FAQS about pregnancy/postpartum coaching:

• What does perinatal mean? - It means pregnancy through the first year postpartum.

• What exactly is a perinatal coach? - I support clients with emotional and mental health during fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and loss.

• I see you are a registered nurse. Do you work with clients in a nursing role? - For my coaching clients I bring my extensive knowledge as an OB RN to this role, but I will not be providing nursing services. If I have concerns about your or your baby's physical well-being I will encourage you to seek medical care with your provider.

• Do you attend births as a doula? - No, as a perinatal coach I do not attend births. I support pregnant clients leading up to the birth and I provide individualized education and concrete orientation about the flow of hospital admission, labor induction, cesarean birth, etc.

• How do you help new parents with birth reflection and processing? - With my background helping thousands of families through labor and birth, I bring a unique perspective to understand the ups and downs of the birth process. Through a process of deep listening, I hold space for your experience and can help bring clarity and healing to what might have been unexpected, difficult or traumatic.  

• Do you support partners or just the person giving birth? - I support individuals or couples, because this dynamic time of life influences the entire family. Babies are of course welcome to be present or feeding during our time together.