Helping you heal with confidence and support!
If you are looking for your village, this is a good place to start.
If you are looking for your village, this is a good place to start.
I have over 25 years of experience with children, three children of my own and have worked with new postpartum parents since 2010. I am passionate about families of all types and helping them their way with confidence. I meet you where you are and give you practical, real life information to make the best choices for you! I genuinely want you to thrive during this period and can help you.
Schedule a 30 min or 60 min postpartum coaching session now!
*You can still be pregnant and want some support around preparing for the postpartum period.
*You can be anywhere in your postpartum period! Even 2 years after giving birth
*You can live anywhere with these virtual sessions but I am PST and will need to schedule during daytime and evening hours.
*We can also communicate by text, securely and privately.
I want the very best for you and your family. Think of me as your postpartum friend that can offer support in a non judgemental and kind way.
*You can still be pregnant and want some support around preparing for the postpartum period.
*You can be anywhere in your postpartum period! Even 2 years after giving birth
*You can live anywhere with these virtual sessions but I am PST and will need to schedule during daytime and evening hours.
*We can also communicate by text, securely and privately.
I want the very best for you and your family. Think of me as your postpartum friend that can offer support in a non judgemental and kind way.
Postpartum Planning ServiceOften, people are unsure of what they will need before birth.
We can meet before birth to discuss your support team, resources and create a plan for how your postpartum period will look. Obviously, nothing ever really goes according to plan, but if you are making a birth plan, you should also have a postpartum plan. Parts of planning include but are not limited to: *how to get support lined up before birth. We will map out who your support team is and how each person can help. *make lists of jobs you do now or did prior to pregnancy that you will need someone else to take over. *How to plan in advance for meals or who will be cooking for you. *If you don't have much support, we can discuss how I or someone else can come into your home or talk over zoom to provide counseling and support as needed. *Talk about going back to work and what that transition might look like *Make a plan for feeding baby. This is something I also offer as a way to prepare for all types of infant feeding. The cost of this service is based on if it is in person or virtual Please reach out for more details! |
Lactation Education and PlanningPart of getting ready for baby is also making a feeding plan. If you plan to breastfeed, its very important to take a class. Not just the class that the hospital provides, but multiple classes. I can offer a 1-2 hour private or small group class over zoom or in your home for an affordable rate. Feeding our babies is not instinctual for us and we need to be intentional about it. Your nurse in the hospital won't have time to educate you on nursing beyond the first couple of days. I offer a very non judgemental approch to feeding. If you plan to pump, direct nurse, a combination or use formula I want you to feel supported and successful. In class I can teach you:
*Postition and latch *frequency of feeding and how to get support from partners and family *nutrition and staying hydrated *how to get off to the best start *how to manage lack of sleep with middle of the night nursing *nursing beyond 6 weeks *bottle feeding *common issues and how to get help The cost of the classes and support varies based on location and how you want to learn (virtual or in person) Please reach out for more info! |
Placenta Services
Placenta encapsulation is a process that helps your body replace lost hormones and energy after the birth. Some people notice
*elevated energy
*balanced hormones
*and faster healing
You can choose between steamed or not but both methods use dehydration for 24 hours at 160 degrees F to be sure that all bacteria is killed.
Your health and safety are a top priority and I regularly renew my food safety and blood borne pathogens certifications. If you are ready to move forward, click here
*elevated energy
*balanced hormones
*and faster healing
You can choose between steamed or not but both methods use dehydration for 24 hours at 160 degrees F to be sure that all bacteria is killed.
Your health and safety are a top priority and I regularly renew my food safety and blood borne pathogens certifications. If you are ready to move forward, click here
My experience with Shawna was wonderful. She came to our house after we got home from the hospital. We chose to have the placenta encapsulated. She wore a mask the whole time she was in our home. When she processed the placenta, she was very efficient, clean and quiet. We learned so much about the placenta and got to watch the whole process. She stayed for an additional 2 hours to listen to my birth story, she helped me get my baby in a better position while nursing, made me tea and answered so many questions I had. She came back the following day to complete the placenta package. She did the dishes, laundry and made me a snack. Her ability to bring calm and her ability to relate to what I was feeling, was so refreshing. I plan to continue seeing her virtually. I highly recommend her.
Betty- Redwood City
We cannot thank Shawna enough for the help and guidance she gave us in the first months of Chase’s life.
I was completely surprised at how difficult breastfeeding would be and in the hospital, I felt like it was hopeless.
Just when I felt like giving up, Shawna stepped in and literally showed us how; more important, she did it in a completely reassuring, supportive way.
I was able to breastfeed my child for 8 months…while commuting back and forth to LA for work…and I never could have done that without Shawna."
-Wendy San Francisco