Everyone has a “how I got here” story. Here’s mine.
Hello, I’m Lucy.
I help families create a well-supported postpartum experience so they can feel empowered instead of overwhelmed, rested instead of exhausted, and connected instead of isolated.
I’m passionate about this work because I struggled through my own postpartum experiences, and I think we all deserve better.
The big secret about motherhood is that, for a lot of us, it does not come easy at all. That was definitely the case for me.
In pregnancy, I was excited to welcome a baby into our family, but overwhelmed by all that I did not know. And once our son was born, I felt shell-shocked by the gravity of my new responsibility—to sustain the life of this tiny, precious human. Without close friends or family nearby, I struggled to find my way through the uncertainties and new challenges that came with motherhood.
Life with a newborn felt like trial by fire. Sleep deprivation left me fragile and disoriented. Breastfeeding was isolating and painful. I felt vulnerable and anxious in ways I had not anticipated. I wrestled with what I now understand to be my new identity: me as a mom.
Eventually, I found my footing (though I still get tripped up plenty), thanks to an uncountable number of people who have given me guidance, education, kindness, and strength along the way. I have learned that you arrive in your identity as a parent by following a path that can be both beautiful and painful.
I’ve also learned that we were never meant to do this alone.
And for someone who has always taken the “I’ll just figure it out myself” approach, that was probably the most valuable lesson. One I wish I’d picked up on a LOT sooner (like, before my daughter was born, and I had a better but still v. difficult postpartum).
That’s what led me to become a postpartum doula. I trained through Childbirth International in the areas of postpartum physiology and recovery, infant development, and lactation. My two children provided the hands-on experience behind the practical support I brought to families. And while I loved supporting families in their homes, I kept feeling a tug towards something more sustainable—for me and for my clients. Something that could better address the huge gaps in the maternal healthcare system here the U.S.
Enter: the postpartum navigator.
Someone who can help parents create a plan for the postpartum time. One that anticipates their needs and struggles before the newborn fog descends. Someone who can help families find their way by walking through challenges with them, and connecting them to real-life people and resources.
I feel like I can’t say this enough:
You were never meant to do this alone. And now, as a postpartum navigator, I am honored to count myself among those who can help you find your way.
That’s all pretty serious, so…now can we relax?
Great. Maybe you skipped all that up there because you’re looking for the bullet points and fun stuff. No problem; I’m here for that, too.
Here's what you don’t-need-to-but-might-like-to know:
I have 2 kids, ages 8 and 5, and 1 husband (he’s my age).
I am a book lover, book nerd, bookworm—whatever you want to call it. I just really love reading and books.
Yes, I have favorites, and yes you can ask me about them.I love a hot beverage—tea or coffee (though, honestly, much less coffee now than in the past)
I cannot walk away from a crossword puzzle or an episode of Jeopardy
Creating coziness is one of my life goals
I aspire to be outdoors more but I also aspire to avoid mosquitoes and heat
I have a growing obsession with native gardening
The library is my happy place
I care about climate change, plastic in the ocean, and the way humans have generally trashed the planet.
Sometimes I do things to help, and sometimes I just fall into a panic spiral.I like to knit and crochet during colder months, and I dream of sewing my own wardrobe.
I really enjoy a dry red, a good Manhattan, and a square of dark chocolate