If I can offer anything to you, it's that I invite you to show up with all of your history and life experiences. I do not assume that I have more power or authority over your body and your health than you do (and I reject health care models that concentrate power in the hands of a provider). I always want you to feel comfortable in making your own decisions, because ultimately you know what's best for you and for your family.
Feeling Anxious?
I want to share the resources that I have always shared with midwifery and doula clients struggling with anxiety. All of the following are ways that we say “I love you” to our body. As you do them, you can say to yourself “this care is how I love myself.” <3
Midwife Tips for Preconception Planning
If you want to grow a baby that’s delicious enough to nibble on (this is a real thing), it’s good to start off from a healthy and nourished place. Here are some of the tools I use as a midwife to help folks planning a pregnancy.
Swiping Right on Your Provider
You wouldn’t go on a second date with a guy who didn’t listen to you, or belittled you, or made you feel like he didn’t have time for you. Why would you go to a second prenatal appointment with a provider who makes you feel that way?
DIY Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a great, tasty, and simple way to fortify our immune systems in the winter.
Postpartum Resources in the Garden State
Because we need it. Here’s my always-evolving list of postpartum resources for Central New Jersey.
Hello New Jersey!
Everything I do, everything I cultivate about myself and in my community, is about being of service, and becoming more resilient, more flexible and adaptable…
Post-Cesarean Healing: A Holistic Approach
Healing from a cesarean adds a new dimension to postpartum care. Here I offer my approach, which considers folks’ lifelong wellness.
Vitamin D's surprising impact on pregnancy
Obstetric providers rarely check for this crucial nutrient, and yet low levels of Vitamin D are linked to various serious complications of pregnancy.
Immune Support in Pregnancy
Tis the season. Hit bugs hard with this pregnancy-safe immunity protocol, or shore up your immune system to deal with everything that's out to get you.
Why I don't write birth plans.
A plan implies that if we just make the right choices and feel really strongly about those choices, then we can control what happens during birth.