Let’s reflect. How much time out of the day do you feel out of control, overwhelmed, or stressed? When you feel stressed out- how does stress manifest in you? Do you experience it physiologically- like tightness in your throat, rapid heartbeat, or sweating? What about behaviorally- such as crying or yelling? Then, there’s emotionally- feelings of sadness, depression, anger? Do you experience cognitive shifts like negative thinking patterns? Or maybe you experience a combinati

Holding Space: Some Key Attributes Letting go of judgment Opening your heart Allowing another to have whatever experience they're having Giving your complete undivided attention to the situation/other person When you hold the space- you're not trying to influence the situation or person. You're not trying to fix it, win at it, or affect any kind of outcome. You are simply being with it fully so that it can work itself out in that space of emotional freedom at which you have n

Myth: "I'm eating for two." Fact: Pregnant women need only about 300 extra calories per day. Gaining too much weight during pregnancy increases the risk for short-and long-term health problems for both mom and baby. Learn more about weight gain and pregnancy: http://go.usa.gov/85aQ. Myth: "I can have an occasional drink during pregnancy without harming my baby." Fact: There is no known "safe" level of alcohol intake for pregnant women. Even less than one drink per week can le

Did you know that... About 1 in 5 American adults will have a mental health condition in any given year? But only 41 percent of them will receive services? About 10 percent of the American adult population will have a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar? And 18 percent have an anxiety disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder? Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common, treatable, and in your genes. Today, my grandmother's gene

When you think about creating your birth plan for labor and delivery, do you associate it with breastfeeding? If not, you should! Initiating skin-on-skin within one hour after birth (or as soon as you are able to safely hold your baby after anesthesia) is associated with the best breastfeeding outcomes. A Birth Coach can ensure that this early breastfeeding initiation takes place and goes smoothly. A Birth Coach is not only trained to provide emotional, physical, educational,