Meet Birth Savvy
Our Story
Anna and Ashley bonded over similar nursing styles while working on a busy Boston labor and delivery unit. While welcoming new babies into this world, they spent many sleepless nights helping each other, laughing at each other, and brainstorming ways to improve their patient’s experiences.
Anna and Ashley often worried that their patients arrived to L&D unsure of what to expect—or with expectations different from the options available—leaving their patients vulnerable to feeling overwhelmed and scared. When their careers transitioned to outpatient Maternal Fetal Medicine, it became clear why. Visits with your OB provider are fast and there is A LOT to cover, especially if you are experiencing any unique or high-risk conditions. There is simply not enough time for detailed birth and postpartum planning leading up to delivery.
Group childbirth classes available to fill this gap are an amazing option for many people. They cannot address the nuances of each pregnancy, however, and may not be a comfortable place to discuss past experiences impacting your current pregnancy.
Birth Savvy was founded to offer an option for private, individualized birth preparation and postpartum support. Our range of services combine clinical expertise with individualized education to help every parent feel uniquely prepared from pregnancy through postpartum.
Meet Anna
Anna grew up listening to stories of childbirth around the dinner table from her namesake and inspiration: her grandmother. Since graduating nursing school, Anna knew OB was her passion and for 13 years and counting she has worked in various areas of obstetric care including: labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, abortion care, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. In addition to hospital based-care, Anna received her Masters in Public Health and worked for a non-profit family planning program that offered free and low-cost sexual health and contraceptive services. Anna is a calm communicator who uses empathy and encouragement to develop a strong rapport with her clients. She is passionate about reproductive autonomy and supporting women to make empowered decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Anna was inspired to create Birth Savvy because the greatest joy of her nursing career was helping patients realize an empowered birth experience regardless of their sometimes complex situations. In her free time Anna loves cooking, re-learning to play the piano, traveling, and working on her never ending home improvement projects.
Certifications:
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instructor, Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN), Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
Meet Ashley
Hailing from a family of registered nurses and midwives, Ashley grew up with insight into and pride for the nursing profession. She began her career in pediatric primary care and adult community health nursing, and achieved her goal of becoming a Labor and Delivery nurse in 2015. To enhance her knowledge of the high-risk perinatal population, Ashley transitioned to Maternal Fetal Medicine in 2021. While navigating the healthcare system personally through her own pregnancy and birth, Ashley had an Aha! moment that solidified her passion and inspired her to create Birth Savvy. She realized knowledge is power and high quality perinatal education is crucial to preserving autonomy and promoting a dauntless pregnancy, birth, and recovery. Ashley uses humor and encouragement to build rapport with her clients. She aims to foster a connection between mind and body and fuel inner strength. She provides holistic, culturally competent, and compassionate care for all birthing bodies. In her free time Ashley loves to travel, watch action movies, eat great food, listen to music, and Mom!
Certifications & Training:
Perinatal Mental Health, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instructor, Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
