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.
How the Path of Pregnancy Echoes the 8 Limbs of Yoga - Part 1
Pregnancy, a sacred time of change, is an opportunity to prepare physically, mentally, emotionally and energetically for birth and motherhood. It’s a time to honor the sacred power of individual and collective feminine energy. By harnessing this power, discover how you can be the confident, calm and grounded mom you want to be.