That unique combination combined with your circumstances is going to have a major impact on the choices you’re making. Additionally, we all have different learning styles, require different levels of emotional support, and define success in our own way. This is why we believe in customized, non-judgmental support for each individual family we work with.
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The right decision is the one that’s best for your family. What we care about most is helping you avoid common questions like, "Why didn't anyone tell me there was another way?" That's why we equip our families with science-backed information and all of your options, so you can feel confident in the decisions you’re making as a parent.
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Science-backed information is empowering. When you understand your options and the data behind them, it becomes a lot easier to advocate for your family, discuss benefits and risks, and adapt to changing situations if needed.
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That unique combination combined with your circumstances is going to have a major impact on the choices you’re making. Additionally, we all have different learning styles, require different levels of emotional support, and define success in our own way. This is why we believe in customized, non-judgmental support for each individual family we work with.
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The right decision is the one that’s best for your family. What we care about most is helping you avoid common questions like, "Why didn't anyone tell me there was another way?" That's why we equip our families with science-backed information and all of your options, so you can feel confident in the decisions you’re making as a parent.
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Science-backed information is empowering. When you understand your options and the data behind them, it becomes a lot easier to advocate for your family, discuss benefits and risks, and adapt to changing situations if needed.
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After graduating from the University of Colorado, Richelle worked in high-tech management consulting working as a Change Management Consultant. She was attending graduate school at the Academy of Art University, doing freelance consulting work, working in retail management, and preparing for a major career pivot when she found out she was pregnant with her first kiddo.
While learning to navigate her new role and identity as a parent, she discovered her passion for supporting growing families through this oftentimes unpredictable and challenging period of life. That newfound passion is what led her down the path to learn a wide variety of skills and create From Pregnant to Parent. In 2019, she set out with a vision to create a modern-day parenting village and hasn’t looked back!
Things that have helped Richelle through her own parenting journey include asking for help, opportunities to miss my kids, leaning into personal growth, and striving for enrichment (not balance). When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kiddos around their home in Marin County (San Francisco Bay Area). You might find them at the farmer’s market, near the water, exploring new playgrounds, or hanging on the couch watching tv.
After graduating from the University of Colorado, Richelle worked in high-tech management consulting working as a Change Management Consultant. She was attending graduate school at the Academy of Art University, doing freelance consulting work, working in retail management, and preparing for a major career pivot when she found out she was pregnant with her first kiddo.
While learning to navigate her new role and identity as a parent, she discovered her passion for supporting growing families through this oftentimes unpredictable and challenging period of life. That newfound passion is what led her down the path to learn a wide variety of skills and create From Pregnant to Parent. In 2019, she set out with a vision to create a modern-day parenting village and hasn’t looked back!
Things that have helped Richelle through her own parenting journey include asking for help, opportunities to miss my kids, leaning into personal growth, and striving for enrichment (not balance). When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kiddos around their home in Marin County (San Francisco Bay Area). You might find them at the farmer’s market, near the water, exploring new playgrounds, or hanging on the couch watching tv.
Certifications/Trainings and Specialties
Christina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private therapy practice in Marin County (San Francisco Bay Area). Christina specializes in maternal mental health and supporting individuals through their perinatal and parenting journey. In addition to private practice, Christina has worked in a variety of settings including reproductive health centers, mental health agencies and schools.
As a mother of two young boys, Christina knows firsthand the joys and demands that parenthood brings. While Christina has held a long-standing interest and focus in reproductive and maternal mental health, it was through her own experience in becoming a mother that awakened a newfound dedication and calling for helping others in
their parenting journey. Christina has received specialized training in maternal mental health including the Postpartum Support International & 2020 Mom Maternal Mental Health Training.
Things that have helped Christina on her own parenting journey include connection with other mommas, lattes, nature, being outdoors, dark chocolate, and mindfulness. When she isn’t in the office, you can find Christina chasing after her two active boys, spending time with her partner, reading, and watching reality TV (most notably Bravo).
Christina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private therapy practice in Marin County (San Francisco Bay Area). Christina specializes in maternal mental health and supporting individuals through their perinatal and parenting journey. In addition to private practice, Christina has worked in a variety of settings including reproductive health centers, mental health agencies and schools.
As a mother of two young boys, Christina knows firsthand the joys and demands that parenthood brings. While Christina has held a long-standing interest and focus in reproductive and maternal mental health, it was through her own experience in becoming a mother that awakened a newfound dedication and calling for helping others in their parenting journey. Christina has received specialized training in maternal mental health including the Postpartum Support International & 2020 Mom Maternal Mental Health Training.
Things that have helped Christina on her own parenting journey include connection with other mommas, lattes, nature, being outdoors, dark chocolate and mindfulness. When she isn’t in the office, you can find Christina chasing her two active boys, spending time with her partner, reading, and watching reality TV (most notably Bravo).
Certifications/Trainings and Specialties
Emily works as a birth and postpartum doula and perinatal educator in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2019, she started The Matrescence Project, a cohort-based new parent group, grounded in adult learning theory. The project was founded on the firm belief that peer support is an invaluable resource during the transition to early parenthood.
Outside of birth work and coaching, Emily works within corporate Human Resources and Leadership Development. She is a dynamic presenter, an engaging educator/trainer, and collaborative strategist with over 10 years of experience in the field. Before having kids, she lived in Ireland and worked abroad, managing European marketing and training initiatives for a medical device manufacturer.
Emily and her husband welcomed their first child in 2017 via IVF after years of living with infertility. As a lifelong perfectionist with a deeply Virgo commitment to order and control, becoming a mother cracked Emily’s world wide open, in the best and hardest ways. A debilitating struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD defined her transition into parenthood and inspired her shift to parent-focused work.
Things that have helped Emily through her own parenting journey include: prioritizing time with friends (especially without children present), journaling, choosing silliness, and setting the bar low for joy. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, gardening, and is an active member of her local Unitarian Universalist church.
Certifications/Trainings and Specialties
Emily works as a birth and postpartum doula and perinatal educator in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2019, she started The Matrescence Project, a cohort-based new parent group, grounded in adult learning theory. The project was founded on the firm belief that peer support is an invaluable resource during the transition to early parenthood.
Outside of birth work and coaching, Emily works within corporate Human Resources and Leadership Development. She is a dynamic presenter, an engaging educator/trainer, and collaborative strategist with over 10 years of experience in the field. Before having kids, she lived in Ireland and worked abroad, managing European marketing and training initiatives for a medical device manufacturer.
Emily and her husband welcomed their first child in 2017 via IVF after years of living with infertility. As a lifelong perfectionist with a deeply Virgo commitment to order and control, becoming a mother cracked Emily’s world wide open, in the best and hardest ways. A debilitating struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD defined her transition into parenthood and inspired her shift to parent-focused work.
Things that have helped Emily through her own parenting journey include: prioritizing time with friends (especially without children present), journaling, choosing silliness, and setting the bar low for joy. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, gardening, and is an active member of her local Unitarian Universalist church.
Talk to a Coach
Talk to a Coach today and take the yikes out of becoming a parent.
✓ Feel prepared for the journey ahead
✓ Reduce feelings of overwhelm
✓ Embrace your shifting identities
✓ Set yourself up for a successful parental transition
✓ Maximize sleep in the early years
✓ Feel empowered to make informed choices for your family
From Pregnant to Parent wants to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident in your role as a parent.