Birthing Mindfully Living Mindfully

04/30/2026

Very touching and resonates so deeply with me

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04/28/2026

MIND-BODY-FOOD MATTERS

04/27/2026

THE INVALUABLE DADS

04/26/2026

OVER THE YEARS, Ive witnessed and experienced many faces of grief. Oftentimes, it’s on the heels of loss.

Sadness and grief share some qualifies, and they’re different.

Time changes how we experience grief, and for some it eventually leaves and for others it stays

In my therapy practice and in my birth work, I’ve witnessed people grieving for many different reasons; oftentimes from loss of a pregnancy to loss of the fetus to loss of the baby at birth or days later.

Loss of children to su***de, loss of family members to illness, loss of a relationship, even loss of a job or an opportunity that seemed like it was yours …… sadness and grief can appear and become part of the fabric of your day and night

Talking to a professional can ease the pain and change the way you experience these tough emotions

TO LEARN MORE
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psychology today, seena elbaum

SUPPORT IS ONE STEP AWAY

04/26/2026

GREAT RESOURCE

Human milk is important for all babies. But for medically fragile or premature infants, breast milk is even more critical. It can help babies grow, avoid illness, and leave the NICU sooner.

04/22/2026

Interesting... "Third-trimester pineapple consumption was associated with improved cervical ripening, shorter labor duration, and higher rates of spontaneous vaginal delivery without adverse neonatal outcomes. These findings support further investigation of dietary influences on labor outcomes."

ical tissue remodeling – have gained attention. This study evaluates the impact of pineapple consumption on cervical ripening and labor outcomes among pregnant women in Nigeria. This nationwide retrospective cohort study included pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years who delivered between January 1, ...

04/22/2026

WHATS IN THE DAD ZONE TODAY?

SOME QUESTIONS:

What does it mean to 'become a Dad'?
What will change?
How will me & my partner manage?
Are most dads scared or they dont even think about it?

REGARDLESS THE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS, this is a journey that will strengthen you, that will teach you how to be a Dad, how to love in new ways. Some days you'll climb a mountain, and other days, you'll be swimming with the current.

DADS, If you find you feel the need to talk and you're not sure where to turn, drop by here - www.seenaelbaumbmlm.com Elbaum, founder, Birthing Mindfully Living Mindfully

04/14/2026

SLOW, SMALL STEPS, STAY STEADY

04/14/2026

I LOVE THIS FOR SO MANY REASONS

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04/10/2026

WHEN WE CHANGE THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS, THINGS CHANGE





Accepting new therapy clients for May
Birthing Mindfully Living Mindfully
individuals - couples - perinatal - parenting
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04/09/2026

UNWIND, SLOW DOWN, BREATHE EASY
Gentle yoga sequences for bedtime or anytime

To learn more about my psychotherapy practice www.seenaelbaumbmlm.com

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03/31/2026

ITS THE END OF WORLD DOULA WEEK & I WANT TO HONOR ALL DOULAS RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW by reflecting on the meaningful role doulas play within the birth community and the steady presence they bring into birth spaces.

A gentle voice softens the room. A grounded stance steadies the pace. A calm reminder to breathe eases the anxiety. When a birthing person senses safety, the nervous system responds. The parasympathetic nervous system wakes up. Muscles relax and soften. Hormonal rhythms move more evenly. These details can effect how labor progresses and ultimately how the birthing person experiences labor and birth

These qualities are the fabric of the doula. Their continuous presence and dedicated support during labor have been shown to improve both birth experiences and outcomes.Through their steady presence, doulas often become anchors in the room.

Many birth professionals recognize this as well. The doula notices the tension before it rises. The doula encourages movement that supports the body to find its rhythm. The doula supports balance so the pelvis can open and adapt. When labor becomes challenging, the doula helps explore positions that may support the baby’s journey through the pelvis. The doula sees the person right in front of her and holds a lot of what is too much for her to hold.

Non-medical support does not replace clinical care. It complements and strengthens it.

When you remain steady, you create conditions where the body can function in a more optimal way, encouraging gravity, balance, movement, and rest at the right moments, all of which may influence how labor unfolds. Small, informed adjustments often create meaningful shifts.

Doulas support and ease emotional intensity. We promote confidence and trust with people who are carrying fear and expectations.

Labor and birth physiology responds best to trust and safety. DOULAS KNOW HOW

ACCEPTING BIRTH EDUCATION CLIENTS for May thru Summer
ACCEPTING BIRTH DOULS CLIENTS for July and forward
ACCEPTING PERINATAL CLIENTS ALWAYS

BIRTHING MINDFULLY LIVING MINDFULLY |Licensed Social Work Therapist | Birth Doula/Educator |Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs