Say hello to Gail Janicola, founder of Moms on Top
“Mommy Mentor” is the best way to describe founder Gail Janicola and her passionate, holistic approach to birth education and coaching. Since 1995 Gail has been a Certified Childbirth Educator. She is also a Doula Trainer, a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and the author of The Ultimate Birth Experience.
Preparation for a lifetime of maternal empowerment
Gail teaches moms and moms-to-be how to take control of one of the most important and transformational experiences of their lives, through unbiased, research-based education, and coaching around confidence, self-efficacy, communication and advocacy. Being fully prepared to individualize the planning process and make informed choices during pregnancy and birth is the catalyst for a lifetime of maternal empowerment.
No one way
Individualizing life experiences is the foundation for all of Gail’s beliefs, and this is especially relevant when it comes to her teaching and coaching philosophy. No two people can ever be the same or, necessarily, want the same, so to view and treat everyone in a standard fashion discounts their unique physical, mental, and even spiritual distinctions. It also ignores the ability to improve one’s health in all these areas, which can – and almost always does – influence pregnancy and birth outcomes. And this is why Gail places a strong emphasis on holistic health, communication, and advocacy in Moms On Top classes and coaching.
Gail’s own childbirth experiences
Although each of Gail’s 3 birth experiences with her own children was unique and special, it was her third birth – the only one that took place after being educated – that strengthened and reinforced her resolve to remain authentic, and offered heightened confidence and courage that has served her in so many areas of her life, many years later.
Living what she teaches
Being informed, doing the research to discover unbiased truth, being an educated consumer, effectively communicating and partnering with skilled professionals, and, above all, connecting decisions with values, is how Gail lives her life. Built upon the wisdom of experience that has evolved, she weaves these concepts through the fabric of her teachings. For almost 30 years as a mom, she has also studied and learned what it takes to be a truly happy, confident, successful mother. Above all, her personal and professional growth has been the result of practicing and living these lessons in her own life. Faced with significant challenges—many as a mother—Gail has used each one to become a better parent, a better teacher, coach and person.
About Moms On Top
Moms On Top is dedicated to teaching, guiding and supporting moms, pre-nest to empty-nest, in their quest for factual, evidence-based information, safe and empowering birth experiences, and true, lifelong happiness and well-being.
