Joyful Newborn Coaching Program
Personalized supporT
You, your family and your newborn are unique. The information and support I provide is specific to individual situations. I can draw on 40 years of experience as well as hundreds of hours of training to pinpoint exactly what resources will help you. This type of support is designed to save you time, reduce anxiety, and provide optimal support. Each family has similar yet different needs and it is important to acknowledge that the solutions can be vastly different.
responsive & respectful care model
I am passionate about providing support in a way that is respectful to both the newborn and the family and based on responsive care. I do not advocate “crying it out” nor do I believe that infants are manipulative. What I do believe is that newborns are doing their best to communicate their needs in a new and scary world. They have never experienced hunger, cold, bright lights or loud sounds. They do know your voice and your smell and you can make them feel safe and secure by responding to their cues.
What you can expect
The program is a comprehensive support system delivered virtually educating parents in every aspect of caring for their newborn, providing personalized consultation and instruction on infant massage, baby care, sleep foundations, infant development and infant mental health. I have worked with many parents following this model and all have been happy with the results. I don’t promise that you will breastfeed easily, that baby will sleep through the night or that you will have peaceful days with a giggling baby — each family has different priorities and challenges. What I do promise is a commitment to helping you with the support and resources that you need.
what the program includes
Regular calls to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, provide timely resources and lend support. Calls generally last an hour and are a combination of information I provide and answering your questions, addressing your concerns and troubleshooting your challenges. The calls are scheduled at a time convenient for both of us and are through Zoom, FaceTime or phone
3 calls prior to baby’s arrival
5 calls in the first two weeks after birth
Weekly calls during weeks 3-8
Bi-weekly calls during weeks 9-16
Monthly calls at 5 & 6 months
Text messages and email for quick questions that come up in-between calls
Information and answers that support healthy attachment between baby and parents
Support for healthy sleep with evidence-based information on routines and rhythms, the sleep environment and helping baby sleep well
Professional lactation counselor services, including proper latch techniques, addressing milk supply challenges, pumping and breastmilk storage guidance
Working with parents to create an individualized daily rhythm that is ideal for baby and family with changes as baby grows
A review of diaper changing, circumcision and umbilical cord care, gentle & safe bathing and infant massage with a focus on these times as an opportunity to create connection
Assessment and strategies for addressing common conditions such as overstimulation, constipation, reflux, gas, bottle refusal and weight gain concerns
Help with nursery set-up and organization from what to buy to how to use what you already have
Addressing concerns in the areas of health, development, sleeping habits, feeding and the transition for the new family
Screening and support for perinatal mood disorders
Instructing parents on safety, including installation of car seats, SIDS prevention, childproofing and infant CPR
pricing and availability
The Joyful Newborn Coaching Program is $5000 and includes personalized support and resources through baby’s first six months. I only accept a few clients each month in order to provide you with optimal support levels. I am currently accepting clients with March, April and June 2024 due dates and later. Please book a call with me so I can share more about this amazing program and we can see if the Joyful Newborn Coaching Program is a good fit for you and your family.