Jade Newkirk: Breath, Birth & Beyond

Jade Newkirk: Breath, Birth & Beyond Birth Doula, Childbirth Ed, Lactation support, pre/postnatal Yoga. Catch me She has been teaching and practicing yoga for more than a decade.

Jade Newkirk, CYT-200, CLC, CHD is Founder and Director of Breath, Birth and Beyond. She is a Vinyasa trained yoga instructor additionally certified in pre/postnatal yoga. In addition to yoga, she is also a Certified Holistic Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. She has a long-held fascination with the mind-body relationship and has cultivated a deep love and appreciation for pregnancy and the birth process, working with hundreds of women in various stages of the transformative journey that is pregnancy and motherhood. Jade sees birth as a pivotal part of a woman’s life and believes that gentle, loving support during the labor process is something that every woman deserves. As a longtime yoga practitioner and trained Pranayama (control of breath) instructor, yoga and breath work are two of the guiding principles in her doula work. Jade teaches a recurring "Breathing for Birth" childbirth prep workshop, Babywearing Yoga and weekly Prenatal and Baby + Me Yoga classes. She is also available for in-home lactation visits supporting normal breastfeeding challenges and providing evidence information to help you get your breastfeeding relationship off to a great start. Jade is also the Program Director and Studio Manager for Montclair B.A.B.Y - a center dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of expectant moms, new parents and their families. She works closely with her wise and generous mentor Kelli DeFlora (Owner and Center Director) helping bring quality, nurturing and informative programming to new and growing families in Northern New Jersey. Jade is a Canadian transplant now living in New Jersey with her husband and two sons, her greatest teachers, with whom she enjoyed a yoga-filled pregnancy and birth.

06/10/2025
Have you heard that induction of labor using Pitocin is associated with increased pain levels? There’s a very real reaso...
05/23/2025

Have you heard that induction of labor using Pitocin is associated with increased pain levels? There’s a very real reason for that! The natural release of endorphins, the body's inherent painkillers, occurs at a slower rate compared to spontaneous labor. That hormonal dance is lost. This doesn’t mean inductions need to be horrible. We all know sometimes when medically necessary, sometimes babies are safer on the outside than the inside. However understanding the process and advocating for a slow (and steady) induction process can lead to a much more satisfying and healthy birth experience.

05/23/2025
05/06/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on maternal mental health. 

Join us as we share tips, stories, and support for moms at every stage of the journey. You are not alone—and help is always within reach.

Explore resources and support options in our Linktree.

"Evidence shows that continuous labor support is one of the most important and basic needs of birthing people. And evide...
04/17/2024

"Evidence shows that continuous labor support is one of the most important and basic needs of birthing people. And evidence clearly shows that a doula’s presence improves birth outcomes! Continuous labor support can lower the chances of needing a Cesarean, lower the use of medications for pain relief, and lower the risk of newborns experiencing a low five-minute Apgar score."

Link to updated research (both written and podcast) on the evidence for trained labor support. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

In addition to healthier birth outcomes, Doula’s increase parents satisfaction in their birth experience. We do this by...
03/22/2024

In addition to healthier birth outcomes, Doula’s increase parents satisfaction in their birth experience. We do this by validating your feelings, respecting your decisions, paying attention to the details, getting your partner involved and, maybe everyone’s favorite, we’re a form of pain pain relief! There are many reasons to hire a doula and I’m here to help you find yours.

Does your birth place offer water to labor in?
03/11/2024

Does your birth place offer water to labor in?

🩵There are many natural ways to relieve labor pain! Dr. Michel Odent has said that “Water immersion is such an effective pain reliever in labor, that if it were a drug, it would be immoral not to offer it!”💧

🩵Another effective trick at home is to use the shower wand if you have one, or an old Tupperware pitcher to just scoop and pour water over the belly during contractions.💧

🩵What water tricks have you used?💧

Join me the second Saturday of the month for Baby & Me Family yoga. Extra special class this month full of love and litt...
02/17/2024

Join me the second Saturday of the month for Baby & Me Family yoga. Extra special class this month full of love and little people. ♥️♥️♥️
Next class is Saturday March 9th at 12:30pm. Register here Montclair B.A.B.Y.

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❤️ What a lovely time at Family Baby + Me Yoga!

🧡 In these classes we will not only devote time to do restorative and strengthening yoga poses but will also incorporate music and massage for families and baby to do together.

💛 Join us on March 9th for our next Family Baby + Me Yoga class!

💚 A special thank you to Palomino Events for providing our Valentine’s Day balloon arch!

💙 Learn more about our offerings here: https://www.montclairbaby.com/schedule/

New Jersey has some amazing Perinatal professionals. But this group right here have been each others Doula life line. We...
12/22/2023

New Jersey has some amazing Perinatal professionals. But this group right here have been each others Doula life line. We back each-other up when births collide or, someone gets sick. We work together to navigate the predictably unpredictable landscape that is Birth work. We celebrate our clients births and, grieve together when the journey is less than ideal. Every single Doula in this photo is wildly passionate about the work we do. To spend an afternoon breaking bread, laughing and sitting in the company of others who just get the life we live was so great for my soul. We missed Labour Day Doula Lynn and Mamma Mia Doula Anne but, babies gotta be born! Held Massage Therapy Jess Larsen, MommaArts with Kim Collins DoulaMomma, Kelli DeFlora Montclair B.A.B.Y., Britt Sando at Hummingbird Doulas , Renee Miller Hennings Daylily Doula Service, Jill Gerken Wodnick of Speaking of Birth

11/19/2023
That moment after birth. Full of relief, disbelief in your incredible power and, an overwhelming sense of love and prote...
10/31/2023

That moment after birth. Full of relief, disbelief in your incredible power and, an overwhelming sense of love and protection for this very familiar stranger. It’s a wild ride!

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