That person who doesn't care if you ask them the weird questions. The one who expects you to send them pictures of diapers + cracked nipples. That friend who knows you are the best mama for that child - and they will do anything they can to remind you of that.
mama of 4, birth & postpartum RN, CLC,
story writer, mashed potato lover
Sure, I learned a lot in the classroom. But you know what? I've learned even more at the bedside. Let me give those real life experiences + stories to you.
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Not gonna lie - evidence is my jam too. Do numbers + research tell us everything? Not even close. But can they be a good foundation for making choices? Yes.
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I've been the mama 4 times now. And while it's true that you can't predict everything - it's also true that the more you know, the better it goes.
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The education never stops over here. Stay in stories - that's where the really good stuff is.
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