Hi! I’m Nina, “The Baby Chick”®!—Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Baby Chick®. I am thrilled that you’re here! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 700 families through their pregnancies, births, and early parenthood journeys, and I am honored to be here for you! Allow me to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me, my experience, and what led me to create Baby Chick.
January: Started my first company, Bassett Baby Planning.
March: Received my baby planning certification from IABPP.
June: Became a Hypnobabies Certified Hypno-Doula.
July: Received my nickname "The Baby Chick" from a client.
November: Became certified in Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage Therapy through Kate Jordan Seminars.
January: Graduated massage school and received my license as a massage therapist.
June: Got my certification as a DONA Certified Birth Doula.
July: Became a certified ICEA Prenatal Fitness Educator.
October: Completed my certification as a Loving Touch Certified Infant Massage Instructor.
March: Received my certification as a DONA Certified Postpartum Doula.
June: Rebozo Certified by Gena Kirby
November: I had attended 200 births!
January: I opened my first brick and mortar office for my business that had grown into a doula agency, Bassett Baby Planning.
October: Started Baby Chick LLC with my business partner and (at the time) fiancé and now husband, Brian.
May: On Mother's Day 2015, we launched Baby Chick!
July: Brian and I got married!
September: Attended 300 births!
June: Supported a total of 700 families during their pregnancies, births, and postpartum times as a baby planner, doula, and educator.
October: I gave birth to our first born, Liam, at home!
October: We launched our podcast! Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast
February: We had another home birth and welcomed our daughter, Lily, into the world.
Pregnancy, birth, and motherhood are beautiful and rewarding in so many ways. However, there are also times when they can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and, at times, lonely. I’ve seen it as a doula and educator, and I’ve experienced it personally as a mother. That’s why at Baby Chick, I want you to feel like you have a friend, a professional, and a place to go to that will uplift you, educate you, and inspire you every step of the way. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a great job and that you are not alone.
Now that you know a little more about me, I hope that I’ll see you more around our site and social pages! I love meeting our amazing community of mothers. 🙂 Welcome to our sisterhood of motherhood here at Baby Chick!