How to Protect Your Energy as a New Mom -And Why It’s Important for Preventing Postpartum Depletion
Behind the perfect snapshots and glowing captions, the reality of motherhood can be far messier and more challenging than what we see on screen. Learning how to protect your energy and focus your mind is one of the most powerful tools you can develop—before, during and especially after pregnancy. As you prioritize quality time with your child, you also help prevent postpartum depletion. This serve you as your child grows, and it will also protect your health later on in life. Would it make sense to make a few tweaks in your routine, in the early days of motherhood? If the answer is yes, read my newest Blog post for the top 3 daily habits you can transform your life now.
The Sacred Continuum of Motherhood: A Journey of the Heart and Soul
Motherhood isn’t a set of separate, isolated events. Instead, it’s a continuum, a dynamic and evolving process that stretches from before the moment of conception through postpartum and beyond. From fertility challenges to reframing labor to understanding postpartum, learning to be present, setting healthy boundaries and bonding with baby is an ever-evolving process for a mom. Get tips on how to navigate the early days of motherhood.
Teas for Postpartum Healing: Nurturing Your Body and Soul
Herbal teas are a tasty and powerful way to support your postpartum healing, both physically and emotionally. Plus, they’re natural! Whether you’re looking to ease stress, support lactation or boost energy, there’s a tea for your every need.
Staying Confident as a New Mom: Trusting Your Intuition Through Baby’s Milestones
Your intuition is a guiding force that will help you, especially when baby’s fussy, and you’re not quite sure what’s going on. During developmental milestones, it’s easy to second-guess yourself as a new mom. It’s learning to pause momentarily, so you can check in with your body and thoughts and listen to the quiet and wise voice that knows you and your baby so well. When you take care of yourself, and trust yourself, you’ll be the best mama for your baby.
Postpartum Recovery: Why Sitting on the Couch is Good for You&Baby
Sitting on the couch, with your newborn is what serves you both best in the early days postpartum. It’s a time to bond and heal. While baby adjusts to the outside world, you can support your recovery as you begin to close the diastasis recti and strengthen your lower back.
Overcoming Anxiety: Top Pregnancy Practices to Prepare for Birth and Motherhood
With 20% of moms experiencing anxiety during pregnancy, it’s important to take steps to reduce stress and anxiety as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. Mindfulness, meditation and breathing practices are simple and powerful. Learn how to spend a few minutes each day, learning how to stay calm and centered as you move through pregnancy and prepare for birth, postpartum and motherhood.
"Embracing Flow: Letting Go of Resistance and Finding Peace"
If you’ve ever wondered why trying something new feels scary, it’s because your brain likes what feels familiar. That’s why resistance often shows up. . Use my Checklist to assess your physical, mental and emotional states so you can discover safety and freedom as you move through big transitions.
How to Reduce Your Risk of a Maternal Mood Disorder: Part II
Early motherhood can be overwhelming. Discover how deep breathing, mindfulness and bonding with baby can lower your risk of postpartum anxiety and depression. Learn how to build your circle of support and ask for help.
Top Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Maternal Mood Disorder: Part I
Did you know 33% of women develop symptoms for anxiety and depression during pregnancy? Pregnancy is the time to put healthy practices into place as you prepare for motherhood. Prioritize sleep, nutrition and exercise because the way you treat yourself during pregnancy and in the early days of postpartum matters - for yourself and your family.
Embracing Gratitude this Holiday Season
Every nurturing act of love sets the foundation for your child’s secure attachment. While there’s little glamour to the late-night feedings and diaper changes, doesn’t it make sense that you’re kind and loving towards yourself too? Many new moms set unrealistic expectations for themselves. Get the support you deserve. No one can do it alone.
Are You Giving Away Your Power?
When I think of the word “delivery,” I picture packages showing up at my door from Amazon, or the occasional flower bouquet. In business, goods and services are “delivered” in exchange for money. So why are we using this same word to describe a sacred, transformative experience like birth?
The Changes and Challenges of Early Motherhood
Transitions are difficult, even when change, like welcoming a baby home, is desired and excitedly anticipated. In the early days of motherhood, baby’s primary needs are a priority. So is mama’s self-care. With limited time and space, integrating simple practices into your daily routine is can make all the difference.
What do I need to know to prepare for birth?
Women in the U.S. have been led to believe we can’t birth without medical interventions. As a doula, I’ve seen a spectrum of choices. Whether or not you choose medical interventions, ensure your positive birth experience. Get the right information practices and preparation to stand and birth in your power.
Language Lab:
If language creates reality, ask yourself, “What language am I using?” Is it empowering or disempowering? Common maternity phrases often skew and undermine shape how a woman views her authority, agency and ability to advocate for herself during pregnancy, labor and birth and early motherhood. Learn to choose empowering language.
Say What You Need to Say
Learning to effectively and unapologetically use your voice during pregnancy is key, for labor and birth and for raising children. if you’ve ever felt like your throat is blocked, safe practices, like vocal toning, can help you find freedom.
Support your child's health when you reduce stress during pregnancy
Learn how to minimize stress during pregnancy to reduce the risk of negative health conditions for your child.
The Physiology of Birth
Understanding the physiology of birth can free a woman from fear. When she understands how brilliant Mother Nature truly is, she can trust and let go.
A Dash of Common Sense and a Pinch of Patience Required: Postnatal Nutrition
Healthy nutrition during the early postpartum period is essential. Learn how foods from the Ayurvedic tradition help with t c-section recovery, breastfeeding and more.
Oxytocin v. Pitocin
When you understand the distinction between oxytocin and pitocin, and discuss it with your doctor, you can make informed choices during during labor.