Posts by Nelia DeAmaral
Calming the Mind: Meditation with your baby!
New moms often feel like their minds are spinning in circles. What should I be doing? What does my baby need? Many people will tell you to “just listen to your baby” , but how? It can feel impossible sometimes to settle the many thoughts in our minds to be able to tune in to our babies.…
Read MoreRelease anxiety & stress – 5 minute meditation on self-compassion
One of my passions is leading people through meditation. I am honored to be present as they let go of what is weighing them down and experience more peace & well-being. I know how hard it is to meditate on your own. The monkey-mind is so active, and many people feel deeply discouraged when they…
Read MoreA Mind-Reading Guide for New Fathers: What your partner really wants & how to give it to her
As a father, I’ve had many moments when my wife looked at me in shock or upset, when I didn’t anticipate something that she needed. So what’s a partner to do?
Read MoreHow to help your relationship survive a new baby: A Postpartum Plan for Couples
Many couples spend lots of time preparing for birth, but a postpartum plan can help couples explore their needs, hopes and wishes even before baby arrives! Most people will agree that postpartum can bring tremendous challenges to a relationship. It can be hard to know what to talk about in advance to make that transition easier. Below are some…
Read MoreBreastfeeding is Making Me Anxious!
If you feel anxious or worried about breastfeeding, you are not alone. Often women are surprised by the anxiety they feel around breastfeeding. When breastfeeding challenges arise, you might feel worried all the time & maybe have persistent feelings of failure. You might even spend lots of time trying to learn as much as you…
Read MoreJoy is the answer
This article is a confession. I have struggled with feeling good enough. I have worked diligently over the years to overcome these feelings & love myself more. Yet, the critic, is powerful, and at every turn, it would find new ways to judge me to keep me safe and remain small. But this past year, I…
Read MoreWords of Wisdom for New & Expectant Mothers from the Emerging Mothers Group
Information for Sleep Consultants on Coaching
As a sleep consultant, you might encounter clients who don’t seem settled in their sleep decisions. Maybe you sense an underlying worry or anxiety, that you can’t seem to support a client with. They may have nagging worries about their baby’s well-being, or might become so hyper-focused on sleep learning, that they have lost the…
Read More“Inadequate Mom” Anxiety
“I believed strongly in attachment parenting. I was young mom, I was caring, attentive and spent lots of time reflecting on my parenting (and by “reflecting”, I really mean second guessing)”
Read MoreWhat to Pack for the Hospital
Your Hospital Bag Checklist: Packing Your Hospital Bag for labour It’s a good idea to have a labour bag packed and ready to go a 3-4 weeks before your due date. Labour can begin at any time! Hospital Bag checklist for mom: Here is a good list of things to bring. Keep in mind, that…
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