Bridging Parenthood

Bridging Parenthood Equipping Arizona families with the tools and care that bring confidence and mindfulness into their www.expectingablessing.com

Delivering education, encouragement, and support to expecting families in Arizona.

✨10 Years✨A decade ago, I set out on a path I thought I knew. I was on my way to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, bel...
03/30/2025

✨10 Years✨

A decade ago, I set out on a path I thought I knew. I was on my way to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, believing that was how I could best support expecting families. But life had other plans.

In a hospital room on a beautiful spring day in 2016, everything changed. I realized that the families I served needed something beyond clinical care—they needed someone who could educate, advocate, and truly stand beside them through the unexpected twists of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. That moment led me here.

Over the last 10 years, my work has transformed in ways I never imagined. There have been incredible highs and challenging lows. My business looks nothing like I thought it would—but in the best way possible. What has never changed is my passion for:
🩵 bridging the gap of advocacy between what parents value and the reality they face in their birth and postpartum experiences
🩵 bridging the informational gaps between birthing strategies and baby care techniques
🩵 bridging the emotions support gap between who you are and who parenting will require you to become

Today, Bridging Parenthood is more than just birth support. I educate families about their options during complex and challenging pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences. I advocate in the healthcare space to ensure families feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether it’s navigating unexpected medical interventions, preparing for postpartum realities, or making informed choices about care, I stand beside families every step of the way.

Bridging Parenthood was born out of a need—a need I saw in my community, a need I felt in my heart. And today, it stands as a testament to the power of adapting, learning, and showing up for families in the way they need most.

To every family I’ve worked with, every birth I’ve witnessed, every parent who has trusted me to walk this journey with them—thank you. Your stories, strength, and love inspire me every single day.

Here’s to 10 years of bridging the gap. And here’s to whatever the next 10 years may bring.

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Hi! I’m Leanna…

CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

I have truly enjoyed turning my natural gift of support and warmth into a career where I am able to coach and encourage mothers and their partners as they navigate their chosen birth plans.

I understand the excitement, uncertainty and even fear that comes as you enter into your parenting journey.

Whether this is your first time or your fifth, I am here to help you unlock your innate parenting ability, provide you with meaningful support at every turn, and equip you with the necessary tools to navigate this unique experience, all while creating memories that your family will treasure forever.