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.

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.

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.

Optimize your pregnancy with a spiritual investment.

Learn how to minimize stress during pregnancy to reduce the risk of negative health conditions for your child.

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.

The body holds keys to transformation.

Daily movement keeps mama feeling well and baby developing optimally. Keep your hips open and healthy and shoulders supple while reducing stress and anxiety.

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.

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.

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. 

Using your breath as a focal point is an effective way to steady the mind and create space in the body. Breath techniques helps a new mom stay grounded and centered during pregnancy and beyond. Techniques also help with postpartum recovery.

During pregnancy when there’s so much to think about and planning to do, it’s challenging to stay present. Yoga is an ideal way for a new mom to take control of her body and her mind, helping her to relieve anxiety as she confidently prepares for labor and birth.

A home yoga practice is a powerful tool for self-care for a new mom. Clear space in your home, in your day and in your mind.  Like a newborn, a home practice needs attention and care. With steady dedication, it grows. Nurture it, and it will nurture you.

When you understand the distinction between oxytocin and pitocin, and discuss it with your doctor, you can make informed choices during during labor.

Yoga cultivates deep trust. This inward journey helps a pregnant mom cultivate equanimity and learn to trust nature, her baby and herself.

Deep, conscious breathing helps a new mom create pace internally, in the body as well as the mind.  It supports the physiological and brain development of her baby.

Yoga poses, known as asana, benefits a woman physically, mentally and emotionally as she prepares her body, mind and soul for the challenges of labor, birth and motherhood. With a regular and consistent practice, a new mom can feel well during pregnancy while making a positive impact on her baby.

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.  

Discover calm, clarity and confidence when you learn to dance between action and silence. Movement, breath awareness and meditation offer a path to peace and help  moms find center amid the joys and challenges of raising babies.