Business Coaching & Consulting
Mary is a talented international business coach and eco-consultant who specializes in maternal health, fitness, and going green. Mary’s enthusiasm, inspiration, creativity, and knowledge has helped launch many baby planner start-up businesses around the globe including: France, Luxemburg, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Peru, Bermuda, UK, Hong Kong, and throughout the United States. She enjoys helping business owners grow their business and meet their challenges with clear and direct solutions. Mary is also the founder of the International Maternity Institute (IMI) and International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals (IABPP), offering certifications in baby planning and greenproofing. To become a certified baby planner or greenproofer visit http://www.maternityinstitute.com
Green Birth EducationJust as babyproofing is designed to prevent children from injuring themselves or doing damage around the home, Mary’s greenproofing services are designed to educate and prepare preconceiving, expecting moms, new moms, and their babies from unsafe exposure to potentially harmful substances in their home, body, and environment. Learn More……..
As an author, Mary was the first baby planner to write and publish a comprehensive book on baby planning, “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and starting your own business“, which provides those interested in a baby planning career with all the tools and support necessary to get started in the new industry of baby planning. The second edition of her book: “The Baby Planner Profession: What You Need to Know” was recently released on paperback. Her latest book, Green Body Green Birth is due to release in 2011.
In addition, Mary can be found presenting at conferences, local events, and online webinars.
Not only is Mary a talented certified baby planner and maternity expert, but she is also a mom and business owner who understands the challenges pre-conceiving, expecting, and new parents face. Mary enjoys advising you on all aspects of pregnancy and working with you to provide support, education, and resources so you can make informed decisions. What works for your best friend may not suit you. How your own mother did it years ago, may or may not work for your lifestyle. Through an initial consultation, she assesses your unique situation, needs, goals, and provides you with a maternity plan. Whatever your situation, Mary is ready to help you to make the most suitable choices for your baby and yourself. She covers a wide variety of topics: fitness, nutrition, fertility, going green, anxiety, stress, depression, breastfeeding, bedrest, sleep, child safety, childcare, choosing your birth location, choosing your birth method, choosing your careprovider, selecting the appropriate products for your registry, eco-nursery design, and home preparation. Learn More….. 
Preparing for Birth
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