About Us
Navigating Parenthood
Content. Services. Education. Support
We believe that families deserve to be equipped with the information, tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate their parenting journey. After all, it affects you physically, emotionally and mentally … it’s only right that you understand how and why.Â
This site is for all of Navigating Parenthood’s programs, Store items, and summit recordings. Our content promotes science-based and intuitive practices such as attachment theory, gentle parenting, and breastfeeding (with environmentally friendly practices when applicable).
The focus of our content is really whole family health, which is why we present information from experts in so many different areas of study. We want to help improve your next birth and postpartum experience or guide you through a new one. We’re here to help you reach your goals and empower you to believe in yourself. We want to lower the maternal mortality rate. Will you help us?
We are an inclusive company that uses both traditional terms and “them,” “partner,” in programs/courses.


Who We Are
Hi, I’m Shari — Semi-crunchy NorCal mom to 5, postpartum educator & doula, mother roaster, infant massage instructor, breastfeeding educator counselor, and founder of Navigating Parenthood. I started creating these online programs to help families understand the changes they experience in postpartum and to help them get through it. It’s grown from there!
The Contributors
Wondering who you’ll be learning from? Navigating Parenthood’s online programs include video, audio, and resources from a large list of expert contributors. Meet them below! Click a contributor’s image to see their website.

Rachael Shepard-Ohta
Baby Sleep Expert

Marina Castellanos
Physical Therapist

Tanya Saunders
RNA & Pause Breathwork

Natalie Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist

Nina Palombo
Pelvic Physical Therapist

Thamar Innocent
Full-Spectrum Doula

Berenice Kernizan
Childbirth Educator & Doula

Kristin Neimi
Yoga Instructor

Crystal Karges
Dietician Nutritionist & IBCLC

Rachel Welch
Yoga Instructor & Health Caoch

Charisse Balance
PT, DPT, RYT

Melissa French
Taoist Yoga Instructor

Kathryn Leary
Hatha Yoga Instructor & Professor

Charlotte Blake
Pilates Instructor

Kira Lynn
Mindset Coach

Catherine O' Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist

Ronnie Joy
Photographer

Angelique Estrada
Photographer & PP Doula
Ready to learn more?
Navigating Parenthood offers a variety of videos and programs for families to enjoy. Click the button below to see a list of our current programs.