It's been a minute!

How has it been over a year since I’ve written anything on this blog? Take that as a positive sign of how busy things have been around here!

Some exciting updates:

I continued to support families in-person up until this past March when it became clear that our world was changing. My in-person support quickly pivoted to virtual, and I found my place serving many families via phone and video as they prepared for and welcomed their newest additions. This transition was not especially difficult because…

…I have been working for Cleo since last October in addition to continuing to support families through my private practice. I absolutely LOVE working as a Family Guide and Specialist for Cleo. I’m surrounded by some of the most brilliant and compassionate minds in the birthing, postpartum, and childhood development world, and I get to support families virtually throughout the United States. I feel that my work with Cleo has only made the support I offer to my private practice clients that much more valuable because I learn something new every single day. (PS - if your employer doesn’t yet offer Cleo, ask for it!)

And, I’m now officially Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I completed training and passed the certification exam and am now even more prepared to support parents with their own emotional wellness. I am thrilled to add these letters to my name (and encourage everyone else working in this space to do the same), as perinatal mental health is more important than ever as parents are dealing with isolation like they never have before.

And lastly, I have committed to educating myself more fully around birth disparities and the inequities that families of color face around birth and postpartum care. I should have done this long ago and would love to engage in conversation with those who are also learning and committed to helping enact change.

Starting this month, I have picked back up my in-person support of families taking every precaution possible as I am welcomed into the home during such a special time. My virtual support continues for those who are not located in Marin County and/or those who are not comfortable opening their doors quite yet (more about virtual services here). The virtual option can be wonderful for those who don’t want to commit to extended, in-person support but want the option to call upon an expert whenever they need!

So, if you need any support - fussy baby, sibling transitions, sleep help, a check-in around your emotions, or just have questions about what postpartum support can look like, I’m here for you. Let’s chat!

Can’t believe one of the two tiny babies pictured in so many photos on this website is now 2.5 years old!