About Shanny

Hi! I’m Shanny!

When my oldest was born, I was in the middle of my master’s degree with hopes of becoming a forensic psychologist. However, my introduction to motherhood differed from the fairy tale I envisioned and I soon discovered my true passion.

I had a baby with health challenges. On top of that, I was faced with copious amounts of inaccurate or incomplete information; a lack of support; judgment and shame; and postpartum depression, anxiety, and birth-related trauma that left me reeling.

It was at this point that I vowed to create a place where parents could go to feel supported, validated, and safe.

I’m passionate about helping families thrive and committed to providing quality information, education, and support.

Education:

  • Bachelors in Psychology and Criminology (2017) – Joint Major
  • Masters of Science in Psychology (2019)
  • PhD in Psychology (2021-present)

Certifications:

  • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)
  • Certified Sleep and Well-Being Specialist
  • Infant Reflux Certification
  • Certified Postpartum Doula
  • Certified Pregnancy & Infant Loss Doula
  • Certified Professional Life Coach

Continuing Education

This includes online courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Mental Health
  • Women’s Mental Health Certificate
  • Maternal Mental Health Intensive: PMADs and Perinatal Loss & Grief
  • Not Just The Blues: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression & Related Disorders
  • Perinatal Loss
  • New Parents, Their Babies, and Scary Thoughts
  • My Baby Would Be Better Off Without Me: Suicide and Perinatal Mental Health
  • Maternal Mental Health and Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network: Communication
  • Sleep and Mental Health
  • Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy
  • CBT Certification Course
Lactation & Feeding
  • Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs
  • A Professional’s Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant
  • Infant Oral Assessment: Exploring Anatomy and Function Beyond the Frenulum
  • Activities to Support Infant Oral Function
  • Latching Redefined: Reflexive Latching
  • Sucking Dysfunction and the Role of Bodywork
  • Reading Between the Percentiles: A Weight-Inclusive Approach to Growth Charts
Miscellaneous:
  • Holistic Postpartum Nutrition
  • The Sensory Sleep Crash Course
  • Infant Massage for Birth Workers
  • First Nations University of Canada: Beginner in Perinatal Support Micro-credential