Meet Kathryn & Meghan
We’re Meghan & Kathyrn, we’ve been friends and colleagues for over 10+ years. We have extensive women's health backgrounds and have 4 children between us. Without our friendship, neither of us would be able to get through the day-to-day trials and tribulations of being a working parent in today's world.
We looked around and saw plenty of resources focusing on our children, but not enough focusing on us as mothers. During pregnancy and postpartum there is so much focus on the baby and the baby's health. Mom might get a quick depression questionnaire, a 6-week visit, and a green light to return to intimacy, and…. for many women, that’s it! We wanted to build something mom-centric and we want better for you.
We want you to know that there is support beyond the birth of your child. We are here to help you make sense of motherhood.
Meghan McManama
I am a nurse practitioner and mom of two kids. I’m also a sister, daughter, auntie, wife, friend, and coworker. Every day I see moms bending over backwards and working themselves ragged trying to keep plates spinning- for their kids, partners, employers, and communities.
My own experiences with pregnancy complications, traumatic birth, and being a working mom are what led me to establish MomSense with Kathryn.
In addition to being a dual-board certified nurse practitioner in adult and women’s health, I am also a lactation counselor and certified in perinatal mental health. We created MomSense to be a place where moms can find reliable information and skills for improving real-life connections from enthusiastic coaches and experts.
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• Nurse practitioner board certified in adult and women's health
• 20+ years of healthcare experience, both direct patient care and corporate
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Nursing
• Master’s and Doctoral degrees in nursing
• Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
• Lactation counselor
Kathryn Ryder
I am a registered nurse and mom of 2. I have been coaching moms for several years. My educational background includes degrees in nursing, biology, and health education. I also have my certification in perinatal mental health and have completed several coaching training programs.
Personally, I had two difficult births, medical complications, NICU stays and postpartum anxiety which left me feeling less like myself, swallowed up by motherhood and everything that goes with it. That’s when I decided to partner with Meghan and start MomSense. I wanted better for the next group of moms.
Beyond being a working mom of two, I like to do yoga, spend time with my family at our lake house, and being an aunt to my 12 nieces and nephews. I love a good podcast, I am obsessed with organizing hacks, and I am also a justice of the peace and love performing weddings.
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• Registered Nurse
• NICU mom x 2
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification
• Masters Degree in Health Education
• 15+ years of corporate experience
• Married 10 years
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Speaking Engagements
Kathryn and Meghan are the hit of your next conference! We’re engaging speakers who can motivate and educate moms from all walks of life.
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MomSense Events
It’s hard to be calm, present and informed these days, but we can get you there. Our events will give you a sounding board and be a safe place to work through the hard stuff.