Becoming new parents?

No worries.

You are not alone.

Confident parents raise confident babies.

My purpose is to better prepare moms and dads for the early weeks of parenting, so they can be more confident and relaxed as new parents. We will focus on changes in lifestyle, family relationships, and understanding your infant.

filip-mroz-767365-unsplash (1).jpg — I am pleased to share what I know about living with and feeding newborns in an evidence-based, collaborative, judgment-free, and friendly environment - all brought to you with honesty, kindness and a sense of humor.
This will not be your grandma’s view on parenting. We will get real about this transformative time. There will certainly be laughter and there might be tears. You will leave full of tips and strategies to navigate your first few months as a parent to your beautiful baby.
If this sounds right for you, I teach in group settings and I’m also available for 1-on-1 sessions.

Breast Assured Lactation Counseling

I truly believe that breastfeeding is the most natural connection between a mother and child but it’s not always the easiest to master. A successful breastfeeding relationship requires patience, practice, and support. As a Certified Lactation Counselor and mother of three, I draw upon evidence-based education as well as personal experience.

I offer prenatal and postpartum home and phone visits to answer questions, assess latch and offer support and encouragement.

2 hour postpartum home visit ($350/2 hours)
Follow up home visit/latch assessment ($150/hour)
Facetime/phone consultation ($75/30 minutes)

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Group Classes

Nest Assured

Taught prenatally, Nest Assured covers newborn characteristics & habits, sleeping, soothing and postpartum for the whole family. This is a 2 session, 5 hour program. Group classes are taught the first and second Tuesday evening of each month. $250

Breast Assured

Taught prenatally, Breast Assured will help you understand breastfeeding basics and nuances before baby arrives. Group classes are taught the third Tuesday evening of each month. This is a one session, 2.5 hour program. $125

Becoming a Grandparent

What's new since your parents became parents? How can you help them to help ( and not annoy!) you? What gear should they have in their own homes? Group classes are taught the fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 hour interactive program. $100

Weekly Pre Natal and Post Partum Support Groups available. Please get in touch with me for information
Private classes are available upon request
Currently, all sessions are virtual.

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As a mother of three grown children, I get it.

I want to teach you what I know and help you prepare for what living with your new baby will really be like. Straight up, no sugarcoating, in all its sleepy glory.

Communities used to be closely knit, with multiple generations of families living in close proximity to one another. Older generations would share their knowledge of new parenting with younger generations. Things have changed since those days, but that doesn’t mean that you and your family have to navigate this transitional time without help.
During the prenatal period, most of the focus is placed on caring for the pregnant mama as she progresses through her pregnancy, on to labor, and, finally, to birth. But what happens after that?
My classes will help you to ask and answer questions before you bring your baby home, so you have the tools you need to thrive as new parents.

Julie gave me the EXACT support I didn’t know I needed while I struggled through the tumultuous beginning weeks of breastfeeding my daughter.

She took the time to learn our individual birth story and feeding goals. Her calm presence was extremely comforting during such a delicate, personal time. She holds so much knowledge and disseminates it in such a personalized, gentle, caring, organic way that comforted and empowered me. She also validated my thoughts and instincts, and assured me that with patience and determination we would become successful... and we are! I thank Julie every time I nurse my beautiful daughter, and consider her instrumental in getting us there. We love her!!!

-Kate & Phil

Julie gave me the EXACT support I didn’t know I needed while I struggled through the tumultuous beginning weeks of breastfeeding my daughter.

She's an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable on all things baby and nursing related and just exudes positive energy.

As a new mom I really struggled with the idea of having someone else help care for my baby but as soon as I met Julie I knew I could trust her and that's the best feeling. Julie was also my rock once it came time to wean my baby off nursing - something that seemed so daunting. She was able to walk me through the whole process, emotionally and physically. It made it so much easier and I felt supported the whole way through.

-Lindsay

She's an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable on all things baby and nursing related and just exudes positive energy.

Julie certainly sets the bar quite high for birth and lactation workers!

After only a moment speaking with Julie you feel a strong sense of familiarity and ease. Julie listens with empathy and compassion and has a wonderful way of making you feel like you’re confiding in an old friend. She follows up and stays in touch reminding you of her steadfast support. Julie’s experience and knowledge come through so naturally as she can seemingly answer any question and make you feel like you had the answer all along.

-Alyia

Julie certainly sets the bar quite high for birth and lactation workers!

Julie is a warm & knowledgeable teacher. She brings so much experience & compassion to the class.

I absolutely loved the newborn care class I took with Julie. Not only did we learn some practical hands-on stuff (like how to swaddle) we learned how to pick up on our baby’s cues, listen to her communication, and how to bond with her throughout the first few months of life together (to name a few!). Julie is such a warm and knowledgeable teacher that I’d recommend her class to everyone because she brings so much experience and compassion to the class. I left feeling more confident and with a better understanding of how our first 3 months will be together.

-Erikka, first time mother

I am so thankful to Julie for her compassion, insight and knowledge.

As a first time dad I have been overwhelmed with many anxieties regarding new born care. I am so thankful to Julie for her compassion, insight and knowledge. Through her class and warm instruction I feel better prepared and equipped for the adventures of parenting that lie ahead!

-Ben, first time father

I am so thankful to Julie for her compassion, insight and knowledge.

We would recommend Julie's class to all soon-to-be parents!

My husband and I decided to take a newborn care class when we realized we had done a lot of preparation for labor and delivery but did not know much about what to do once we bring baby home. Julie is a wonderful educator. We learned a great deal of information during the Nest Assured class. Julie gave us time to think about how we would like the first few weeks to look in terms of visitors and helpers, discussed safe sleeping recommendations, and other important newborn safety information. My husband and I felt more at ease and better equipped to identify our newborn's needs promptly and address them accordingly, hopefully before a meltdown begins! We would recommend Julie's class to all soon-to-be and new parents because they will definitely learn something!

-Victoria

We would recommend Julie's class to all soon-to-be parents!

Julie knew what I needed at a time when I didn’t know what I needed.

More importantly, she knew what my son needed.

-Chryssa

Julie knew what I needed at a time when I didn’t know what I needed.

Her advice was spot on and I had a successful day of exclusively nursing.

So thankful to Julie Markowitz Hartman. She spoke with me over the phone while I was in the hospital and gave great advice and instructions on how to nurse my newborn son. She was so fantastic to talk to. I highly recommend her.

-Lisa

Her advice was spot on and I had a successful day of exclusively nursing.

Julie Hartman is the consummate professional, always within scope of practice and 100% attentive to the needs of her clientele.

Having worked with her professionally, I can confidently say Julie understands people, birth, joy, and hard work. She knows who she is, her own values as well as her expectations of others, and seems to satisfy the needs and desires of her clientele without ever sacrificing her own beliefs, work ethic, or integrity. Julie is extremely evidence-based, disciplined, as well as creative. I believe she can pursue and master any endeavor and provide valuable resources to the birthing community while doing so.

-Jeni, doula colleague

Julie Hartman is the consummate professional, always within scope of practice and 100% attentive to the needs of her clientele.

Julie Hartman

NPE, CLC, CD & MOM

I am a new parent educator, a certified lactation counselor, and birth doula. Most importantly, I am the mom to three loving, caring, independent, and well-rounded adult children. Raising my kids and being a doula have given me the best possible credentials to share knowledge with younger generations of parents.
I am honored that you are considering adding my knowledge to your preparation as you grow your family. Ushering you into this new phase of life with care, and armed with a bit of firsthand knowledge, is the best way to set you up to be confident parents raising confident children. Let’s start at the beginning together!

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