Great News —Breathing Space For New Mothers has been chosen by North Atlantic Books as an important community resource during the Covid 19 crisis. You can get a free ebook here for a limited time. I hope you can find some Breathing Space during this challenging time. I’m here to help, just email me. Sending Compassion Read More
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Quarantined
La quarentena , the time a new mother stays confined after childbirth literally means “40 days” and is the origin of the english word “quarantine”. Many of us endured a time of isolation after we gave birth. We know how hard it was, even when the world was safely humming along outside our doors, Read More
Expecting is Vulnerable….
Do you Remember… what it felt like to be in the last trimester of your pregnancy? Excited, anxious, hopeful, awkward and vulnerable? REALLY VULNERABLE. To care deeply is to be vulnerable. To give birth is an act of courage as you move forward into the unknown. In 3 short months, our book, Breathing Space For Read More
CHASING SLEEP
Overheard the other day–two new mothers talking over double lattes. Very tired Mom says,“I fantasize about sleep the way I used to fantasize about sex.” More tired Mom replied, “I plan my whole life just hoping I will get some sleep.” And very tired mom mused in bewilderment, “Finally, my baby falls asleep and I Read More