Our Babeez Village

Pregnancy and Parenting were never meant to be done alone!

We live in a world where we think we need to do it all ourselves and not reach out for help, but that was never how it was intended. The journey from pregnancy into parenting is not easy, and there are many professionals who can support you during this time as you transition through each stage.

Our Babeez team can support you with educational learning and physical and emotional support through pregnancy and parenting with our incredible team of prenatal educators, prenatal and postpartum support and care, and even sleep consulting, but did you know our Babeez Village is so much bigger?

 

Meet the Babeez Village who are waiting for you to call them!

Julie-anne Mauno – Registered Social Worker

RSW, BSW, CC-BRT

Julie-Anne offers reproductive and perinatal mental health counselling and psychotherapy. She understands how tender and complex this season of life can be—and how important it is not to go through it alone. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, drawing from multiple perspectives including Narrative Therapy, somatic work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Rewind Trauma Technique. 

Julie-Anne works with clients experiencing birth trauma; pregnancy complications; fertility treatments, postpartum adjustment, perinatal anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, OCD, pregnancy and infant loss (including multiple losses), grief, relationship challenges, as well as those seeking space to reconnect with themselves during times of change. She offers counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families, including 2SLGBTQIA parents, and is an NIHB-approved mental health provider. She is bilingual and offers services in English and French.

To book an appointment, use one of the 3 methods below:

Blueprint Nutrition

Child & Family Registered Dietitians

Blueprint Nutrition’s Child & Family Division has a team of clinically trained dietitians who specialize in nutrition care for infants, children, and adolescents, helping parents to feed their children with confidence. Whether you need support for introducing solids, managing food allergies, conquering picky eating, or sorting through digestive conditions, we help guide families to less stressful mealtimes, using evidence-based and realistic approaches. The ultimate goal is to help you raise happy, healthy, and intuitive eaters who have a good relationship with food and their bodies.

Rosanne Robinson, RD, is the founder and co-owner of Blueprint Nutrition and she offers free 20-minute clarity calls to better understand your situation and how her team may be able to help.

To book an appointment, use one of the 2 methods below:

Family Rootz Alliance

Empowering Families through Perinatal Support

At Family Rootz Alliance, we provide comprehensive support to expecting and new families throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Our team of experienced Perinatal Navigators answers questions; offers personalized guidance, expert suggestions, and emotional support; and helps families feel confident, informed, and prepared for the arrival of their baby and parenting. We offer resources and referrals tailored to each family’s unique needs. This service is often reimbursed by private insurance; however, for families facing financial challenges, we provide bursaries to ensure that no one is left without the care they deserve. With our compassionate, professional support, families can navigate this transformative time with confidence and reassurance.



To learn more or book an appointment:

Margaret Wallis- Duffy

RMT

Margaret Wallis-Duffy opened her clinic over 25 years ago with a passion to lead others to live the most healthy, fulfilling life they could. Wallis for Wellness grew to become one of the most well-respected multidisciplinary wellness clinics. Margaret’s passion grew too. Today, she motivates countless parents through her ultra-informative web TV show, WoW Living, and online education trainings. Margaret believes the power of touch from an early age can offer bonding and comfort for both parents and babies. Her online tutorial programs are an amazing resource for families to learn the benefits of infant massage, and her Telehealth system allows families to work with her in person and virtually.

To book an appointment, use one of the 2 methods below:

Caitlin Black-Allen

Breastfeeding Consultant IBCLC

Caitlin is a breastfeeding/lactation expert. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mohawk College Breastfeeding Program instructor and runs a private lactation consulting business that supports mothers in their homes or at her privately run breastfeeding clinic.

She became passionate about breastfeeding after the birth of her first son. The arrival of her baby was not traditional as he was whisked away from her to the neonatal intensive care unit. While in NICU, her only responsibility as a mother was to nurse her baby. Her breastfeeding relationship continued to grow, and she quickly discovered that she wanted to help other mothers enjoy the breastfeeding experience.

To book an appointment, use one of the 3 methods below:

Anya Malda – Registered Social Worker

RSW, MSW, PMH-C

Anya provides mental health support to parents who might be struggling with life’s challenges. She is certified in Perinatal-Mental Health and has a focus on parents within the perinatal stage of life. Pregnancy and postpartum can be extremely difficult to navigate, but please know you do not have to travel this road alone!

​Anya offers a free 20-minute telephone consultation to better understand how she might be able to help. While counselling services are not OHIP covered, most private insurance companies do provide coverage for registered social workers. Please double-check with your provider and feel free to call her to inquire.

To book an appointment, use one of the 3 methods below:

​Michelle McVittie

Child Life Specialist & Family Consultant

Michelle McVittie is a speaker, author, and television host. She helps parents put the joy back in family life. Michelle brings her depth of experience as a child life specialist, parenting expert, educator, and author to enhance home environments in working better and experiencing more joy. She has the tools to help clients feel in control, stay calm in situations, and foster stronger relationships within their families. She offers practical tips and strategies to help empower parents to feel more confident in their parenting approach from toddlers to teens and from potty training to temper tantrums.

To book an appointment:

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