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Leigh’s support for the birthing family includes both natural and coached breathing, massage/efflourage, visualization, aromatherapy, emotional support and encouragement, and so much more.  Leigh's primary goal is that your babies birth be the result of informed and well educated choices made specifically by you.

Leigh will journey alongside you as your baby grows and develops into a toddler.  She will assist you with breastfeeding, attachment parenting, kangaroo care, postpartum mental health awareness, infant feeding and hygiene, marital/partner relationships after birth, and infant massage.

Childbirth Education

Childbirth education helps expecting parents to alleviate anxiety and fear of the unknown through education about birth, the birthing process, and the policies of the location in which they choose to birth.  Childbirth education is recommended for expecting parents around the 22nd-30th week of pregnancy, and can be taught via group, semi-private or private courses.

Baby massage is a way to relieve stress for you AND your baby.  Baby massage increases your confidence and sensitivity to your baby's cues, stimulates growth and healthy development of your baby's body, mind and spirit, and enhances your ability to understand your baby's special needs.  Through this course, you will learn techniques to help your baby release stress which builds daily from new experiences and that means more rest for baby and you; everyone feels better!  Classes are held privately or in small groups, and meet once per week for a series of four weeks. 

Preemies who received gentle strokes and limb manipulations gained 50 percent more weight than infants who did not receive therapeutic touch, according to a study by Tiffany Field, M.D., and went home an average of six days earlier than those who had not received infant massage.  During a time when your baby needs loving and gentle touch the most, you may feel afraid and uneasy.  Leigh will be there to support and guide you, listening to your fears and encouraging you to bond with your newborn, even during the toughest moments.

Childbirth education helps expecting parents to alleviate anxiety and fear of the unknown through education about birth, the birthing process, and the policies of the location in which they choose to birth.  Childbirth education is recommended for expecting parents around the 22nd-30th week of pregnancy, and can be taught via group, semi-private or private courses.

Leigh will assist you with sleep and toilet training, establishing playgroups and support systems, rights and laws regarding returning to the workplace, finding and gaining entrance into excellent preschools or home care centers, overcoming potential childhood struggles such as tantrums, biting, hitting or other aggressive behaviors, and social and academic guidance for the four year old in respect to preparation for kindergarten.

Please feel free to contact me if you are seeking guidance or support during the process of or after adoption, or if you are experiencing concerns as an alternative lifestyle couple.  I am experienced and have an abundance of resources in regards to lactation care and attachment parenting, and would love to support you through your parenting journey.

Custom tailored workshops and seminars, designed to inspire educators and caregivers to reach their full potential in nurturing and caring for infants and young children in the most compassionate manner possible.  Practical hands on tools will enable participants to walk away feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and prepared to support the families and communities they serve.