I am Motivated to Help!

Even though this is such a difficult topic for many to discuss, I’m excited to talk about perinatal mood or anxiety disorders with you because I truly know the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. I absolutely love supporting others through transformative life experiences and I have a profound passion for creating awareness about these fairly common difficulties.

Too many suffer from pregnancy anxiety.
Too many suffer from pregnancy obsessive compulsive disorder.
Too many suffer from baby blues.
Too many suffer from postpartum depression.
Too many suffer from postpartum anxiety.
Too many suffer from postpartum post traumatic stress disorder.
Too many suffer from postpartum psychosis. 

I am committed to helping families stand up to the stigmas and get help! There is no reason anyone should suffer and it is definitely not okay to settle for mediocre health. 

You can help spread awareness and destigmatize mental health by inviting the people you care about most to join too!

Our goal is to share with you how you can build you birth dream team to enhance your experience with pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
During this experience, you will gain clarity on the abundance of choices available to you, the way different professionals can serve you, and the importance of honoring your best interest through this transformative experience. 
Join us for How To Build Your Birthing Team to learn more about the different components of a birthing team and how you can make informed decisions to ensure you are supported in a way that feels right to you! 

It’s important for you to be both realistic and thorough when considering the birth of your child, and Learn How To Create Your Birth Plan will allow you to consider all aspects with a calm and focused attention to creating the most concise birth plan possible.

You’ll have the chance to ask questions and receive feedback about each individual aspect of your birth plan, ensuring that any unique circumstances, wishes, or issues are addressed.

This 3 hour express class will give parents-to-be the knowledge of what to expect in childbirth and introduce you to birth through the eyes of a doula.

Topics include: the GPS of birth, shifts of emotional and physical aspects of labor/birth, birth plan!?, getting your team ready, medical and non-medical pain relief options, and understanding all paths to birth.

Cost - 45 - per couple

As your pregnancy nears its end, you may find the experience uncomfortable and just want the baby out. This is perfectly normal, as it’s perfectly natural to be excited to want to meet your little bundle of joy. Having said that, there are a lot of myths surrounding labor induction. As professional doulas, we have heard all sorts of old wives tales, let us help you sort out the myths.

During this webinar, we will discuss common reasons why a cesarean birth may be necessary, what to expect during delivery, and how the procedure will be performed. We will explore reasons why a cesarean birth might be recommended before labor and situations that can lead to the recommendation of a cesarean during labor. 
Anyone looking for a judgment-free class about childbirth will benefit from The What, Why, And How of Cesarean Birth! I encourage you to invite others you care about to join us as well. 
This class is guaranteed to prepare you for a positive and confident childbirth experience!

An unmedicated, labor and birth is often desired by looking to be an active participant in the birthing process, remain in control of their body and have minimal medical intervention overall. We will be discussing different breathing techniques, nutritional, exercises, and more to ensure you will have an empowering and deeply satisfying childbirth experience!

Epidurals have quickly become the most popular method of pain relief during labor in the United States today by far. And can be effective for mothers who choose them or when all other options have been utilized.

According to a Listening to Mothers II survey conducted in 2006, more than 75 percent of U.S. women reported receiving an epidural. In contrast, 54% of women in Canada and only 22% of women in England had an epidural before or during delivery. 

My goal is to share with you how you can best prepare for an unmedicated childbirth and minimize  the need for medical intervention.

Let’s face it, not all aspects of motherhood are innate. Many women are bogged down with questions and concerns regarding our little ones around the clock. 

Too many women set themselves up for failure by trying to live up to magazine-style parenting.
They believe everything they read on the internet, try to make every detail Instagram-worthy, allow themselves to be blamed if motherhood is not going as planned, and believe that their happiness and health no longer matter.

Not only is this bad for the mother, but this is bad for baby! These simple, yet incredibly helpful tips will strengthen the bond between the mother, partner and baby while making sure the mother knows how to take care of herself.

During these prenatal coaching sessions, Sara Kennedy will cover what it means to be L.E.A.N in various stages of pregnancy, optimal nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and easy ways to incorporate healthy habits and mindsets during pregnancy! Among this series of different classes, participants will have meal planning workshops, helpful hand-outs via email, and we walk through how to meal plan to save time and money while adding nutrient-dense meals into your diet.

On Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm;

• August 1st - Live Right Now

• August 8th - Eat Right Now

• August 15th - Prepare Right Now

$90 per 3 couples or 6 individuals for all three sessions

During these prenatal coaching sessions, Sara Kennedy will cover what it means to be L.E.A.N in various stages of pregnancy, optimal nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and easy ways to incorporate healthy habits and mindsets during pregnancy! Among this series of different classes, participants will have meal planning workshops, helpful hand-outs via email, and we walk through how to meal plan to save time and money while adding nutrient-dense meals into your diet.

On Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm;

• August 1st - Live Right Now

• August 8th - Eat Right Now

• August 15th - Prepare Right Now

$90 per 3 couples or 6 individuals for all three sessions

During these prenatal coaching sessions, Sara Kennedy will cover what it means to be L.E.A.N in various stages of pregnancy, optimal nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and easy ways to incorporate healthy habits and mindsets during pregnancy! Among this series of different classes, participants will have meal planning workshops, helpful hand-outs via email, and we walk through how to meal plan to save time and money while adding nutrient-dense meals into your diet.

On Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm;

• June 13th - Live Right Now

• June 20th - Eat Right Now

• June 27th - Prepare Right Now

$90 per 3 couples or 6 individuals for all three sessions

NUTRITION is the first topic of our series! Sara Kennedy and Allison Rollans (our High Country Doulas’ certified health coaches), invite you to participate and explore what it means to be L.E.A.N and Dr. Sears' "Four Pillars of Health'.

Join them for this lunch time session as we explore our first topic: Nutrition. All registrants receive a recording emailed to them.

During this portion of our L.E.A.N webinar series we will discuss how you can use get the most benefit out of your lifestyle and how you can positively impact your relationships with others!

In this meal prep workshop, we will be prepping 5 meals and a dessert to have ready for busy nights! All of our meals will be loaded with nutrients and vegetables that will help the whole family eat healthier with ease!

We will be learning meal prep tips and tricks, easy recipes, and exactly how to cook every meal we will be putting together.

$30 per couple/person

EXERCISE is the third topic of our series! Sara Kennedy and Allison Rollans (our High Country Doulas' certified health coaches), invite you to participate and explore what it means to be L.E.A.N and Dr. Sears' "Four Pillars of Health'.

Join them for this lunch time session as we explore our third topic: Exercise. If you can't make it, don't worry. All registrants receive a recorded copy emailed to them.

Be prepared for your upcoming labor and birth. In this 2 hour workshop, we will learn ways to cope with all stages of labor. This is a fun, high-energy, interactive workshop that teaches many techniques and tips for journeying through labor more comfortably. Whether or not you plan to labor with or without medication, this workshop is guaranteed to give you (and your partner/labor support person) practical tools to use to make labor and birth easier.

Cost $25/couple
Location: Abingdon, VA

Are you and your partner wanting to learn easy techniques to make your upcoming birth easier and smoother?

Be prepared for your upcoming labor and birth in this 2 hour online workshop.

Includes 2 hours of virtual instruction via Zoom, a recorded copy to view anytime and some wonderful handouts for you and your partner to have to practice and use during labor!

$25 per couple

ATTITUDE is the topic in this series! Sara Kennedy and Allison Rollans (our High Country Doulas’ certified health coaches), invite you to participate and explore what it means to be L.E.A.N and Dr. Sears' "Four Pillars of Health'.

Join them for this lunch time session as we explore our first topic: ATTITUDE. If you can't make it, don't worry. All registrants receive a recorded copy emailed to them.

In this meal prep workshop, we will be prepping 5 meals and a dessert to have ready for busy nights! All of our meals will be loaded with nutrients and vegetables that will help the whole family eat healthier with ease!

We will be learning meal prep tips and tricks, easy recipes, and exactly how to cook every meal we will be putting together.

$30 per couple/person

During these prenatal coaching sessions, Sara Kennedy will cover what it means to be L.E.A.N in various stages of pregnancy, optimal nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and easy ways to incorporate healthy habits and mindsets during pregnancy! Among this series of different classes, participants will have meal planning workshops, helpful hand-outs via email, and we walk through how to meal plan to save time and money while adding nutrient-dense meals into your diet.

On Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm;

• June 13th - Live Right Now

• June 20th - Eat Right Now

• June 27th - Prepare Right Now

$90 per 3 couples or 6 individuals for all three sessions

In this virtual meal planning workshop, certified Health Coach Sara Kennedy will teach principles of meal planning to help you keep healthy dinners on your table! As a part of this workshop, participants will receive:

● Three variations of meal planning handouts

● Examples and practice using the handouts

● List of “dirty dozen” foods to avoid, and clean foods to keep in your kitchen

We will also briefly discuss the principles of traffic light eating and incorporating more green light foods into your lifestyle.

$30 per couple/person

During these prenatal coaching sessions, Sara Kennedy will cover what it means to be L.E.A.N in various stages of pregnancy, optimal nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and easy ways to incorporate healthy habits and mindsets during pregnancy! Among this series of different classes, participants will have meal planning workshops, helpful hand-outs via email, and we walk through how to meal plan to save time and money while adding nutrient-dense meals into your diet.

On Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm;

• June 13th - Live Right Now

• June 20th - Eat Right Now

• June 27th - Prepare Right Now

$90 per 3 couples or 6 individuals for all three sessions

Feeding your baby may be the most amazing thing in the world, but that doesn't mean it always comes naturally. In our INFANT FEEDING module, we'll discuss breastfeeding basics, pumping, bottlefeeding, going back to work, and what makes a good latch.

Virtual classes will be held via Zoom. You just need a laptop, I-Pad or smartphone with Zoom downloaded. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link, a comprehensive digital resource packet and afterward, a recorded copy of the class.

Cost - 45 per couple

In these virtual prenatal coaching sessions, participants will learn about the LEAN Expectations from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. We will be discussing Optimal Nutrition During Pregnancy and Beyond.

On Wednesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm; May 27th & June 3rd

40 per couple/per session

Planning a trip and worried about taking the kids along? Many people are. Fear of the unknown can hold parents back from traveling altogether. But, with the right planning, you and your family can make the journey like pros! Traveling with kids can come with a number of stressors. Let me help ease your anxiety with some helpful expert tips on an educational journey!

In this meal prep workshop, we will be prepping 5 meals and a dessert to have ready for busy nights! All of our meals will be loaded with nutrients and vegetables that will help the whole family eat healthier with ease!

We will be learning meal prep tips and tricks, easy recipes, and exactly how to cook every meal we will be putting together.

30 per couple/person

What’s my parenting philosophy?

Prepares you for the most challenging aspects of early parenting; postpartum recovery and early newborn care.

Topics: Newborn sleep patterns, Newborn cues and care, Expectations and tips for recovery after vaginal or cesarean birth, Dispelling myths around postpartum depression , Finding your new normal as a family

Virtual classes will be held via Zoom. You just need a laptop, I-Pad or smartphone with Zoom downloaded. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link, a comprehensive digital resource packet and afterward, a recorded copy of the class.

Cost - 45 per couple

During this webinar, we will discuss common reasons why a cesarean birth may be necessary, what to expect during delivery, and how the procedure will be performed. We will explore reasons why a cesarean birth might be recommended before labor and situations that can lead to the recommendation of a cesarean during labor. 
Anyone looking for a judgment-free class about childbirth will benefit from The What, Why, And How of Cesarean Birth! I encourage you to invite others you care about to join us as well. 
This class is guaranteed to prepare you for a positive and confident childbirth experience!

Let’s face it, not all aspects of motherhood are innate. Many women are bogged down with questions and concerns regarding our little ones around the clock. 

Too many women set themselves up for failure by trying to live up to magazine-style parenting.
They believe everything they read on the internet, try to make every detail Instagram-worthy, allow themselves to be blamed if motherhood is not going as planned, and believe that their happiness and health no longer matter.

Not only is this bad for the mother, but this is bad for baby! These simple, yet incredibly helpful tips will strengthen the bond between the mother, partner and baby while making sure the mother knows how to take care of herself.