Have you been imagining building your own business and truly making a difference by working with soon-to-be parents and growing families?
Do you want to step into an international community of baby planning professionals who actually support one another?
Maybe you crave the flexibility of being your own boss, with real potential to earn a strong income.
If that sounds like you, you’ll probably love learning how to start, promote, and grow a meaningful baby planner practice.
And if you’re the kind of person who enjoys coaching, listening, and helping others sort through their options, even better.
Then this course is for you. You can start whenever you want with our self-paced option.
Our founder, Mar De Carlo, was one of the earliest baby planner pioneers. She also helped open the door to the profession by publishing one of the first books,
“The Baby Planner Profession: What You Need to Know.” On top of that, Mar was the first to create and introduce an international Baby Planner Certification, offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
So, what exactly is a Baby Planner?
A baby planner works as a private consultant for pregnancy and the postpartum period. They meet with expecting parents and new parents to share education, helpful resources, and steady support, so clients can make choices with confidence. Depending on the client’s needs, they may also suggest products, services, and additional learning opportunities to help guide the process.
Baby planners help expecting and new parents reach decisions that fit their own values, goals, and situation. They do that by offering support and education in a balanced, non-biased way. The approach is tailored, because every family is different, whether they’re planning ahead, navigating pregnancy, or moving through what comes after birth. “Some parents may want to understand the differences between a Bradley, Lamaze, or HypnoBirthing class. Others might be trying to decide whether they want a birthing doula or a postpartum doula. A few families need help picking registry items, while others prefer to do their own research. Either way, what matters is that a baby planner doesn’t guess what you need. They listen, learn your situation, and shape their support around you.
Baby planners can work with clients across the full stretch of pregnancy and postpartum, or they might meet for a handful of sessions, depending on what the family is looking for.
