As a first-time mom, Cady Cavalea struggled to find expert, compassionate anticipatory guidance supported by the latest research to navigate the trials of new motherhood.
Following the birth of her second child, Cady again encountered unique challenges juggling the demands of both a toddler and a newborn. It wasn’t long after becoming a mother that she developed a strong desire for a flexible employment opportunity that would allow her to be present for her family but still utilize her extensive training as a nurse practitioner.
“Making the decision to become a Mama Coach led me to the perfect intersection of my motherhood journey and career,” Cady says.
With over 13 years of pediatric nursing experience and eight years as a pediatric nurse practitioner, Cady became the owner of The Mama Coach - Cady Cavalea, based in Knoxville, providing in-home services in Farragut, Choto, Oak Ridge, West Knoxville areas (Hardin Valley, Cedar Bluff, Karns, West Hills, Bearden, Rocky Hill, Sequoyah Hills), Powell, and Maryville. Virtual coaching throughout the United States is also available.
Founded in 2015 by a Canadian registered nurse, The Mama Coach is a global team of registered nurses and nurse practitioners, all in independent practice, that help women and families by providing education, support and individualized care. Each franchise is a private nursing practice with the mission to deliver evidence-informed education infused with non-judgmental support, compassion, and empathy.
“No amount of pediatric nursing expertise could have prepared me to meet the mental and emotional demands of my initial postpartum experience as I struggled with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and guilt. What I would have given for someone to help unload some of the stress and uncertainty of new motherhood, replacing it with joy and composure by coaching me through it all!” Cady explains.
As a Mama Coach, Cady guides mothers and families through prenatal preparation, newborn and postpartum support, feeding and lactation, holistic sleep learning for infants and toddlers, potty training, and American Heart Association CPR instruction in a private or group setting. Cady’s extensive pediatric nursing background has trained her to assess each child individually which guides her to develop personalized solutions that will provide support for the entire family.
“My passion for maternal and child health has been a guiding force throughout my nursing education and career, further cultivated by my own navigation of new motherhood. I can be a bridge between pediatrician visits for the multitude of questions that arise for new parents between wellness checks. I can help with common concerns as children grow, like starting solid foods, identifying signs of potty training readiness, and sleep training. I provide the tools that moms need to set themselves up for success,” says Cady.
Parents can choose in-home or virtual packages, or if they prefer, hourly support rates.
“I pride myself on being able to provide a variety of educational classes and coaching that can be personalized to meet the unique needs of your child, family dynamics and lifestyle. My mission is to create both tailored and comprehensive plans of anticipatory guidance that empower parents to tackle the challenges of parenthood with knowledge, confidence, and success,” she says.
In addition to being a nursepreneur of her small business, Cady’s most important job is “mama” to her 3-year-old daughter and almost 2-year-old son whom she shares with her husband Alex, a local surgeon.
“My goal as your Mama Coach is to listen to your concerns without judgment and then provide you with the evidence to inform your decisions, create solutions, and boost your confidence to harness your parental intuition,” says Cady. “I look forward to designing a personalized plan with solutions to meet daily life issues as well as important milestones in the lives of your children.”
A free 15-minute discovery call is the best first step toward feeling empowered as a parent. Visit cady-cavalea.themamacoach.com/ for more information about services, classes, packages, and pricing. Follow @themamacoach.cadycavalea on Instagram for educational and relatable motherhood content and to stay up to date on the most current service offerings, upcoming workshops and events.
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“As an experienced mother, pediatric nurse practitioner, educator, and coach, I provide the tools moms need to set themselves up for success.”
Cady Cavalea, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
With undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee, Cady is an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (in the fields of Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, and Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)). The Mama Coach - Cady Cavalea offers quality care, support, and education for parents in the stages of early parenthood, serving families in Knoxville and virtually across the country. Visit Cady-Cavalea.TheMamaCoach.com/