011 | Navigating the Fourth Trimester ft. Katie Ketner & Mollie Barnathan

North Light Newborns was created to help families navigate the fourth trimester with a goal in mind to help you feel well rested and confident when caring for your newborn. Mollie and Katie together have combined their talents and experience to assist families from the moment you realize you will be bringing a new baby home. North Light Newborn services include around the clock care and can be customized to fit each family's individual needs. While they are based out of the greater Portland, Maine area, they provide both in-person and world wide virtual support. 
Co-founder Mollie Barnathan is a certified postpartum doula with five years of experience helping families. She holds a Master's in Public Health with a background in global health and community development. Mollie is a mom to three young girls and her personal experiences as a parent have given her deep empathy for the emotional and practical complexities of motherhood, inspiring her to help new parents navigate early parenting's joys and challenges. She holds certificates from The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death for "Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss" and "Holding Space for Abortion" and she is a founding board member of the Maine chapter of Postpartum Support International.  
Co-founder Katie Ketner is a newborn sleep consultant and overnight newborn care specialist who has been helping families locally in Maine and across the country tackle their newborns' sleep challenges for over 20 years. She provides guidance and aid for families to develop healthy sleep foundations so everyone can get a good night's rest. Katie's professional perspective is informed by being a mother of 2 herself, as she understands the value of a strong support network. She holds additional specialized certifications in support for sleep, breastfeeding, and multiples/preemie care.  

You will learn about... 

Mollie and Katie's personal experiences as mothers themselves and how they began to assist other families in need 
The all-inclusive, 24 hour services they offer such as: postpartum doula support, maternity concierge, bereavement support, sleep consultation, and around the clock support including daytime and overnight care 
What a day in the life of North Light Newborns care might look like 
Why it's crucial to consider the support you may need in the fourth trimester during your pregnancy ahead of time 


Resources: 

Website: North Light Newborns 
Instagram: @northlightnewborns 
Facebook: North Light Newborns 
Email: info@northlightnewborns.com 


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