Manon Chevallerau is a dedicated and established postpartum doula, parenting consultant and newborn expert, who has been supporting new parents since 1999. She works closely with families to help them understand their newborns, build confidence, and establish healthy routines. Manon specializes in preparing for the newborn included registry, products and set up, breastfeeding and feeding counseling, baby care, intuitive sleep guidance and preparing parents for returning to work.
Her journey began after the natural births of her own children in Amsterdam and New York City, experiences that inspired her to guide others through parenthood. From 2003 to 2009, she led popular parent support groups in Manhattan, helping hundreds of families and pioneering parenting support networks in the city. Manon also created unique work/life workshops for corporations, bringing practical and flexible parenting tools to employees.
In March 2024, Manon published “You’re Going to be a Big Sibling,” an interactive children’s book designed to help older siblings and their parents welcome a new baby. The book, inspired by workshops she led at Casa Hogar Orphanage in Mexico, is filled with activities, games, and journaling prompts to foster strong sibling bonds and lasting family memories.
With a background in design from the Art Academy in Amsterdam, Manon brings creativity and innovative problem-solving to her work. She is known for her leadership, organizational skills, and strong sense of community, developed through her involvement in non-profit fundraising and events. Her approachable style, wisdom, and “Dutch touch” have made her a respected and influential figure in the parenting community.
Originally from Amsterdam, Manon moved to New York City in 1992 and now resides in Long Island City, NY.