Mari Makanani
About me
Aloha everyone. My name is Mari Makanani and I am an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), registered dietitian(RD), personal chef, and birth+postpartum doula. I am here to support you in your journey from pregnancy and beyond!
Education
Masters of Science, Dietetics (2022)
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (2020)
Associate of Science, Culinary Arts (2015)
Certification and training
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2022)
Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetic Registration (2023)
Birth Doula Training- DONA (2023)
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Accepted insurance
Service introduction
I offer comprehensive support tailored to families embarking on their parenting journey, including personalized lactation consulting to address breastfeeding challenges, nutrition advice for both mothers and babies, and a birth doula package to include prenatal and postpartum visits. My postpartum doula package extends beyond traditional support, encompassing housekeeping, personalized grocery shopping, and the preparation of nourishing meals crafted by a registered dietitian chef, all designed to provide holistic care for your family during this transitional period.
Ratings and reviews
Having Mari as a part of my birth team was truly a blessing! Her calm energy and guidance really helped my birth go by much easier. Her experience as a lactation consultant truly helped me get breastfeeding off to a great start!
- Laura W.
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