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SUPPORT TO LAST A LIFETIME

We are born of love. Love is our Mother.

-Rumi

Supporting mothers

from the very beginning, empowering their motherhood journeys at every stage.

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Specializing in compassionate

Offering a unique blend of care that nurtures the body, mind and spirit for each client. This personalized approach ensures every client feels

  • seen

  • understood

  • supported

  • empowered

to reach her mothering goals through the various transitional stages along the journey.

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Offerings

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Postpartum Planning & CPR Training

  • Offering the following classes to prepare for life after baby arrives:

    INNATE Postpartum Care- Planning for the Fourth Trimester Course

    • Creating a plan for after a pregnancy

    • Culturally universal essentials of Postpartum Care

    Milk on the Move

    • Supporting breastfeeding with maternity leave

    • Returning to work

    • Other mother/baby separations

    Life as a New Parent: The First Week

    • Focus on rapid changes & growth of newborns

    CPR Training/Recertification

    • American Heart Association curriculum

    • CPR/AED & First Aid training for everyone

    • Basic Life Support for healthcare providers

    • Practice hands-on skills

    • Receive certification card upon completion of course

  • INNATE Postpartum Care- Planning for the Fourth Trimester Course TBD

    Milk on the Move TBD

    Please register your interest for each of the classes here to receive timely updates of the next offered sessions.

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Lactation Support

  • Support for new mothers and families through one-on-one consultations (in home and in office) and breastfeeding education. Possible topics may include:

    • Prenatal preparation

    • Latch concerns

    • Infant weight or feeding behavior concerns

    • Infant Oral Assessments for Tethered Oral Tissues

    • Nipple and/or breast pain and/or Injury

    • Plugged Ducts, Thrush, and/or Mastitis

    • Engorgement

    • Low or Excessive Milk Supply

    • Feeding multiples/tandem feeding

    • Pumping and Flange Fitting

    • Transition Back to Work

    • Bottle Introduction and Paced Bottle Feeding

    • Weaning and/or Completing lactation

  • Bundled package options are available to meet various needs.

    Call or text 512-986-3066 or email me at LC@mamasandbabies.love to schedule an appointment

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Matrescence Awareness

  • Explore one’s motherhood experiences

    Services include

    • Individual one-on-one consultations

    • Group workshops

    • Mother retreats

    • Educational resources

    Email LC@mamasandbabies.love or text 512-986-3066 to schedule a one on one session.

    Please register your interest for each group session &/or retreat here to receive timely updates of the next offered sessions.

  • Matrescence Retreat dates TBD

    Alumni Retreat dates TBD

    Please register your interest for each group session &/or retreat here to receive timely updates of the next offered sessions.

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS NOW

The world needs our mothers.

— Liya Kebede

All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my mother.

-Abraham Lincoln

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Credentials

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Meet

Sheila Marie

Sheila Marie is a masters-prepared registered nurse (RN, MSN), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and CPR instructor experienced in pediatric nursing and health education. With over 20 years of caring for mothers, children and families, she is dedicated to helping families create solid foundations of support and health, from birth and beyond through compassionate and individualized care.

Her philosophy of care weaves knowledge of human physiology with traditional Rites of Passage in the modern world, focused around motherhood, maternal & child health. Bringing this understanding in context of the mothering journey, Sheila Marie guides mothers to craft their beautiful family life tapestries.

Testimonials

  • "Sheila Marie brings her extensive knowledge and experience with seeing the mother as a whole person, within the context of her social, emotional, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs."

    - Kylie B.

  • “You saved my sanity. I feel so blessed to know you and have your help throughout my breastfeeding journey.”

    - Lisa H.

  • “Thank you for the love with which you helped moms and their new little ones.”

    - Theresa B.

  • "I am deeply grateful for Sheila Marie's kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support during my postpartum & breastfeeding journey."

    Erica T.

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