Village Postnatal Retreat Center LLC

About Village Postnatal Retreat Center LLC

Bio

I'm Jen Darwin, I have worked with babies and new parents for over 20 years. I started as a Labor and Delivery Nurse and would see new parents struggling to take care of their new baby confidently. The terrified look on those parent’s faces when we would discharge them to go home would break my heart. I knew we had to do better. I hear people talk about how difficult it was with their new baby and that it wasn’t at all what they expected. My goal is to help make postpartum a joyful experience

Q&A

Q: What drew you into working with parents-to-be?

A: My own Parenthood journey and then working as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. I wanted to be able to offer more help to new parents and help them get off to a positive parenting experience.

Q: What locations or areas do you serve?

A: We serve the Bay Area (San Francisco Area) but have had families travel from L.A. and Seattle to stay with us. You stay here for multiple days/nights so many people do not mind the travel to get here.

Q: How much experience do you have?

A: Over 20 years working with new parents and babies!

Q: What's your top piece of advice for an expectant mom?

A: It is okay to NOT be okay. I feel like we do not prioritize Maternal and Infant physical and mental health enough in the United States. We need to normalize asking for help! When you ask for help, it is a sign of STRENGTH, not weakness!