Hear from our clients

“As a first time mom, Janet and Barb were so helpful to my husband and me. They are experts in all things postpartum and baby. They assisted us with meal prepping, laundry, light cleaning and I felt comfortable to be able to hand my newborn over so I could get some much needed rest and a shower. My husband and I even were able to take a walk together in the early days which was so special to reflect on the birth and new baby. They are amazing women and have great connections and resources to help with any challenges, even helping me find childcare when I went back to work. I will always be grateful for Janet and Barb, helping me in those early, vulnerable days when needed most.”
—C.M. | Columbia Tusculum

“As fairly new residents of Cincinnati and not having any family locally to support us in the postpartum phase, we had to build our own village and we’re so thankful to have found Barb and Janet to start. We cannot thank them enough for the support they gave and continue to give our family in the early postpartum days with our first baby.

Some great examples include:
- Cooking and preparing meals that lasted us the rest of the week. Even putting things together with whatever we had in the fridge. Something we have a hard time doing day to day, let alone a day after delivering a baby!
- Cleaning the nursery and putting away the laundry. Something that tends to go neglected until the next load.
- Holding the baby just to get regular tasks around the house done or to just take a moment to ourselves or take a shower or a quick nap.
- They also connected me with much needed professionals like a lactation consultant that truly changed the direction of my postpartum experience.

Their expertise and knowledge of local support made a huge difference, coming from someone who struggled early on with breastfeeding. Overall, I highly recommend Barb and Janet from Beyond the Bump Cincy for your 4th trimester needs. They not only provide an exceptional and professional experience, but they also offer warmth and love that you can only expect from family.”
— C & D | Hyde Park

“Janet and Barb were incredible!! With my husband barely having any time off work after the baby, and my mom living further away, I was able to get help and support in the kitchen, preparing meals for each week, tidying up around the house, helping with laundry and making sure I had clean sheets! When I desperately wanted a shower and a few minutes to myself, Janet and Barb were there for my son and I! I can’t recommend them enough!!”
—M & T | Indendence, KY

“By the time we welcomed our second child, we already felt like seasoned parents, but having Janet and Barb's assistance still made a big difference. They nourished us with healthy, tasty food; they helped keep our new baby calm and happy, which freed up time for us to catch up on rest, work, exercise (and, yes, showering); and they brought order to our house as we adjusted to our growing family. Janet and Barb are both warm, experienced, knowledgeable, and have just the right touch with newborns and sleep-deprived parents alike. We can't recommend them highly enough!”
— P & S | East Walnut Hills

“When asked to describe Barb, I tell people that she is something like a fairy godmother. She’s always been a wonderful and loving guide into motherhood, from the birth of my first daughter and then my second pregnancy and delivery of twins. She has been there to answer questions or offer encouragement and loving insight. She’s an incredibly supportive and warm person who can always be counted on.”
—B.G. | Anderson

“Janet puts everyone at ease! She seamlessly worked around our routines and helped settle me in and made sure I had rest, and answered questions without judgment and with practical advice.”
— S & D | Hyde Park

“Throughout your time with us you never passed judgment and offered only love, support, and your ever-present optimism.”
—S & J | Clifton

“There are so many lucky new moms out there that get to have your special help - I can't think of a better person for this work!”
—C & J | Mt. Lookout

“I recently attended Janet’s and Barb’s fun grandparenting class. They have a wide range of experience and wisdom. Their calm and gentle demeanors are wonderful, too. I’m sure they will be terrific in-home with new parents and very helpful to educate new grandparents.”
—L.F. | Indian Hill

“This session about grandparenting was so helpful! The suggestions to read the same baby books as the parents so all could be on the same page was terrific insight. I will definitely be doing that!”
—L.Y. | Wyoming

“Even experienced grandparents can refresh, learn new information, and remember to put some empathy into our grandparenting approach.”
—S.Q. | Newport