Let’s be real: Bringing a baby into the world can feel like being handed a puzzle with no picture on the box and half the pieces missing. You’re sleep-deprived, swimming in advice, and somehow expected to have it all figured out? That’s where I come in.​
Hi, I'm Kelly
I’m a Maternal Support Practitioner, Newborn Care Specialist, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and longtime family assistant. Since 2011, I’ve supported families through the wild, wonderful, and sometimes overwhelming transition into parenthood.
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What makes my approach different? You don’t have to cobble together a new provider for every phase. Need a calming presence in the delivery room? Someone to help you navigate the messy magic of postpartum? Newborn nights or toddler transitions? I’m in your corner with judgment-free care grounded in experience, evidence, and empathy.
I live just north of Seattle with my affectionate (and nosy) cat, and my dad is my built-in roommate serving up dinner conversation and a steady stream of playful banter. My small-but-mighty circle of friends is my chosen family. When I’m off the clock, you’ll usually find me curled up with a good book, watching escapist TV (comedies, dramas, thrillers—you name it), or nerding out over parenting research just for fun.
What started as a temporary nanny gig turned into my life’s work. I fell in love with the beautiful mess of early parenthood. I saw how many families were left patching together support, still exhausted and needing more. So I became more.
my professional background
I bring a unique blend of hands-on experience and formal training to the families I work with. My background includes:​
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Maternal Support Practitioner (Full-Spectrum Doula) training through Bebo Mia, including childbirth education coursework (in progress)
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Postpartum Doula training through Cornerstone Doula Trainings
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Advanced Newborn Care Specialist training completed through Newborn Care Solutions
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Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting
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Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid & CPR Certification through the American Heart Association
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Over a decade of in-home experience as a nanny and family assistant in Seattle-area households, supporting families with routines, developmental play, household logistics, and caregiving transitions
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My approach is built on four core values:
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Evidence-based care rooted in current science and best practices
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Respect for your instincts where you set the tone and I offer the support
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Compassionate, judgment-free guidance no matter your parenting choices
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Consistency across the journey, so you never have to start from scratch
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