Sweet Nellie Childbirth Services

05/08/2016

Did you know that nearly 1 in 6 women have experienced some form of sexual abuse or assult? Anyone who is working with women during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period should understand the potential affects this may have during this pivitoal time. The renowned Penny Simkin is coming to VT to her two day training, "When Survivors Give Birth". Please join me in learning more.

When Survivors Give Birth Training is designed to acquaint participants with the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse in North American and its impact on the childbearing woman, and to introduce specific counseling and care-giving techniques for minimizing the negative impact and bringing healing. ...

08/14/2015

Friends!!!! Francesca and I are presenting at the next Arts Riot Super Supper!! If we win (WHEN!!) all proceeds will go towards funding a film about doula care in Vermont, hopefully paving the way legislative reform. Plus, Teo is putting it together, so you know its gonna be good! Hip place, cheap tickets, good food, cash bar, and a good cause...um, hello! What could be better?

April 16, 2015 SUPER SUPPER Back to Calendar Tickets When: September 10, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 2015-09-10T18:00:00-04:00 2015-09-10T21:00:00-04:00 Where: ArtsRiot 400 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 USA Cost: $10 buy tickets$10 to the crowd sourced community fund to be given away night of. YOU C…

10/19/2014

I am so proud to be part of an organization that values ways to SUPPORT mental health, not just treat it- and that includes supportive doula care! The Doula Project gets a shout out!

by Emily Kaminsky “I’m so stressed-out!” When was the last time you uttered, or thought, those words? What did you do next? Did you take a deep breath and drink some water? Did you start wri...

06/19/2014

With all there is to read online, its hard to find something that hits you in the heart and gut at the same time. But look! Here it is. Now keep going.

Our motherhood experience is a series of adventures we choose. We are the authors. We are the writers of the story. In difficult times, do you laugh or cry, sing or s***k? In easy times do you praise yourself or call it luck? It's our choice.

04/11/2014

Hello friends!
I am thrilled to announce that after nearly a year of work, I have finally secured a program at Washington County Mental Health that offers free-to-them childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula services! Any woman who is eligible, or whose child is eligible, for WCMHS services can access this program. Feeling very proud to be part of an organization that recognizes the value of this support. Questions? Message me or find me tomorrow at the Good Beginnings Expo!

04/04/2014

Hi Friends! Check me out! So happy to serve on this board and honored to be featured this month!
http://mamasaysvermont.org/mamapreneur-interviews.html

Improving the lives of moms and their families through support, education, communication and advocacy.

03/28/2014

World Doula week is coming to a close, and I have been thinking all week about what it means to me to be a doula. It's a bit crazy, sometimes even harried, often a test of patience, humbling, addicting, and leaves me total awe. For four years I have been plugging away learning how to incorporate this calling into my life. I have a lot of people to thank for helping me along the way-an incredible mentor (Katherine Bramhall), amazing teachers (Julie Brill),my doula-sister-wife-unicorn-friend Ann Tohill Williamson) and of course the mothers and families who welcome me into their most sacred moments, but most of all I have my husband. Without his complete support there is NO WAY I could even attempt this. He picks up the slack, changes his work schedule, and lives with lots of unknowns. He knows way more about birth than he probably ever imagined he would (and he likes it!). Greg Noyes I could not ask for a better partner. I am so , grateful. xo

03/15/2014

Learning is amazing.

The latest scientific research is now starting to indicate that if the baby is not properly seeded with the mother's own bacteria at birth, then the baby's microbiome, in the words of Rodney R Dietert, Professor of Immunotoxicology at Cornell University, is left "incomplete". Consequently, that baby...

03/14/2014

Dear friends,
A sweet family is new to Vermont and is feeling overwhelmed. They are expecting their fourth child in a few weeks and have virtually no natural supports. Family and friends are hundreds of miles away are financially stretched thin. In loving support, we are asking for prepared meals to bring them. Anyone who has had a new baby knows how invaluable this support is. Are you making soup this week? Would you be able to make a little more? They have no dietary restrictions and three small children. Anything that freezes well is welcome and deeply appreciated.

Drop off location is either at 227 Berlin St, Montpelier) at anytime
or
Good Beginnings of Central VT (River St, Montpelier) on the following days/times: Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-3