Creating Space for Stillness and Ease Amid the Chaos
Living in constant noise adversely effects our nervous system as well as our ability to think clearly. Without silence, an overwhelmed and exhausted mom tends to react, rather than respond. Learning how to turn down the external noise is necessary for a new mom. When you do, you’ll reduce stress and anxiety and begin to experience greater relaxation while learning to listen to your intuition.
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.
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?
Breath by breath, moment by moment
Discover how to create space - for your body, mind and soul- with mindful, conscious breathing. Learn how to create a sense of calm and presence. Whether you're using Womb Breathing to nurture your baby as you prepare for birth or Womb Healing to heal and recover from birth, each breath is an opportunity to create space, restore balance, and promote healing.
Learning to surrender: How to prepare for your first, with embodied presence and relaxation.
Whether you’re birthing a baby or a new project, at some point, you need to let go, and trust. Trust that you’ve prepared enough and that you’re well taken care of. Otherwise, it’s impossible to be fully present for whatever arises. I knew that in order to birth this project successfully, I’d need support.
The 1st Annual Conscious and Confident Motherhood Event of Central New Jersey
Empowering Mamas: A Recap of the 1st Annual Conscious and Confident Motherhood Event
How to transform perfectionism into resilience
Pregnancy is an ideal time to let go of perfectionism. With love, courage and compassion, you can cultivate resilience and break the generational cycles - for you and your family.
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.
Finding Freedom
Daily movement keeps mama feeling well and baby developing optimally. Keep your hips open and healthy and shoulders supple while reducing stress and anxiety.
The Art of Surrender
Motherhood requires surrender, and surrender requires practice. Letting go of control isn't always easy. The more you practice, the easier it becomes which ultimately leads to freedom and joy.
Learning to Listen
Listening is an art, and a regular meditation provides a sturdy foundation on which a mother learns to listen, first to herself and to her child. Bring meditation into labor for calm and confidence. Discover how it’s a loving pathway to knowing the Self intimately.