The other day I went to lunch with two friends. We started talking about pregnancy and birth and one friend said, "sorry if this is TMI, but my mom told me that she had an orgasm during both of her births!" This is the most exciting news I've heard all week! I had heard of orgasmic birth, but I'd never known of anyone personally that actually experienced it. The timing of … [Read more...] about Orgasm during birth. Yes, seriously!
What you don’t expect when you’re expecting
Are you ready? I’m going to tell you what REALLY goes on after giving birth. I want to shed some light on the unsexy side of pregnancy. Here it is: Motherhood uncensored. Most postpartum photos are of Mom and baby snuggling skin to skin. But, in real life, Motherhood is messy. Your body is still going through serious hormonal shifts. This is the worst of what to expect when … [Read more...] about What you don’t expect when you’re expecting
Bring more mindfulness to your pregnancy
I teach women mindfulness during pregnancy to reduce so many discomforts. Many of my clients have a fear of labor. These thoughts replay in their head, “Can I handle the pain? Will I be cut open? Will the nurses honor my birth plan?” If this sounds like you, take your power back and be more mindful. The key to managing anxiety and discomfort of a growing body is to be … [Read more...] about Bring more mindfulness to your pregnancy
Breastfeeding tips: no, my boob is not a hamburger
The very first breastfeeding advice I received was from a well-intentioned nurse at the hospital. She told me to pinch my boob and hold it like a hamburger, as I did what I was told she pushed the back of my baby's head onto my breast. "There has to be a better way," I thought. My intention is for us to be kinder to our breasts and ourselves as we try to breastfeed our … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding tips: no, my boob is not a hamburger
Super safe mani + pedi during pregnancy options
When you get pregnant, you can become worried about things you were once carefree about, like what beauty products to use. Moms-to-be worry about the chemicals that can seep into the bloodstream when they swipe on nail polish. Thankfully the beauty industry has taken great strides towards non-toxic polish. Yes, you can have your mani-pedi during pregnancy if you do it right. … [Read more...] about Super safe mani + pedi during pregnancy options