Posts by Nelia DeAmaral
Mothering From Within: Beyond attachment parenting, sleep training etc
As a coach for pregnancy and early motherhood, (as well as a fellow mom), many of my conversations revolve around the many choices we need to make as we care for our children. Often there is no clear choice, or the information is so overwhelming that it can be hard to know what to do.
Read MorePreparing for childbirth: What is your Birth Legacy?
If you are asking yourself how to prepare for childbirth, I applaud you! Your question is the beginning of your quest to uncover what you need to give birth with love and confidence. This question is universal, but everyone’s answers are unique to them. Google cannot answer this question for you! We begin our quest by…
Read MoreAnxiety in Early Pregnancy
Early pregnancy is often the most stressful time of a pregnancy. Many women find that their anxiety is highest during the first trimester. It’s no surprise because early pregnancy presents a major life change, your hormones change dramatically and you become physically exhausted.
Read MoreWhat is best for my baby?Making Choices as a New and Expectant Mother
When we make choices as new mothers, if can feel as if we are entering the “Information Forest” – we might feel lost, scared and overwhelmed. There are so many things to watch for, consider, and weigh out. We are often told to “trust out instincts”, but what does that mean, exactly? Where do our…
Read MoreHaving The Best Possible Cesarean Birth
I believe it is important to know what to expect in any birth process. Many people don’t even consider a cesarean as a possibility, but it can make a big difference to prepare mind and body for this possible experience.
Read MoreSigns of Labor
How do you know if it’s the real thing?
What are the signs of labor? Many expectant families aren’t sure if they are experiencing “real” labor or if it’s just something they ate!
Read MoreMeditation for Mindful Parenting
Mindful parenting means that we aren’t blindly repeating patterns that were handed to us by our families, our culture, our past etc, Awareness is key, and meditation is an amazing tool to increase awareness of our patterns.
Read MoreInterfering with the “baby moon” and baby blues
When a woman has a new baby, she can sometimes receive too much initial support or the wrong type of support. I have seen this time and time again, and it can contribute to feelings of “baby blues” A recent client has her baby and felt very at ease – at least initially. Her baby…
Read MoreMaking Peace with your birth
Making peace with your birth I blamed myself for my C-section. Your kindness and willingness to let me grieve has helped me reach a place of acceptance for what has happened, and an ability to move forward. Now I feel so much lighter and even positive about this upcoming birth.
Read MorePrenatal and Postpartum Coaching
Prenatal and Postpartum Coaching “I don’t know what information to trust. There is so much out there and it only makes me second guess myself” A coach is your consistent support; here for you throughout your journey.
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