MATERNAL EDUCATION & NAVIGATION
Knowing help exists isn’t the same as knowing how to reach it.
Pregnancy and postpartum can involve OB/GYNs, primary care, mental health providers, pelvic floor therapists, lactation support, insurance, hospital resources, community programs and county or state services. PEA combines personalized education with nonclinical navigation to help you understand your options, prepare for conversations with your care team, find relevant resources and make sense of your next steps.
I’m not a doula, therapist or healthcare provider. I’m a perinatal educator and advocate.
WHAT WE COVER
Topics we can work through together
Birth planning & decision-making
Not just a birth plan document: what decisions you’ll face, your options, and how to communicate them.
Birth debrief
A structured review of your birth experience, the terms and decisions involved, and questions for your provider.
Advocating in maternal care
How to raise concerns clearly, ask for more explanation or a second opinion, and speak up when unheard.
Care & resource navigation
Where to turn, how to prepare for referrals and appointments, and how to work through practical barriers.
Postpartum complication education
Beyond a checklist: preeclampsia, hemorrhage, mood disorders, and when symptoms need medical attention.
Postpartum & support planning
A realistic plan around recovery, support, appointments, household needs and questions for your care team.
Partner & support person briefing
Preparing the people around you: what to communicate before birth and what you’ll need postpartum.
Postpartum mental health
PPD and PPA, how they differ from the baby blues, which signs need attention, and where to find support.
Stress & postpartum adjustment
Common stress responses during and after birth, with practical strategies and when to seek more support.
Finding the right support
The professionals, programs and community resources available, what they provide, and how to start.
PACKAGES
Choose the support that fits
Every package combines personalized education with practical navigation. Virtual, or in person in the Doylestown, PA area. We’ll review options and pricing together during a free 15-minute consultation.
Single session
1 session · 60 minutes
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One topic of your choice from What We Cover
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Personalized session summary + next steps
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Relevant educational + navigation resources
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Ideal for one specific question or concern
Foundation
2 sessions · 2 hours total
60-minute planning session + 60-minute follow-up
Personalized birth planning + advocacy prep
Postpartum preparation tailored to you
Partner/support-person preparation
Email support between sessions
Comprehensive
3 sessions · 3 hours total
Everything in Foundation, plus:
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Comprehensive postpartum planning framework
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Complication + warning-sign education
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Postpartum mental health preparation
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Community, county + state resource help
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Email support throughout your package
Continuity
5 sessions · full journey
Everything in Comprehensive, plus:
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Sessions spanning pregnancy + postpartum
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Personalized postpartum transition plan
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Check-in call on day 2 after returning home
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Two weeks of text + email support after delivery
IN EVERY PACKAGE
Every package
includes
✓ Personalized maternal education
✓ Nonclinical navigation + next-step guidance
✓ Practical advocacy tools
✓ Evidence-informed resources
✓ Local, state, community + national resources
✓ Session summary + action steps
✓ Curated handouts and guides, when applicable
✓ Time for your questions
✓ Virtual or in-person options
IN EVERY PACKAGE
Every package
includes
IN EVERY PACKAGE
Every package
includes
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps
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Tell me where you are
Complete a short intake so I understand what you’re preparing for, what questions you have, and where you’re feeling stuck.
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Learn and build your plan
We focus on the education that matters to your situation and turn it into practical questions, tools, resources and next steps.
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Know where to go next
Leave with a clearer understanding of what’s ahead, how to talk with your care team, and what you can do next.
FAQ
Common questions
What trimester should I start?
You can begin at any point during pregnancy, although the second trimester gives you the most time to prepare. If you’re already in your third trimester or newly postpartum, it isn’t too late.
What does “maternal navigation” mean?
Nonclinical support that helps you make sense of the maternal-care landscape and your practical next steps. I do not diagnose conditions, recommend treatment, or coordinate your clinical care.
How is this different from working with a doula?
A doula provides physical and emotional support during labor and birth. My work focuses on education and nonclinical navigation. Many women benefit from both.
Do I need this if I already have a midwife or OB?
Your OB or midwife manages your medical care. PEA complements that care with personalized education and nonclinical navigation.
Are sessions available in person?
Yes. Sessions are available in person in the Doylestown, PA area, and virtually anywhere.
What if I’ve already had a difficult birth?
We can review what happened from an educational and advocacy perspective, organize your questions, and prepare for conversations with your provider. This is not therapy.
Can my partner attend?
Absolutely. Partners and support people are encouraged to attend whenever appropriate.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the package. We’ll go over options and pricing together during your free 15-minute consultation, so you can choose what fits.
Can I use insurance, HSA or FSA?
Not at this time. Sessions are educational and nonclinical, so they aren’t billed to insurance or HSA/FSA accounts.
A note on scope: PEA provides education, advocacy preparation and nonclinical maternal navigation. Services are not medical care, mental health treatment, clinical case management or care coordination. I do not diagnose, treat, prescribe, determine medical necessity, interpret symptoms or test results, or recommend specific medical treatment. PEA does not provide emergency or crisis services. For urgent concerns, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services.