Birth Off the Beaten Path

For the moms who value authenticity, empowerment, and continuity from pregnancy to postpartum

A personalized program covering childbirth education, lactation counseling, and postpartum wellness through an occupational therapy informed lens

Birth Off the Beaten Path is a 3-4 month personalized support program for first-time moms—especially those living in rural areas—who want clear, grounded education around physiologic childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery and realities.

You’re here because the standard approach to birth doesn’t feel like the right fit. You want to feel informed, confident, and supported—not pressured or confused.

Birth Off the Beaten Path gives you clear, personalized guidance from pregnancy through early postpartum. Whether you’re a first-time mom planning for an unmedicated birth, or a mom wanting a different experience this time, this program helps you understand your options, advocate for yourself, and navigate the realities of postpartum life—even with limited local resources.

This program is for you if:

You’re a first-time mom (or a mom wanting a different experience than your previous birth)
You live in a rural or underserved area with limited alternative birth or lactation resources
You want comprehensive physiologic birth education intentionally designed to meet you where you are
You value true informed consent but aren’t sure what questions to ask
You want breastfeeding support that continues after you’re home, not just in the hospital or birth center
You’re looking for personalized guidance with clear next steps, not generic advice

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THE TRANSFORMATION YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Instead of sorting through conflicting advice or fear-based messages, you’ll gain calm, clear understanding—so you can approach birth, feeding, and recovery with confidence, no matter where you give birth.

Through personalized, ongoing support, you will:

Replace fear with understanding
Learn how birth and breastfeeding are designed to work, so you feel grounded and prepared whether you’re birthing at a hospital, birth center, or at home.
Know your options—and how to advocate for yourself
Understand labor and birth choices in plain language, so you can give true informed consent and feel confident communicating with your care team.
Feel prepared even if things don’t go “as planned”
Receive prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support, so you’re not caught off guard if feeding looks different than you expected.
Understand what’s normal for newborns
Learn biological norms around feeding, sleep, and development, helping you trust your instincts and avoid unnecessary worry during the early weeks.
Learn how physiologic birth supports recovery and feeding
Understand how working with your body can support breastfeeding success, reduce interventions and complications, and lead to a smoother, more functional recovery.
Leave with a personalized recovery and postpartum plan
Reduce risk, build confidence, and have a clear, realistic plan for healing, newborn care, and the transition into daily life—including return-to-work considerations if applicable.

Birth isn’t something to “figure out as you go.” By preparing ahead of time, you’ll spend less time worrying—and more time resting, bonding, and feeling confident with your baby.

Get educated

As a first-time mom, I knew something was “off” immediately postpartum. Breastfeeding hurt, my baby woke up constantly, and she seemed inconsolable. Every time I asked for guidance, I heard, “every baby is different.”

Instead of spending hours Googling questions or searching online forums, Birth Off the Beaten Path gives you real support from pregnancy through postpartum.

Why It’s Different

Continuity of care: Support from late pregnancy through early postpartum, not just a one-off class
Beginner-friendly: No prior medical or birth knowledge required, we all start here
Hybrid model: Combination of private calls, video feedback, self-paced learning, and ongoing messaging
Rural-accessible: Designed in mind for moms with limited local resources
Values-centered: Helps you advocate for your needs and make decisions aligned with your family

SAVE YOURSELF HOURS OF GOOGLING

Come along with me

What’s included?

Two private prenatal 1:1 video calls, 60 mins
Two private postpartum 1:1 video calls, 60 mins
Comprehensive, self-paced childbirth education course through the Unmedicated Girlies (over 30 hours!!!)

Ongoing messaging support within 24-48 hours

3+ personalized guides and done-for-you content
Breastfeeding video review with educational recommendations or feedback
Curated resources and referral support (applicable to Alaskan women)
Calm, clear, confident choices: the power to step into your birth as a woman with bodily autonomy

Your private 1:1 video calls in the early third trimester focus on:

Making informed decisions for a physiologic birth
Discussing lactation foundations so you’re prepared if breastfeeding isn’t “natural”

Postpartum, the calls shift to:

Tracking breastfeeding progress during the critical first 72 hours and first two weeks
Setting up support systems and boundaries that align with your family’s values

Beyond the calls, you’ll get the aforementioned items all designed to help your early weeks of motherhood start as smoothly as possible.

As someone who’s walked this path, I know how vulnerable and overwhelming these weeks can be. Having one person who sees you, understands you, and steps alongside you can make all the difference—and that’s exactly what this program offers.

I'm in!

Mom of 2
Certified childbirth educator + fanatic
Certified Lactation Counselor
Occupational therapist
I've had two uncomplicated physiologic births: one birth center birth, and one home birth. However, with both of my babies, I've encountered breastfeeding problems, airway and sleep troubles, and infant discomfort. The initial weeks were extra tough due to these unforeseen circumstances. Looking back, I wish I had one person to support and guide me instead of receiving insanely fragmented care from IBCLCs to ENT to infant feeding therapists and more, though they were all critical to our mother-baby dyad successes. After over a full year in the deepest trenches with my daughter, supporting other moms has become my biggest passion at this stage in life. I’ve taken extensive courses for infant feeding (specifically tongue tie as a whole body issue), lactation, and sleep. I continue to live and breathe the birth world through walking alongside friends in the initial years postpartum, constantly listening to birth podcasts, and learning daily through my own lived experiences with young children.

I live in rural Alaska off of the road system (which is a big reason I started this program!) with my daughter aged 3 years, and my son aged 7 months. We enjoy picking tundra berries, experiencing the swings of extreme daylight and darkness, and living life as slowly as possible as a busy young family.

HI, I’M SAM

Let's work together

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This program provides lactation counseling and perinatal education only. It does not provide medical care, diagnosis, or occupational therapy services.
When concerns arise outside the scope of lactation counseling or education, appropriate referrals to licensed providers are recommended.
This is a high investment program because it replaces multiple separate services and provides continuity of care during a highly sensitive window. Many families spend the same or more coordinating childbirth education, lactation support, and postpartum care — often without follow-up or integration. Trust me, I know this! Please fill out the application if you’re serious about taking this step. Payment plans are available.
No, this is a self-pay program.
Many families find that preparation and early guidance prevent larger issues later. Support is available as needed, but the value is in having it before problems escalate.
When concerns fall outside the scope of this program, referrals or networking to appropriate providers will be recommended. This program is designed to complement, not replace, medical or therapeutic care. If you’re in Alaska, I have a list of providers I have vetted personally.
No! Although I have strong provider recommendations within the state of Alaska, I am able to help moms anywhere since everything is done remotely.
Collaborative, honest, and down to earth. I’m here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, troubleshoot, and support you: mom to mom.

Get informed and empowered

Birth Off the Beaten Path is a private, high-touch perinatal support program for families who want evidence-based guidance without fear-based care — especially those living far from major medical centers.

It combines physiologic birth education, prenatal and postpartum lactation counseling, breastfeeding video feedback, personalized guides, and postpartum support into one coordinated experience from late pregnancy through the first six weeks after birth.

Before signing up for this transformative program, please fill out this short application to make sure we’re a good fit. After reviewing your responses, I will reach out to schedule a short consultation call with more information!

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DISCLAIMER:
This program provides education and guidance only and does not include medical care, clinical care, or occupational therapy evaluation/treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical questions or concerns.