Maternity Coaching

Whether this is your first or third pregnancy, support is always a necessity. Together we’ll create a customized plan for each trimester with exercise tips, nutritious foods and recipes, self-care routines and routine check-ins with me based on your needs. I’ll also provide educational resources and support contacts so you can feel prepared for your journey.

Depending on the care you and your partner feel you’ll need, coaching can include all or some of the below:

  • Weekly check-ins via phone or Zoom

  • Advice on products (belly bands, sleeping pillows, belly oils, etc.)

  • Nutrition education that helps mama and baby development

  • Appropriate and safe exercises tailored for you and the trimester you’re in

  • Access to all Mother Mode exclusive resources, blog content, and stories

  • Emotional support to ease anxiety around the unknown

  • Labor and delivery preparedness education

Labor and Delivery Education

Medicated or non-medicated? Home, birthing center, or hospital? Vaginal or scheduled Cesarean? Vitamin K shot? Sometimes deciding on a plan is overwhelming. This class was developed to educate you on the stages of labor, childbirth methods, use cases of certain medications and vaccinations and more. We will help you to feel confident about your decisions when creating your birth preferences, but most importantly when you’re laboring and delivering your bundle of joy. You will also learn about pain management techniques, how your birth partner can encourage you during labor and what you should pack to bring with you for a comfortable stay at the hospital.

Since this will be a 1-on-1 class, you will be able to ask questions tailored to your concerns. We will cover:

  • Labor and delivery methods (Lamaze, Bradley, Hypnobirthing, etc.)

  • The stages of labor

  • Pain management (medical and holistic)

  • How your partner can be the best help for you during labor

  • Types of support people (doulas, midwives, OBs, newborn care specialists, lactation specialists, etc.)

  • Picking a pediatrician

  • and more

Birth Doula

Having a doula with you during labor can be a great comfort and source of positivity and calm. Below is a list of potential benefits that a doula can help you through. When planning for your labor and delivery we can discuss these things further, deciding what you would and wouldn’t welcome during this incredibly personal experience between you, your partner, and new baby.

  • Continue to help mama change techniques and positions to keep her as comfortable as possible

  • Create a calming atmosphere tailored to your needs (dimming the lights, playing music, aromatherapy, massage, etc.)

  • Help mom stay hydrated and nourished as allowed by your midwife, OBGYN and/or nurses

  • Prepare light snacks, and bring her drinks of water or non-acidic juices (as discussed with your OBGYN)

  • Inform necessary people that labor has started, this may include canceling obligations and/or making pet or childcare arrangements

A mother’s support person helps decrease the physical discomforts of labor. They also add an extra layer of nurturing by providing additional companionship and emotional support throughout the magical process we call childbirth.

Breastfeeding Support

Producing breastmilk is natural, but the skill of latching the baby onto the breast is learned. I take the guesswork and anxiety out of this important choice. My shared goal is to explore what works for you and your baby within the first weeks and months after giving birth.

Aside from answering your questions and concerns, we’ll cover:

  • How to achieve a deep latch

  • Breastfeeding should never hurt

  • How to stay comfortable while feeding

  • How to ensure your baby is getting enough milk

  • What to do when your breasts get engorged or your ducts get plugged

  • Feeding schedules and frequency

  • and more

Postpartum Support

Having a baby for most women is the hardest thing she’s ever gone through in her life. People say raising a child “takes a village” for a reason. I am here to listen, understand your needs, and give you the education you need to care for your newborn.

Support can include, but not limited to:

  • Support through baby blues or postpartum depression

  • Effective tools to manage anxiety, insomnia, and negative thoughts

  • Making sure your partner or spouse is also getting the support they need and understanding how they can support you and baby best

  • Education on products you need for postpartum vaginal or c-section care

  • Education on newborn care like bathing, how to choose the right bottles and pacifiers, and sleep. Also see my Breastfeeding Support service