Hi, I’m Janet!

I am a Bringing Baby Home Educator, ICEA certified childbirth educator, DONA certified doula, a Clinical Christian Therapist and a retired nurse. All four disciplines have been woven together into a supportive net for clients.

Services Offered:

  • Bringing Baby Home class

  • Birthing classes and other prenatal classes

  • Birth doula (DONA certified and Hypnobabies)

  • Postpartum doula support

  • PSI provider of counseling for women suffering from PMAD

  • Bereavement counseling (includes perinatal loss)

  • Couples therapy

  • Premarital counseling (state of Florida registered provider)

  • "Janet has been a monumental pillar in my life since I met her! She and her husband Greg were our premarital counselors and I would recommend everyone walk that journey with them. Then when we were expecting our first baby we went back to Janet for her Bringing Home Baby course, the course was so beneficial in helping us understand our new bundle of joy and even how to navigate our new relationship with each other, too! Fast forward to our second baby, we went back to Janet because she had been such a rock before that we knew she had to be involved. We took Birthing Classes with Janet and again she got us so prepared and ready to meet our second bundle of joy. Janet attended our birth as our Doula and we are so thankful for her! She provided strength and comfort, along with love and peace, while she prayed for us every step of the way. All of this to say, Janet is a wonderful woman and counselor who helps in many ways and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of the many services she provides."

    Megan

  • "We loved having Janet be a part of our birthing journey. We took every class she offered and we were so happy we did. Having a baby can be so scary and she does such a great job of explaining what to expect. I especially appreciated the different breathing techniques and meditation practices as I wanted to, (and did) give birth naturally. She was also a great comfort as a doula. During the labor she always had a suggestion for a new position when one became uncomfortable and she was also able to answer any questions we had. Most importantly she was a source of encouragement and comfort. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone who is pregnant and looking for classes and/or a doula."

    Jessica

  • "I simply want to name that the role Janet played in my final weeks of pregnancy and on the day Kiah entered the world made a huge difference to us. Yes, she did some clever things with pressure points physically that helped me manage contractions (and showed Ben what to do too- see photo!), but so much of what Janet gave us was the courage and confidence to believe we could have the birth we’d hoped for, especially in a healthcare system that was alien to us. We can safely say that having a doula was a game-changer, and Janet in particular is a very gifted one."

    Miriam

Bringing Baby Home Class

This class is life changing, and can have a hugely positive impact on your family!

The majority of couples (2/3) report a significant dip in relationship satisfaction
within one year after they welcome a baby.

Janet is a certified Bringing Baby Home Educator with the Gottman Institute and has extensive experience in both the counseling and medical fields. This workshop will help prepare you transition into parenthood, improve the quality of your relationship, and help you to become the best parenting team possible!

For Pregnant Couples & Parents of Infants

In a relaxed and supportive environment Janet will help lay the foundation upon which you can build a solid relationship, feel confident of your parenting skills, and be prepared for your baby's development.

Developed by the renowned relationship and parenting researchers and clinical therapists, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman, this workshop will help you build a nurturing home environment.

RESEARCH RESULTS:

Of couples who attend this class:

• 46% Reduction in the risk and severity of PMAD
• More active and positive involvement in parenting
• More stable relationship quality, less hostility, more intimacy
• Babies develop the ability to self-soothe, sleep better, learn language earlier, cry less

This class is held in small group settings or private sessions. Schedule and location is determined by number of couples.

Contact Janet

firstcoastfam@aol.com

(904) 514-2523