Karyn Suwito

Postpartum coach

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Karyn Suwito is a dedicated doula, childbirth educator, and early childhood consultant with years of experience in respectful caregiving. Her passion is to empower parents-to-be with the information and support they need to confidently embark on their parenting journey. Karyn's services are customisable, ensuring they meet the unique needs of each family.

Karyn's Postpartum Coaching and Workshop Offerings:

  1. Bringing Baby Home Workshop (3.5 hours): This comprehensive workshop covers a wide range of topics for new parents, such as birth, labour and breathing basics, hospital stay, breastfeeding and pumping, respectful caregiving for newborns, parenting tips, setting boundaries with grandparents, infant development, and postpartum care and healing. Perfect for couples or small groups.

  2. Let's Talk About Birth Workshop (3 hours): Focusing on the birthing process, this workshop delves into labour stages, breathing, and labouring positions. Learn about getting the baby into the optimal position before birth and make informed decisions about birth interventions, such as pain relief, inductions, episiotomies, and more. Best taken as an add-on to the 'Bringing Baby Home' course.

  3. Reimagining Childcare Workshop: Ideal for expectant parents, caregivers, or those working with children, this practical workshop covers various caregiving practices and the importance of the first years of a child's development. Explore themes such as understanding a child's growth and development, their immense capabilities, and practical skills for caregivers and parents to support young children with respectful care.

With her extensive background and experiences, Karyn Suwito is the support and help you need to navigate the challenges of parenting. Drawing from her qualifications in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, as well as her training in the Pikler®/RIE® approach and as a trauma-informed practitioner, Karyn is well-equipped to empower you to make the best decisions for your family.