confidence from your first cuddle
RN level expertise in your home and at your fingertips to help bridge the gap from hospital to home and give you confidence from your first cuddle.
In-Home Newborn Education and Ongoing Support | Virtual and In-Person Sleep Consulting | Lactation Consulting Coming Soon
Newborn Foundations
RN-led, hands-on guidance for a confident start:
Feeding cues & basics (breast or bottle)
Safe sleep setup (AAP-aligned)
Swaddling — how to do it safely & when to stop
Soothing strategies for fussiness
Diapering, bathing & daily care
Support for moms in the transition to motherhood
Ongoing virtual support after our sessions, always with Danielle, RN.
Personalized Sleep Consulting
Gentle, age-appropriate support to help your baby (and you) rest better:
Healthy nap & bedtime routines
Night waking solutions
Creating consistent day/night rhythms
Personalized sleep plan + 2 weeks of follow-up support
Lactation Consulting
COMING SOON
Breastfeeding positions
Understanding latch and recognizing effective feeding
Pumping basics and safe breastmilk storage
Troubleshooting common concerns (engorgement, sore nipples, supply worries)
Planning for returning to work and maintaining breastfeeding
Knowing when to reach out for additional support
Mission: Mothergood
My name is Danielle Crissman, BSN, RN, and soon-to-be CLC. I am the founder of Mothergood, but more importantly, I am a mom to two sweet girls who have taught me more about love, patience, and resilience than any textbook ever could.
Before starting Mothergood, I worked as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for the tiniest and most vulnerable babies. When I became a mother myself, I realized just how much support new parents need. Support that goes beyond the hospital walls. That’s why I created Mothergood. Read more
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The Fairytale
Three 90-minute Newborn Foundations sessions, Personalized Sleep Consulting, and 12 weeks of follow-up support. The most comprehensive package, designed to support families through their entire fourth trimester.
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The Storybook
Two 90-minute Newborn Foundations sessions and 6 weeks of follow-up support. Ideal for families who want extra connection through multiple visits: one prior to baby’s arrvial to prepare before you are in the thick of it, and one session after baby is here to help you through your specific challenges and get all your questions answered.
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The Lullaby
One 90-minute Newborn Foundations session plus 2 weeks of follow-up support by phone, text, or voice note. Perfect for families who want to learn everything covered in a Newborn Foundations session with continued access for questions as they settle into life with baby.
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Sleep Consultation
A 90-minute consultation, personalized sleep plan, and two weeks of follow-up support. Danielle will create age-appropriate routines, introduce gentle evidence-based strategies, and ensure a safe sleep environment. You’ll receive the strategies and support to build healthy sleep habits for your baby.
This service is available a la carte or is included in our comprhensive fourth trimester package: The Fairytale.
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Newborn Foundations Session
The bread and butter of Mothergood. Our 90-minute Newborn Foundations education session teaches you everything you need to know to feel confident in caring for your newborn. From feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing, and everything in between, you’ll have Danielle, an RN, in your home to teach you all things baby.
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