Pregnancy and birth is such a pivotal transition. My goal is to help you feel educated, empowered, and encouraged throughout this process.
Do you feel ready to navigate pregnancy, birth, and beyond?
Expectant Parents Does this sound like you?
- You are tired of feeling fearful about birth
- You want to have a natural birth but you don't know how to prepare
- You feel overwhelmed with the amount of information available to you
- You are worried about complications such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and postpartum hemorrhaging
- You want to breastfeed but don't know if it possible for you
- You are afraid to speak up for yourself and what you want when it comes to the care you receive
What if I told you there was a better way?
Your life BEFORE:
- You hear horror stories of peoples birth experiences and you don't know how to feel safe
- You don't trust your body's ability to cope
- You feel powerless to do anything about common issues in pregnancy
- You know there are scientific studies but you cannot even begin to process that information
Your life
AFTER:
- You understand what your body is doing and feel comfortable with the thought of going into labor
- You are armed with tools and techniques to cope with the pain of labor and you feel confident with the preparations you're taking
- You understand the processes of the epidural and the risks that come with getting the epidural
- You understand common complications of pregnancy and how to optimize your pregnancy
Success Stories
We took Dawn's Breastfeeding course. Dawn has been a huge support throughout this journey. She is very thorough and quick to respond. We are still going strong!"
E & B
"Dawn goes the extra mile to research all my questions and get back to me in a timely manner.
Thank you Dawn!”
F.S.
Education
- Childbirth education
- Breastfeeding
- Comfort Measures
Empowerment
- Zoom Sessions
- Communication
- Birth Planning
Encouragement
- Q&A
- Birth Stories
- E-mail access to Dawn
Imagine walking away from your birth feeling like you had a positive experience. Imagine feeling as though your values and wishes were taken into consideration and that you got to play an active role in the decision making process.
Pay attention because this is one of the most pivotal moments of your life.
→ Do you want to go into this transformation just going with the flow?
→ Or would you like to play an active role in the care that you receive?
Many people believe they will receive complete labor support from their labor and delivery nurse and that the postpartum nurses will help them breastfeed. However, many don’t understand that not all labor and delivery nurses receive in depth labor support and breast-feeding training. Many times nurses are required to seek this training on their own outside of work. In addition, staffing can play a huge part in how much support your nurse can provide.
So, I want to give you this information before birth!
I have you covered with the Bridging Birth Membership. We will talk about all those questions! I will give you evidence-based information on the topics your provider covered during appointments in terms you can understand. We will be covering different topics for each trimester for labor, birth and breast-feeding. This will be done in both the on-demand courses and in our live calls. In addition, we will have conversations within our community so you can hear about the experiences others are having around the same topic.
Sharing experiences, solutions and wins with one another will be one of the most valuable assets in our membership.
In our community or in one to one sessions you can share your birth stories and ask questions about things you didn’t quite understand that happened during your birth. This can aid in processing your birth.
Ready to empower your birth story?After spending 20 years providing care for expectant families I realize just how many gaps are actually present in our maternal care system and what an impact that is making on maternal and newborn outcomes.
The Bridging Birth Membership was created to help fill those gaps.
I am a Registered Nurse Certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor and Board Certified Nurse Coach
Dawn Hancock RNC-OB, BSN, LCCE, CLC, BC-NC
It's time for you to find peace and joy through your birth story with a clear voice advocating for the health of your baby.
Led by expert, Dawn Hancock, the Bridging Birth Membership provides the most comprehensive and supportive platform you need for the birth story you always aspired toward.
Join now for family success
PARENTS ♥ BABIES ♥ FAMILIES
Hear From My Clients
"Thank you so much for walking us through our breastfeeding journey.
Words can't express how much it meant to us."
J & D
“I had so many questions every single time I left my prenatal appointments. It was so great to have Dawn as a Nurse Coach to help me understand what was going on.
One of the best parts was the resources she shared! Everyone should be able to have a nurse coach throughout their pregnancy and postpartum!”
S.F.
"Dawn is incredible!
We did a condensed childbirth class with her and it armed me with knowledge and the confidence to advocate for myself.
I had a very long induction for medical reasons and Dawn helped me become confident in understanding risks, benefits and alternatives for each medication and procedure. I eventually felt so comfortable declining things that were just to “speed things up” and when the epidural wasn’t working I was able to keep speaking up for myself until it was resolved.
I don’t think I would have had that confidence without Dawn's class.
A & E
Everything you need for a successful, pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Pregnancy
What is normal and what is not. We talk about common issues and some safe beneficial ways to support an optimal pregnancy.
- Meals: Why whole real foods are ideal
- Movement: How walking and safe exercise influences your blood sugar and your baby
- Mindfulness: Positive affirmations and visualization will help strengthen you for birth
- Memories: Time with loved ones and your community have a significant impact on your physical, emotional and mental health
Birth
Preparing for birth is a process. I will walk along side you and help you feel confident going into this transition.
- Understating Labor: Know the normal course of labor and how you need care and support for each stage
- Comfort Measures for Labor: Understand pain and how the brain perceives pain. In depth coaching on support practices as well as all pain management options
- Common Interventions: Understand the risks, Benefits and alternative to the most common interventions used in the labor process
- In case of Emergency: Become familiar with common obstetrical emergencies and treatments
Postpartum
Understand what will happen after you give birth and what your recovery be like in the hospital and at home.
- How to make the most of your stay in the hospital
- Understand how to care for yourself and allow others to care for you
- Know how to optimize your recovery
- Concerns to look for during this period
Breastfeeding
Understand how to get a strong solid foundation for breast-feeding.
- The importance of the golden hour
- How to achieve a proper latch
- Understanding supply versus demand
- Support your body to make milk
Newborn Care
Understanding normal newborn behavior will help you feel confident as a new parent. Here we will teach you:
- How to know if your babies getting enough milk
- Having enough wet and poopy diapers
- Common issues with newborns
- When to be concerned
Ongoing Support
It is not uncommon to need ongoing support after you have gone through pregnancy birth and recovery. Here you will receive support in the following areas for as long as you see fit.
- Breast-feeding
- Fourth trimester
- Perinatal mood disorders
- Transition into motherhood
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Dawn's credentials?
Who is this membership for?
How will I have access to Dawn?
Do I have to breastfeed if I plan to get this membership?
Will I get lactation visits with this membership?
Can this take the place of regular prenatal care?
Can I get medical advice?
All information in this membership is for educational and informational purposes only it is your responsibility to seek care with your provider if you are in need of medical attention or advice.
