As a registered nurse with experience in both pediatric nursing and labor and delivery, I am passionate about helping new parents navigate the challenging and rewarding journey of becoming a family. I have always had a strong interest in maternal and child health, and after completing my nursing education, I knew that working with new parents and their babies was my calling. My own mom is a labor and delivery Nurse, so I was immersed in that world at a young age. Dinner table conversations weren’t always for the faint of heart! But she coached me as both a mother and a fellow nurse, and I am so grateful for her guidance.
Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand the significant impact that education and support can have on new parents. I have also witnessed the education gap that exists in our healthcare system, where not everyone has access to the information and resources they need to have a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. This is why I am committed to bridging that gap and ensuring that every parent has access to the education and support they need to feel confident and empowered. My passion for helping new parents extends beyond the hospital setting. I believe that education and support should be available to all parents, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why I am dedicated to providing resources and information to families in my community and beyond. I don’t want any family to have education out of their reach, if you are worried about affording one of my services, please reach out and we will make something work!
When I’m not working with parents and babies, I enjoy spending time outdoors. Hiking is one of my favorite activities, and I love exploring new trails and taking in the beauty of nature. I am also a coffee enthusiast and enjoy trying out new coffee shops and roasts. If you have a favorite spot, send me a message I would love to hear about your favorites too!
Family is incredibly important to me, and I am grateful for the love and support of my own family. I understand the challenges and joys of raising children, and I bring that perspective to my work with new parents. In all aspects of my life, I am committed to making a positive impact and helping others. I am honored to be a part of the healthcare community and to have the opportunity to support and empower new parents as they embark on this incredible journey.
To guide families through every stage of their parenting journey, by providing evidence informed education infused with nonjudgmental support, compassion, and empathy.
To become a recognized global team of healthcare professionals utilizing innovative practices, and committed to improving the quality of life for families as they grow and evolve over time.
Our job as healthcare professionals is to listen to your priorities and goals as a parent. We will walk beside you and share in your challenges and your triumphs, and we promise to support you with empathy, compassion, and respect.
As you move through your parenting journey, certain stages can feel overwhelming at times. We value creating a shared community, online and in our cities, where you are always welcome.
We support all families — as we believe every family is completely unique and deserves access to quality support. We will continue to learn and listen, ensuring our brand is thoughtful as well as inclusive.
You can expect us to provide you with evidence informed information in a professional manner. As healthcare professionals, we will treat your family as unique, provide individual assessments, and determine the best plan of care to meet your educational needs.
Good question! We are called The Mama Coach because years ago, when Carrie’s first boy was very small, she often wondered out loud to herself, “Where is my Mama Coach?” and “I need a Mama Coach!”. Carrie searched and searched for qualified support and realized there was a need for qualified support for new families. We recognize that our name can give the impression that we only serve moms, but we will continue to work and learn to ensure our messaging is clear that all people are welcome here. Parents carry a heavy load, and do it with grace. All parents deserve support, and The Mama Coach is the answer you’ve been searching for.
We do not just support moms — we help ALL people. All are welcome here, and we are committed to providing you with quality support, no matter your gender or family dynamic. As we learned in nursing school, your family is who YOU say they are.
We get asked this one all the time. As Registered Nurses, having merely one method does not align with how we were trained in University to utilize the nursing process.
The Nursing Process is defined as, a “systematic approach to care using the fundamental principles of critical thinking, client-centered approaches to treatment, goal-oriented tasks, evidence-based practice (EDP) recommendations, and nursing intuition. Holistic and scientific postulates are integrated to provide the basis for compassionate, quality-based care” (*1).
Simply put, we will assess your child using our nursing training to determine the best way to help your family reach their goals, walking beside you all the way. You can choose us with confidence, knowing you have picked the most qualified resource to support your family’s journey.
*1 – (Toney-Butler TJ, Thayer JM. Nursing Process. [Updated 2020 Jul 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499937/)
Yes. As Registered Nurses, we have years of training on where to access credible guidelines and information. All of our programming is based on extensive research from credible sources.
As Registered Nurses, it is our professional obligation to manage client records and confidential information properly. We use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) that is compliant throughout North America. Even though we share the same brand, we are all independent Registered Nurses with our own private practices. As such, we each have our own EMR that is private and secure. We do not share EMR or client information between one another without consent.
Often they are — the answer largely depends on where you live and what your private insurance covers. For example, in Canada, our services are covered under ‘Lactation’, ‘Registered Nurse Services’ or ‘Health Spending Accounts’. In the United States our services can be covered as well, through HSA or FSAs. Reach out to me for more information.