Boram Anywhere – Frequently Asked Questions
About
Boram Anywhere provides easily accessible information and emotional support to parents from the comfort of their homes. Take classes, see reference guides on the big topics like lactation and sleep, ask questions, get evidence-based answers from experts, and connect with other parents. The transition to parenthood is easier with our team on your side!
Access our virtual class library for 10+ recorded classes including, but not limited to, Baby Wearing, Lactation Q&A, Bottle Feeding, Sleep!, Is This Normal?, and Infant Safety & CPR.
Yes! Our coaches are accessible in discussion forums and weekly, group, live sessions to answer your individual questions. And, if it helps to talk to a coach 1-on-1 to deep dive the topics that matter most, add a package of virtual, 1-on-1 sessions with a coach.
If you expect your baby to arrive in the next 3 months, or you are a parent of a baby under 1 year of age, we recommend joining now! All parents can benefit from some additional support, and the sooner your needs are met, the better. Boram Anywhere has a limited number of spaces; to ensure your spot we encourage signing up right away.
Our Team
Our Team is made up of postpartum doulas, lactation consultants (CLCs and IBCLCs), perinatal mental health specialists, CPR Instructors, and Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST). Each of our team members brings their unique experience and expertise and undergo ongoing training to increase knowledge base and hone interpersonal skills. Our team has been described as empathetic, judgment-free, encouraging, insightful, and supportive.
Your coach is like a supportive friend that really knows about the first year postpartum! Lean on them as a listening ear, someone to be focused on your needs when everyone else is focused on the baby, and a source of reliable, evidence-based information.
Previous clients have described working with a postnatal coach as helpful, grounding, and comfortable, and said that they considered their coach a friend, an advisor, and a mentor. Your coach is someone who is rooting for you, answering your questions, and providing you with options, without judgment, so you can make the choices that are best for YOU!
Access your coaches on discussion boards and in weekly live sessions. For 1-on-1 time with your favorite coach, purchase a package of virtual coaching sessions.
A postnatal coach can be looked at as preventative care or a supplement to meeting with a therapist. While both provide emotional support, postnatal coaches offer parenting support, not mood/anxiety disorder treatment. Parenting support may help to prevent mood and anxiety disorders. 1 in 5 moms experience a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or postpartum, and the number one protective factor is perceived support. Our coaches are here to walk beside you through the transition to parenthood and work with you to identify your needs and have them met so that you can embrace parenthood with confidence and grace. Your postnatal coach provides information and expertise on infant development and the transition to parenthood, helps troubleshoot parenting logistics/scheduling, and gets you connected to that village they’re always talking about. And, our coaches can share mental health therapist information when it’s helpful!
1:1 Virtual Coaching
Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and follow a loose and moldable format that is guided by your questions, topics of interest, and areas of concern. Sessions feel conversational and connected, while imparting information and emotional support that is fitting for the family.
Your coach will work with you to outline each session to fit your individual needs. Sometimes, this means entering the session with an intention and goal(s). Other times, this means starting your session by sharing your experiences with your coach and establishing what is most important to address together. Every family’s needs are different, and needs are ever-changing, so no two sessions are alike!
All parenting/parenthood topics are welcome, and nothing is too small or big. Even if you feel like you have a silly question, we’ve probably heard it many times before! Our coaches are qualified to discuss a wide range of topics, and if there is an area where we don’t have expertise, we will work to connect you with a professional that does. Some of the most frequently covered topics include:
Yes! Breastfeeding is a common topic of interest, and many join Boram Anywhere for access to ongoing lactation support. All of our coaches are Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Whether you dedicate sessions to specifically address breastfeeding concerns/changes or breastfeeding considerations are interwoven in other topics, rest assured your coach is here to support you.
If you are a soon-to-be parent, we encourage booking your first session in your third trimester or within 3 months of when you expect to grow your family. If your baby is already here, schedule a session as soon as possible--all parents deserve support early and often!
Partners are always welcome to join sessions. Some parents use sessions to discuss topics/priorities together and make a plan for the future that feels like a good fit for everyone.
Babies, and their needs, are always welcome in Boram Anywhere sessions. Your coach is understanding of infant needs and can get a full picture to best tailor support to your needs by seeing it!