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.
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
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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