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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.