A Beautiful Birth NJ

11/05/2020

Nothing quite like that sibling bond ❤️❤️

Hope this makes you all smile today!

10/10/2020

Did you know 1 in 5 pregnant women or new moms will experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs) during their pregnancy/postpartum period? The current climate can be scary for all of us, and being pregnant or a postpartum mom can leave you feeling vulnerable enough as it is!

This was taken 2 days before I gave birth to my second child. At the time, I personally didn’t realize that I did experience pregnancy related depression. We often think that pregnancy or postpartum is suppose to be the happiest time of our lives, but the reality is it can bring a range of emotions, some we never expected.

Today is World Mental Health day, and I am sharing a piece of my story to let you know you are not alone, and please reach out for support if you are feeling this way.

08/23/2020

A Rainbow Baby is a baby born after the loss of a child, whether it be a miscarriage or infant loss. Today, we celebrate these babies to raise awareness, and to let families know they are not alone. Sending all my love to the families that have weathered the storm. 🌈❤️

06/29/2020

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06/17/2020

05/09/2020

I gave birth to my third baby on March 15th and brought her home during the beginning of the pandemic. Since then I have been trying to gather my thoughts around this situation as both a postpartum mom and a labor doula.

Below are some things that have personally helped me during this time.

1. Allow yourself to grieve the pregnancy/postpartum period you envisioned before the pandemic.

This is so important, sit in your feelings and process them but try not to let yourself get stuck there. Know that you are not alone in feeling this way because each pregnant and postpartum person is experiencing it right along with you. Try and make time for yourself to decompress and please reach out to those in your community for support. Virtual support groups are a great resource during this time.

2. Stay informed but know when to turn off the TV and put down your phone.

There is so much information out there it can be beyond overwhelming. Stick to fact based resources regarding pregnancy and covid-19, and if you don’t know where to start consider talking with a doula. Although in most hospitals we can’t physically be there for your birth we are still able to support you virtually. A big part of that is providing you with evidence based research and resources during this time.

3. Dig deep to trust your instincts and know your boundaries.

Now that the world is slowly starting to open back up and we are all trying to navigate what our “new normal” will look like going forward, remember that you do not have to do anything you’re not comfortable with.
And please as always if you have any questions or need someone to talk to - I am here! I am accepting clients due in August and supporting virtually!

05/09/2020

This video really got to me!

04/23/2020

Tonight at 6! It’s not too late to join us!💜🤰🏻

‼️ Tomorrow ‼️ We’ll be having our FREE support group meeting at 6pm! If you’re pregnant or have recently had a baby and need a safe space to talk with people who understand, join us! You can come to just one meeting or all of the meetings! Whatever you need. To register, click here: bit.ly/alonetogetherreg

04/14/2020

04/06/2020

I am so excited to be a part of this! Message me for more details ❤️ We may feel more alone than ever, but we are going through this crazy time together, myself included.