"Who are you? What work do you do?" I am out in the public eye a lot recently,as I am promoting my new book- Oh Baby! A guide to managing the '4th trimester"- and I am asked this question frequently.

I have had to face that question often and after speaking about it with a friend, I realize that if I had to coin who I am and what I do in a few sentences, it wasn't going to be so easy!

So, after many hours, I summarize my role as a "Family Transition Specialist".

Through consultations, I assist Oleh couples with the birth system from fertility through after birth (postpartum). When couples work with me they fell less stress and fear. They feel strong and capable in their role as parents.

My book focuses on the three months after a baby is born, it is a concise and clear guide to managing the time period. I encourage increased support and care so that parents are not overwhelmed, and they are able to start out on healthy and whole.

I realize that, not only am I eager to see changes in this regard, I am absolutely passionate about it. I care about families so much. Last evening, I was thrilled when a new mother I counseled, came up to me with her new baby (2 months). She said it was a great birth, a great new motherhood. She said her husband was so happy. And she loves my book, she says it's doing a lot of good. I knew it was worth it.

I know - I am going to keep doing this for a very long time.