Posts by Nelia DeAmaral
Postpartum Body Changes: Learning to Inhabit your Postpartum Body
During pregnancy, many women experience a little reprieve from the pressures of having to look skinny or perfect. In fact, for the first time since we were children, we are expected to gain weight! It may be challenging to have so many physical changes in pregnancy, but we as a society, expect women’s bodies to…
Read MoreBalanced Motherhood:What to do when you can’t do it all
Sometimes we feel: scattered, overwhelmed, happy, angry, resentful, guilty. Somewhere along the line, we were told that we could do it all…whatever that is. Even worse, maybe we were told we SHOULD do it all! Along came baby. Now “doing it all” means something totally different, and perhaps something totally impossible, even mythical! Being a…
Read MoreEmerging Mothers Words of Wisdom and Encouragement
Take in these loving words of wisdom and encouragement from the moms who participated in the 2014 Emerging Mothers Groups!
Read MorePrenatal & Postpartum Anxiety Symptom checklist
Every woman experiences anxiety differently and to varying degrees, but here are some common ways women describe how anxiety feels:
The Anxiety Treadmill: “I’m always thinking about something and my mind goes off on tangents. Before I know it, I feel anxious and out of control. Then I feel exhausted from all of the adrenaline”
Anger and Frustration: “I find myself getting angry at little things. My patience is almost non-existent”
Read MoreMothering 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!
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