By Lisa Plachy

Three musician moms in the East Bay show us how it’s done—through pregnancy and beyond…

Shaina Evoniuk describes breastfeeding as a “full-time job.” That’s no small statement coming from someone who lists, among her many titles, acoustic, electric and LED violinist; string arranger; contractor; producer; and aerial violinist—some of which she returned to just a few months after giving birth to her daughter, Nova. While Evoniuk gave herself space to consider whether she should continue her lifelong pursuit of music, it didn’t take long for her plans to change.