Letâs talk about this time because I have a hunch that weâre lacking support in a really big way. Some might say this could apply throughout the trajectory of the perinatal time, but today I want to address the first trimester. This can be a window of overwhelming change, erratic emotions, adjustment and sometimes fear. In working with women throughout the years, one thing is crystal clear. We need more support during these first few months. Initially I thought that …
Five Ways to Optimize Preconception Health (Even if Youâre Not Trying to Conceive)
Five Ways to Optimize Preconception Health (Even if Youâre Not Trying to Conceive) Lately, Iâve had the great fortune of working with more and more âPreconceptionâ Clients, individuals who are working to enhance their health prior to and while trying to conceive. I cannot tell you how excited I get about working with this population! And, you should know that many of my postpartum clients (those who plan to try for subsequent pregnancies) fall into this category as well! In …
Postpartum Guided Meditation
Every mom I know needs at least five minutes of quiet time and usually quite a bit more than that! I stumbled upon a beautiful guided relaxation originally meant for children by Mellisa Dormoy. Melissa is the founder of ShambalaKids and is on a mission to teach self esteem, stress management and goal attainment to children everywhere. Inspired by her work and this meditation, I adapted the original version for my postpartum clients. In fact, we dedicate the final minutes …
Safely Strengthen the Core and the Mind Simultaneously: Active Diaphragmatic Breathing
Strengthen the Core and the Mind Simultaneously?  Seems to good to be true, doesnât it?!  However, Iâve got just the way to strengthen both at the very same time and it all comes back to your breath! Diaphragmatic breathing helps to keep you calm in mind, helps to reduce that âfight or flightâ response that happens when you have feelings of anxiety or stress.  Itâs that sensation that takes over your body, your mind, sends butterflies twirling in your stomach and chills …