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I am a NorCal mom to 5 on a mission to lower the maternal mortality rate through education and support to the whole family. I believe in preparation, biologically normal bonding & infant care, and transparency as a postpartum wellness specialist. I am a postpartum educator & doula, mother roaster, infant massage instructor, lactation educator counselor, infant craniosacral therapist, baby-led sleep specialist, and family event planner with 15 years of experience working with families and always learning.
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Shari's overall support helped me find a greater sense of confidence in my role as a mother. I met her when my baby was around 2 months old and as a new parent, I wish I had known about her and her services while I was still expecting. ~Jennifer M.

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July 9, 2021

Work experience

Before Navigating Parenthood, I worked at the George Lucas Educational Foundation for Edutopia and at POPSUGAR. My work can also be found at BabyCenter, CafeMom, HuffPost Parents, Mommy Nearest, and RedTri SF.

Services offered

Services summary

  • Postpartum education (Virtual or In-person)
  • Postpartum Doula (Virtual or In-person)
  • Infant Cranisacral Therapy (In-person)
  • Registry creation (Virtual)
  • Coaching (Virtual)
  • Lactation/Feeding evaluation support (Virtual or In-person)
  • Baby led sleep (Virtual)
  • Comfort and heal package (In person)
  • Belly Binding & Mother Warming (in-person)

Virtual Classes

  • Infant massage
  • Postpartum planning
  • Birth prep
  • Postpartum Prep and Postpartum Healing Education
  • Postpartum Prep Education

Virtual Consult

  • Baby registry & gear
  • Nursery Room Design
  • 30 minute coaching call

Postpartum Doula (In person)

Postpartum is the most overlooked time for families but it doesn’t need to be. Let me help you to feel informed and supported in postpartum.

  • Resources and referrals
  • Emotional Support
  • Research and samples (when available)
  • Lactation education
  • Labor comforts that help in postpartum
  • Tools for postpartum
  • How to prep your postpartum kit
  • Tips for siblings
  • Setting up a system for help
  • Create a lying-in plan
  • Discount on my online Postpartum Prep program or Postpartum Healing program
  • Free Facebook support group
  • Text and email support

Comfort and heal package (In person)

Creating another person is hard work! I’m here to support your self-care and healing as you nurture your family. There are two different options for the Comfort & Heal Package, the Expecting Option, and Postpartum Option. Simply let me know which one you’re choosing when we connect after your purchase.

This is an in-person service. Pricing is based on clients living in Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Livermore, or Fremont. Please contact us prior to purchasing if you live outside these areas to see if we can help you.

Belly Binding & Mother Warming (in-person)

  • Hot stone abdominal press with mixed warming spices & heaty oil
  • Warm aromatherapy neck pillow
  • Belly firming paste and Benkung belly bind application
  • Benkung belly bind to keep
  • Belly binding instructions
  • Optional zoom meeting for future belly binding help

Virtual Classes

Infant massage: From bonding to help with gas pain or a cranky baby, infant massage helps parents to find calm with their littles. Sign up for our next online class!

This group class consists of 5 Friday sessions, each starting at 9:15 a.m. PST and lasting 30-50 mins.

You’ll learn:

  • Ways to calm baby
  • How to listen to your baby
  • The importance of communication and permission
  • How to understand your baby’s needs
  • Ways to help a constipated baby
  • Creating a deeper bond with your baby (whether mom, dad, sibling)
  • Help baby’s brain development

Infant massage class has helped parents experiencing depression or emotional distance from their new baby to connect and take some calm moments together. It has also helped babies and parents after NICU stays, foster babies, and everyday families not sure how to help their little one or understand their needs.

Postpartum planning: Planning for postpartum is essential. Let me help your family through this huge transition via virtual postpartum planning.

  • Resources and referrals
  • Emotional Support
  • Research and samples (when available)
  • Lactation education
  • Labor comforts that help in postpartum
  • Tools for postpartum
  • Preparing your postpartum kit
  • Tips for siblings
  • Setting up a system for help
  • Create a lying-in plan
  • Discount on my online Postpartum Prep program or Postpartum Healing program
  • Free Facebook support group
  • Text and email support
  • Up to two scheduled virtual education sessions, 45 minutes-2 hours each
  • Up to four phone calls, 30 minutes each (up to 1 hour each for postpartum support)

Birth prep: Virtual birth prep is an easy way to get support, info, and all the resources you need before the big day so that you have less on your  plate.

  • Research, resources, and referrals
  • Comfort measure education
  • Product samples
  • Emotional support
  • Registry assistance
  • Lactation education
  • Birth bag suggestions

Postpartum Prep and Postpartum Healing Education: A combination class for Postpartum prep and healing

Postpartum Prep Education

  • Virtual consult

Baby registry & gear: Trying to figure out which baby items you will actually need and which ones are a waste of time or recalled? Let me help you filter through the noise of recommendations and advertisements to create a baby shower registry that’s unique to your family’s needs.

You will…

  • Create a registry that’s full of useful products
  • Have an easy-to-use registry for the whole family
  • Register for family-safe products and services
  • Know which registries to sign up for and how
  • Understand which gear is best for your family
  • Learn how to pick registry items and gear that makes life with baby easier

Nursery Room Design: Need help designing a safe space with the essentials? I’ll take the stress out of creating a baby-friendly space with your desired room theme. I also offer creative solutions for shared spaces.

You’ll learn:

  • Nursery room do’s and don’ts
  • How to utilize multi-use items
  • Room safety
  • Design guidance
  • The best places to find items for the room

30 minute coaching call: Just need some quick information, to talk to someone, or get some referrals? Sign up for a 30-minute coaching call while you’re expecting or postpartum to ask anything related to your birth and postpartum.

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Fees

Free initial consultation: 15 min

30 minute coaching call: $45

Postpartum Doula: $55/hr in-person and $40/hr virtual

Postpartum home and life preparation (3 sessions @45min each): $250 (virtual or in-person, travel fee may apply)

Comfort & Heal Package (In Person): $600

60 min Craniosacral therapy session with feeding evaluation and infant massage tips: $100

Virtual Baby Registry and Gear Consulting: $95.99

60 min infant CST session: $70

60 min baby-led sleep consult: $150

Free initial consultation: 15 min

30 minute coaching call: $45

Postpartum Doula: $55/hr in-person and $40/hr virtual

Postpartum home and life preparation (3 sessions @45min each): $250 (virtual or in-person, travel fee may apply)

Comfort & Heal Package (In Person): $600

60 min Craniosacral therapy session with feeding evaluation and infant massage tips: $100

Virtual Baby Registry and Gear Consulting: $95.99

60 min infant CST session: $70

60 min baby-led sleep consult: $150

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Does not accept insurance directly. May provide an invoice for submission to your insurance provider.

License Number

LPCC8675
A 86578

NPI Number

1417329434
1679582589
Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA trained, Newborn Mothers trained and certified)
CEIM (Certified Educator of Infant Massage)
Lactation Educator Counselor (UC San Diego)
Infant CST (Beames CST)

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Provider is willing to share references or testimonial upon request.

Languages

English

My approach

Whether you work with me virtually or in-person, I tailor our time together to the unique needs of your family and the resources/tools that would best support you. I also offer a wonderful lending library filled with pregnancy, postpartum & parenting books and babywearing options for my repeat in-person clients and discounts on my on-demand courses for all clients as a thank you for allowing me to be a part of your parenting journey.

Restrictions

Non-smoking home
No drug use

Publications

https://www.navigatingparenthood.com/

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