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I’m on a mission to help mothers find more ease.

 
 

Hi there! I’m Nicole, founder of Arrive.

I’m a postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and parenting group facilitator. Motherhood rocked my world in a big way, pulling back the curtain on how crucial it is for parents to have support in those tender early weeks, months, and years. Sleeping and eating didn’t come easily to any of my three children as babies!

Navigating these challenges introduced me to so many amazing resources—local care providers, websites, books and more. Through this journey I found my life’s work in nurturing new parents.

As a mom of three I’m right there in the weeds with you. I’m excited to support you as you arrive—over and over again, you may find—in this wild world of parenting.

 
 
 
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 I can’t wait to meet you!

Schedule a free 15-minute chat to see how I can support you.

Get to Know Me

 
ADDING WORK MEANS SUBTRACTING SOMETHING ELSE⁣⁣ (Pictured: Me snuggling baby R after my first day back to work. That week I think we got takeout every night).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Here’s the deal: when you go back to work after having a baby...your life FILLS U
"Take exquisite care of yourself today."⁣ ⁣ My favorite postpartum exercise guru, Courtney of @momma_strong, challenged us to this in a recent workout. ⁣ ⁣ It hit me hard. We were smack in the middle of 3 weeks of sick kids, a busy work sea
I'm back, I think? Between client work and soaking in all the summer things (which right now means...PICKING ALL THE STRAWBERRIES), social media has taken a bit of a back seat. ⁣ ⁣ But I am popping on to say...my Back to Work workshop is coming up ag
What's your favorite July 4th treat?⁣ ⁣ Mine is most definitely strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream. ⁣ ⁣ Also, pro tip for gatherings this weekend: if you're feeling nervous about people touching your baby, wear them in a carrier! This seem
What are you binge-watching right now? I am one episode away from the end of the Handmaid's Tale and need a new show! ⁣ ⁣ PS- Sometimes surviving the early postpartum days means more TV time than usual and that's OK. If you're glued to the couch feed
What's in my doula bag? ⁣ ⁣ ...a ring sling. I think ring slings are the unsung MVP of baby gear. They are easier to figure out than larger wraps, and super easy to pop newborns in and out of. I sometimes use these to soothe babies while parents rest
This lunch from @lbkitchenportlandme was just as delicious as it looks!⁣ ⁣ Busy doula weeks plus heat waves plus a wee bit of parenting burnout equal more takeout than our budget would prefer, but I know this is just a temporary season. It's OK, and
These are two of my favorite books for preparing for the postpartum period (which, let's be clear, lasts WAY longer than a measly 6 weeks).⁣ ⁣ What No One Tells you by @alexandrasacksmd walks you through common emotional changes during pregnancy and
"i am learning my baby.⁣ i am love-weaving a world.⁣ ---when they ask, what are you doing today?"⁣ (Vicki Rivard, Brave New Mama)⁣ ⁣ Having babies forces us to adjust how we think about productivity. Our culture associates being "produ
Happy Monday friends! ⁣ ⁣ I don't know about you, but now that we're spending our weekends playing outside and seeing more family and friends, by Monday I'm feeling pooped. ⁣ ⁣ I think this is a common feeling for parents--the weekends are sometimes
Fridays are pizza and a movie nights at my house! ⁣ ⁣ What's your favorite local pizza spot? ⁣ ⁣ And if you prefer homemade (I do because #celiacsdisease and also, making pizza is my love language), what are some of your favorite toppings?
It's spring...which means...babies, of all kinds!⁣ ⁣ Who's having a May or June baby?