Expertise
Freelance Writer,Editor,Author,Doula and Midwife,Lactaction ConsultantOccupation
- Doula and Midwife: Supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth
- Teaching childbirth classes: Preparing new parents for the birth experience
- Lactation consultant: Helping new mothers learn how to breastfeed
- Author: Writing on topics from pregnancy to parenting, and more
Published Author
Michelle is the author of 15 books including the best-selling memoir, Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (With Kids) in America.
Michelle's other books include:
- Last Straw Strategies (eight parenting books designed to bring you back from the end of your rope)
- It Worked For Me: 1,001 Pregnancy Tips
- Keto in 28: The Ultimate Low-Carb, High-Fat Weight Loss Solution
- The Big Book of Happy
- Gandhi was a Libra
- Year of the Dog: How Running Sled Dogs Saved the Life of a Middle-Aged, Woefully Average Mother of Eight
You can view the full list of Michelle's titles on Amazon.com.
Pregnancy and Childbirth Expertise
Michelle is an expert in pregnancy and childbirth.
Doula and Midwife
She spent nine years training, studying, and attending home births as a doula and traditional midwife. She has taken many classes, workshops and trainings to further her knowledge on the various facets of pregnancy and birth.
Childbirth Instructor and Lactation Coach
Michelle has also taught many childbirth classes and helped couples understand just what happens before, during and after baby arrives. Her expertise as a lactation consultant has also helped many new moms figure out breastfeeding and get started on a solid, but gentle path.
More About Michelle
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