About Me
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Lactation Consultant, Professor of Nursing, and mother to two amazing daughters. I am passionate about translating research evidence into practice. I provide practical health care for people living inside the female body.
Nutrition is key to any wellness plan AND in some cases medication is too. I provide easy to implement ways to support optimal brain and body health for new parents and their babies through early parenting practices, and support for the phases that follow soon after, peri-menopause and beyond.
Since the mid-90s I have supported families in a variety of settings, catching babies in hospitals, operating rooms, and homes.
Our American system does not adequately support families in the postpartum time and thus this chapter of life is much harder than it needs to be. I am determined to help craft the solution to the postpartum care gap.
Evidence-Based Care and Learning
Classes
Postpartum Support
Brainfeeding 101 - Not your mother's breastfeeding class
In this class, you will learn all the ins and outs of newborn feeding. Practical hands-on skills will be covered. At the completion of this course, you will be confident and ready to get started on your parenting journey.
Really Prepare for Postpartum
Seriously - you need this
In this class you will learn steps you can take to ensure your postpartum time is as ease-full as possible. We will cover how to create a healing environment for parents and baby, holistic baby care and feeding. You will learn practical hands on skills. Video content and live virtual meeting included.
Second Opinion
Shared Decision Making
Doctor visits often don’t provide adequate time for all of your questions to be addressed. I provide unbiased evidence-based information to support your decision making around labor and birth plans. Shared decision making involves a conversation where the risks, benefits, and alternatives of all options are discussed.
Hormone Support
Many folks don't realize they are in the peri-menopause until they have suffered for years with hotflashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog.
If you birthed your baby in late 30s or early 40s, you may have overlapped your postpartum and peri-menopause. Hormones affect everything and when we are depleted, there are things we can, nutrition, supplements, and prescription hormone replacement.
Every body is unique. I guide people through their own personal science experiment to support return to vitality.
Telehealth consult - prescription support for California residents only.
First 21 Days
Beginner to Expert
Support for both parents and baby is essential for a safe, and relaxing postpartum experience. This package includes telehealth care with a licensed midwife/nurse practitioner/lactation expert in the first weeks of your baby's life. This visit will focus on your health and recovery, baby's health, and infant feeding support. You will learn practical ways to care for yourself and your baby. Daily check-ins support you to have the information you need when you need it. You will have access to our team 24/7 through our app. Ongoing screening helps us detect problems early and a robust library of relevant content is available as you need it through our app.
Next 21 Days
Expert to Community Member
In this phase of your postpartum journey, you will be more ready to focus on getting back into the world and connecting with others. The Postpartum Lounge is a community of new parents designed by midwives.
In the Lounge, you will have access to other new parents, educational offerings, live visits with midwives and guest speakers. Real talk discussions of real-life topics from sleep to feeding to sex. Mindfulness practices for your parenting journey will be offered and practiced, allowing you to build your skills and resilience as you and your baby get to know each other and grow into a connected family.
Postpartum Depletion
Evaluation, Treatment, and Recovery Coaching
If you are 6 months or 6 years (or 10 years!) postpartum and still don't "feel like yourself," you may be suffering from postnatal depletion. Your placenta was the first thief of your nutrient stores that went to building your baby. Pregnancy and postpartum take a huge toll on your body and leave new mothers depleted.
There is help! We can utilize lab testing to identify where you are depleted and make a specific actionable plan for your recovery. You deserve to feel good and thrive.
Private Consult
TESTIMONIALS
"I have had the privilege to be one of Professor Shealy’s nursing students. After obtaining an MBA and Master of International Affairs from Columbia University (New York), studying with some of the world’s most renowned professors and working almost 20 years in international finance, I can say that Professor Shealy is one of the best professors and teachers that I have ever had.
Professor Shealy exemplifies the best of an educator and mentor. She demonstrates mastery in her subject matter and teaches with passion. She creates an inclusive environment that challenges students to go beyond what they believe is possible, allowing them to feel safe in failing as they learn. As a student in her OB class, I was able to learn many new concepts about healthcare, nursing and how to think about caring for people despite having no interest whatsoever in OB.
Professor Shealy’s class was undoubtedly one of the best educational experiences I have ever had. I was very fortunate to be one of her students as I am certain that what I learned will help me throughout my nursing career regardless of the path I choose."
- Former Student
"Sarah is really good at intuitively knowing what others need even if they don’t know it themselves. She is best at providing calm and clear solutions for others based upon their needs, giving options and advice in the process. She does all of this in a non-confrontational and non-judgmental manner."
- Former client