Move through postpartum with confidence and ease
Discover the practical wisdom, support, and connection you need to thrive during postpartum and beyond…
You know that motherhood can be beautiful and joyful.
You know that bringing a baby into the world is a big step… one that you don’t take lightly.
You’re excited. You’re nervous. You’re curious. You might even be a little scared of what the journey into motherhood will actually look like.
Pregnancy is such a powerful experience and one that is highly celebrated in our culture.
Because of this, new mothers often devote all their energy to preparing for the physical act of birth and the impending arrival of a new baby.
The birth plan has been perfected, the nursery is furnished and decorated and the new onesies have been washed and folded.
But the act of becoming a mother is often taken for granted… it’s an afterthought.
The truth is that when a baby is born, a mother is born, too... and no change is greater than the transition to motherhood
While this deep transformation into motherhood is a beautiful thing, it comes with many potential obstacles and definite challenges.
Everyone has an opinion on the best way to be a mother.
For many modern mothers, their newborn baby is the first newborn they’ve ever held. Meanwhile, we face information overload and are constantly bombarded with conflicting opinions about how to mother a newborn, both online and right at home.
It can be hard to know whom to trust, let alone learn to trust your own intuition as a mother.
The postpartum period is a “fourth trimester” that comes with its own unique set of challenges.
Most mothers have heard that breastfeeding is challenging at first, but many are surprised at what a steep learning curve it can be for both mother and baby.
Meanwhile, babies cry the most they ever will during much of the fourth trimester. While this is normal, it intensifies the already emotionally charged postpartum experience.
And all too commonly, expecting parents believe that their postpartum life will look just like their old life – except with a baby in tow. This couldn’t be further from the truth!
The supportive community structure of the “village” has all but disappeared.
Humans have always gathered around new mothers to support them during the postpartum journey. This holds true in every traditional culture.
Today it is often mothers alone who must provide a solid foundation for their babies – all while recovering from childbirth, managing sleepless nights, and riding the steep learning curve of caring for a newborn.
Knowing this, most new parents still struggle to build the concentric circles of their village and let in the support they need. It can be difficult to get past the expectations they place on themselves to do it all and be everything to everyone.
With a basic map and some support, navigating the broken waters of your early months with your baby can be more magical – and a lot less scary.
Postpartum is not just about your recovery – it is about more than just “getting through it”. It is a cocoon-like state of metamorphosis that results in becoming someone altogether new.
While we do need specific knowledge as moms, there are also many key elements we can learn that, once learned, allow us to shift our paradigm and access our own inner knowing. Whether we like it or not, it is during this time that our identity shifts. How we experience postpartum matters.
When you can immerse yourself in the wisdom of the practical aspects of motherhood as well as the tools and resources to support your own mental, emotional, and physical needs, you’ll find your flow as a mother.
This is where the magic of motherhood begins. This is where you can begin to thrive.
You were made for this. You were designed for motherhood.
Hi, I'm Julia
I’m a naturopathic doctor who helps pregnant women and new mothers experience a smooth transition to postpartum and motherhood.
I’m also a Mom myself so I understand the deep need for connection, support, and community… especially in the early days of motherhood.
Let me rewind a few years back... Because I had it all planned out during my pregnancy.
I ate all the “right” foods, took all the “right” supplements, and stayed active in order to maintain a healthy pregnancy for myself and my baby.
I researched and prepared for natural labour. And after childbirth, I planned to breastfeed exclusively and to parent through attachment parenting. I was beyond ready!
But after the arrival of my baby, I quickly learned that things don’t always go as planned.
Breastfeeding in the first six weeks after giving birth was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I was still recovering from childbirth and I wasn’t sleeping much. I was exhausted and overwhelmed. I couldn't make it all work out, and I knew I couldn't do it alone.
I reached out for help but quickly became overwhelmed and confused by the conflicting information presented by friends, family, and even trusted experts.
Over time, my son and I slowly found our way and eventually settled into a rhythm with feeding. But I noticed something interesting in the process.
In the beginning, it was only when I had the relaxing, soothing, supportive presence of another mother around me, that I was able to have a successful feed. There was something to this whole “village” thing.
But soon after the struggle with breastfeeding subsided, the anxieties about sleep started to arise.
Again, there were so many books, experts, opinions, and hacks suggested to me for my baby’s sleep. With every book and every piece of advice, I felt more and more confused about how to raise my own baby.
But something in me told me not to give up. I knew deep down that I was made for this. I was meant to be a mother and I could learn to trust and hone my own intuition.
I dove into the research and began to train in postpartum support and health. And gradually I found I was able to see through the trees and notice the actual forest that new mothers find themselves in.
Over time I discovered the essential ingredients to free new mamas from the overwhelm and guide us confidently to find the flow we seek in our new lives with baby. It's a combination of traditional postpartum wisdom, modern scientific knowledge, and a supportive community to walk with you and support you every step of the way.
It’s my mission to share this powerful knowledge and support with all mothers and parents.
Because I know without a doubt that when a mother has the tools and resources, as well as a nurturing community surrounding her, both she and baby can flourish and thrive.
Imagine feeling confident and empowered as you move into motherhood. You’re equipped with the knowledge and support that you need to care for yourself and your baby.
Imagine the feeling of comfort when you are held and supported by a strong-knit community as you navigate the new waters of motherhood.
Imagine the freedom of developing and trusting your own innate wisdom and that of your baby, and forging your unique path as a mother.
The transitional postpartum period can be a beautiful experience, but it can also lead to:
Overwhelm
You don't have to stretch yourself beyond your capacity.
When you’re equipped with the essential knowledge and support needed to care for yourself and your baby, you’ll be able to cut through the noise, overwhelm, and confusion of parenting advice.
Fear
You don’t have to be afraid. You were made for this.
A mother does learn to trust her intuition as she builds her connection with her baby. As you grow in your experience you’ll feel more confident, prepared, and at ease on your motherhood journey.
Isolation
You don’t have to go it alone and you were never meant to.
New mothers have always been intensively guided and supported by other women as they give birth to the mother within. Your village is still out there.
Introducing: Beyond Expecting
Beyond Expecting distills and delivers the keys to a smooth transition into postpartum and motherhood, also known as matrescence.
By blending traditional postpartum wisdom with modern scientific knowledge, and a supportive community, you can feel confident and empowered in your postpartum journey.
What to Expect With Beyond Expecting
- Seven educational modules, including 34 videos (or audio-only versions), where we’ll cover the practical lessons and tools to help you navigate the new stages of motherhood with confidence.
- Monthly group support and postpartum coaching calls with Dr. Julia, so you can work through any roadblocks, stay connected face to face and be in the presence of like-minded mothers at various stages of their journey.
- Postpartum Visualization and Planning Workbook. Reflect, introspect and ground in your self-knowledge and values to create your unique postpartum plan.
Course Contents
Module 1: Entering the Motherhood Matrix
- The 'fourth trimester' and its impact on parents and baby.
- How to prevent anxiety, isolation, and depression in your motherhood journey.
- Core beliefs, societal and cultural assumptions about babies and mothers.
- The reality of infant development and what a developmental perspective offers you.
Module 2: Trust and Transformation
- Trusting your brain: How a mama’s brain changes during postpartum – for the better.
- Trusting your body: Leveraging and elevating the hormone of trust for healing, breastfeeding, and mental health.
- Trusting your baby: Attachment style vs. parenting style. Mama, know thyself!
Module 3: The Baby Steps of Maternal Nutrition
- Vital nutrition principles for pregnancy.
- Key vitamins and supplements to support late pregnancy, birth and baby.
- Postnatal nutrition roadmap to support recovery, mental health, and breastfeeding.
- Breastfeeding and mama’s diet: truths and myths.
Module 4: Crying on Mama’s Shoulder
- The reality of baby crying patterns: What’s normal, what’s not and why it’s so hard for us to hear this sound.
- Getting to know your baby’s temperament.
- Coping with crying.
- Getting creative to soothe your baby.
Module 5: Milking the Wisdom on Breastfeeding
- Early actions that form a foundation for milk supply.
- Positioning baby and mama for successful feeds.
- Your body on breastfeeding – how breastmilk is created and delivered to your baby.
- How baby’s behavior and biology show you there’s enough milk.
- Mother nurture: keeping your cup full so the milk can flow.
- Problem solving for when things aren’t going as planned.
Module 6: Sleep Like a Baby
- Baby Sleep Science 101 so you can cut through the myths and meet their sleep needs.
- Sleep changes as baby develops – and how you can roll with them.
- Mindset and expectations: avoiding sleep anxiety traps.
- Preventing sleep problems without controlling the uncontrollable.
- Optimizing the sleep environment.
- Coping with sleep interruption.
Module 7: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Village
- Why a village becomes so important with the birth of a baby and a mother.
- Tools for creating community at every stage of parenthood.
- How to conceptualize and create a village in modern times.
- Working through our mental and emotional blocks that prevent village building.
- Tapping into your larger vision of the life you’d like to share with baby.
Bonus program when you join Beyond Expecting:
Natural Breastfeeding Program ($97 value)
Free access to Nancy Mohrbacher’s Natural Breastfeeding Program which teaches laid-back brastfeeding styles. Includes 60 educational videos, 100 photos of breastfeeding mothers, and problem-solving tips for a smoother transition into breastfeeding.
Here's what past participants are saying:
“It’s the combination of great information and real-life experience that had a huge impact on me. Julia is a wealth of knowledge and can definitely help moms feel more at ease during their pregnancy and postpartum journey.” ~ Nikki
“This course was really exciting for me because it focused on the postnatal period and on raising an infant, and I care a lot about that. It doesn’t seem like there’s much out there for prenatal moms on this.he emphasis on self-care – including postpartum nutrition – and on the development of both baby and mommy over time were important parts of my preparation for this huge life change.” ~ Helaina
“Something so nice about Julia’s approach is having options but no judgement. You do what works for you and that’s so good to know when there are so many judgements coming with unsolicited advice. Being a new mom you just feel like “I just want to do this right,” yet there are so many choices! Letting go of that and being open to that little human and what their needs are – I think that is what I need to do.” ~ Hilary
“The course was unique and extremely helpful.
The journey which it takes an expecting mother on is the best preparation for the challenging reality of postnatal life. Julia sheds light on the most important facets of newfound motherhood with regard to both mother and newborn, giving priceless insight into the ins and outs of everything you need to know, without having to purchase a mountain of parenting books.
I strongly recommend this course as it offers tremendous value – the seamless blend of knowledge and wisdom it offers will extinguish the flames of every new mother’s worrisome questions, as it did for me.” ~ Lila
“I really enjoyed the course as it provided me with the information about navigating the postpartum period that my other prenatal course didn’t touch on.
My prenatal course and the additional resources I had were all very focused on pregnancy and birth.
The course complemented this information by providing practical advice that I hadn’t realized I would need about sleep, hormonal changes, self-care for moms in the fourth trimester, and much more. And besides filling in all these gaps for me, Beyond Expecting also addressed the emotional side of being postpartum. I highly recommend it for other moms-to-be!” ~ Lisa
“As a second-time mother, I initially thought Beyond Expecting was only for first-time moms when my friend told me about it. But she insisted that I take it anyway, and I'm glad I did!
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I gained from it. There were of course the basics that I'd already figured out, but also a lot of fresh insights and techniques I would have never known about, which made me into so much of a better mother than I would have been otherwise.
So I can recommend this course without reservations to both new and experienced mothers!” ~ Debra
- Feel confident in your parenting choices and your baby’s health.
- Feel connected – to a way of mothering that you trust, and to mentors and supports that resonate with you.
- Trust the process, trust your baby, and feel relaxed and peaceful as you enter into the beautiful journey of motherhood.
- Preparing for postpartum and building support in this vital period of time, is the foundation for a great experience in the first years with your child.
- You can build a strong, unbreakable foundation and discover the keys to thriving during motherhood.
Join Beyond Expecting today at our lowest ever course-launch price:
$397 $197 (single payment)
or
$147 $75 (3 monthly payments)
What you will get when you join:
- 6 hours of learning
- 34 videos
- Workbook
- One-year subscription to monthly Q&A sessions with Dr. Julia
- Bonus: Free access to Nancy Mohrbacher’s Natural Breastfeeding Program ($97 value)
- Confidence, peace of mind, and so much more...
Frequently Asked Questions about the
This course is for moms who want to optimize their postpartum and breastfeeding experience, their own physical and emotional healing, and get their baby and their newborn mama-self off to the best possible start.
This course is suitable for both pregnant moms, fresh mothers, and all new parents (dads included!) who want to leverage traditional and modern poastpartum wisdom.
Each of the 7 modules covers 3 to 5 topics, for a total of just under 6 hours. You can watch them in order (or listen in the audio-only versions) to educate yourself in advance, OR unpack the sections that are calling to you at your stage of the motherhood journey.
With lifetime access, you can return to the course materials whenever you need reminders, reassurance, or reconnection with what’s most important.
As you approach motherhood for the first time, it can be difficult to know what to expect!
However, the one thing that mothers tell me over and over again is that they wish they had more support and preparation for their journey into motherhood.
While every mother’s experience is different, sleep issues, hormonal changes, questions around infant crying, sleep, and breastfeeding are likely to arise.
Beyond Expecting distills all of this valuable information for you in a simple, digestible format so you can spend less time researching and more time connecting with your baby.
Expectant parents naturally tend to prioritize birth prep and support as well as their budget. But most find that somewhere during the fourth trimester, they’ll spend many hundreds of dollars without a second thought to support their breastfeeding, sleep, and healing journeys.
Getting the amount of guidance and support offered in Beyond Expecting through one-on-one sessions would easily cost over $2500. But it’s hard to place a dollar amount on the feeling of confidence and connection that the experience of this course creates when it lands in your life at the right time, allowing you to anticipate challenges rather than having them catch you by surprise.
Usually, the second or third trimester is the optimal time to set your sights on prearing for the postpartum. But if you have had past poastpartum challenges, breastfeeding difficulties, or sleep anxiety with your previous baby, you may want to seek this solution as soon as you become pregnant. You can even resolve frustration or shame over the past – years later.
Another good time to join is in the first few months of your baby's life, as you're actively navigating these challenges in real time. While it's best to prepare in advance, discovering the solutions you're looking for and joining a supportive community can be lifesaver at any stage of your postpartum journey.
You’ll be invited to Monthly Group Support and Postpartum Coaching calls with me. These will help you navigate any challenges and find direction in how to implement what you’ve learned.
These are for facilitated discussion, connection, and self-expression. There are thousands of mom chat groups, but there’s nothing like connecting face to face in the presence of a compassionate community led by an experienced facilitator.