Beyond The Bump Education provides Prenatal courses, postpartum education and lactation support for
Empowered Birth Prenatal Course
Private 1:1 Sessions (in person in New Brunswick)
Lactation Education and Support
Child Safety (CPR) Workshop
04/16/2026
Baby go from 0 → screaming? ⬇️
Before babies cry, they usually give a few subtle signs that they’re getting ready to feed.
Little things like:
Moving their head side to side�Bringing their hands to their mouth�Sucking on their fingers�Yawning
It’s easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
That early window is usually when feeding feels the easiest.
Once they’re crying, they’re already frustrated, and it can feel harder for both of you.
Of course, this won’t always be the reason for a cry - but it’s worth thinking about!
04/10/2026
Postpartum moms in Fredericton!!
You deserve support in this transformative season you’re in.
You can book in for Mom and Baby Home Health Check Ups where I can come straight to you.
P.S. This service is often covered by insurance!
04/08/2026
We LOVE helping new moms reach their feeding goals at Beyond The Bump.
We know how important those goals are to you and work closely with you so you can reach them.
If you’re in Fredericton or Saint John and need help feeding your baby, reach out!
04/06/2026
When I first started this work, I knew I cared deeply about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum… but I don’t think I could have fully imagined what this community would grow into.
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting so many of you through birth coaching, lactation support, postpartum care, and prenatal education.
In your homes.
In the early days with your babies.
In the moments that feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between.
And truly, it means so
much to be trusted in
those spaces.
This community has grown alongside us, and we’re really grateful to be here doing this work with you.
As a small thank you, we’re offering 20% off Empowered Birth Online until April 18th. Use code: BIRTHDAY
If you’re currently pregnant and wanting to feel more prepared, more confident, and more supported heading into your birth, this is exactly what the program is designed for.
Have you worked with us over the years? Comment below! We’d love to hear from you.
Lara
04/03/2026
If you’ve had your baby, is there something you had to ask more about while in the hospital?
Questions about what I’ve mentioned here? Ask away!
If you need a comprehensive prenatal program, comment EBONLINE to get more information about our award winning prenatal program - Empowered Birth Online.
04/01/2026
If things have felt off, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Charlene offers in-home postpartum visits where she can:
👉Support feeding in real time
👉Assess what might be affecting supply
👉Look at you and baby together
👉Help you decide if bloodwork is worth exploring
👉Create a plan that fits your day-to-day life
And, it’s often covered by insurance! Reach out with any questions you have 💛
03/30/2026
A recent Canadian study looked at what women experience after birth.
(And it’s not just the early weeks).
What do you think?
P.S. If you’re postpartum in Fredericton, this is the kind of support most families wish they had sooner.
A Registered Nurse, coming to you to assess what’s going on with you and your baby, answer your questions, and help you feel more confident moving forward.
And it’s often covered by insurance!
Lara
03/29/2026
New west Saint John prenatal yoga option!
I am happy to share that I will be offering a prenatal three week yoga series at the beautiful KBM.
Thursday Nights
April 16th, 23rd, and 30th
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Location: KBM
Prenatal yoga offers a nurturing space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Through gentle movement, breath, and mindful awareness, you’ll be invited to deepen your connection to your body, your baby, and your inner wisdom, while fostering a sense of safety, trust, and calm within. Supporting the regulation of your nervous system and gently preparing you for labour, birth, and recovery.
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I’m so happy you’ve found this page and I hope that you will find everything you need here to empower you into your parenthood journey.
Beyond The Bump Education is owned and operated by Lara Proud, a Registered Nurse, Heart & Stroke CPR Instructor, Child Passenger Safety Technician (Car Seat Tech), and La Leche League Leader. She has dedicated years of her career to helping and serving those who are pregnant, breastfeeding new parents, and babies.
Beyond The Bump Education has been designed to “empower new parents through education”. Our goal is to build new and expecting parents a support network to thrive throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
See our website for a list of current services and classes available!
A little about me:
I am a Mom to a very busy boy and a tireless dog, a wife, and have a Bachelor degree in Nursing with more than 7 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse.
Beyond The Bump™ Education is a result of all my work experiences, but especially because of my beginning in nursing. I started my career with a volunteer position nursing in the Dominican Republic with an organization that works with impoverished Dominican people and Haitian refugee communities. During a pop-up clinic I was helping an OBGYN with, we came across a little boy who was only 6lbs 2oz at nearly 3 months old; Jameson quickly became the reason I was there. We brought him to the hospital, had testing done and found out he was severely anemic and allergic to the formula he was being given. Every second day I would go to their village, give him iron and do teaching (as best I could in my broken Spanish unable to speak Haitian Creole) with his 16 year old Mom. Jameson grew quite quickly and is 7 years old this year!! Because of him, a new prenatal program was developed and has graduated hundreds of women through it- Jameson’s Mom is one of those graduates!
This experience, along with my own pregnancy and postpartum, have been huge motivators for this dream of mine to come alive! I love to teach and I firmly believe that all parents should have access to reliable information that empowers them to make educated choices for themselves and their children.
Beyond The Bump™ Education will be providing prenatal and postnatal education; safety workshops focusing on children and families; CPR (BLS) certifications; and be helping connect new parents with the resources they need to be successful.