The moving target of balance in motherhood
As I slink out of a dark bed, careful not to disturb the pillows and covers, I turn and take one last look at my sleeping daughters – laid out like football players signaling a touchdown. They are 5 years […]
Coping With Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum
We have all experienced anxiety, uncertainty, a feeling of being overwhelmed and not able to control our thoughts or emotions at one time or another. In the sleep deprived, sometimes stressful transition to new motherhood, these feelings may seem heightened. […]
Acupuncture for postpartum depression and anxiety
“If you have suffered from anxiety before pregnancy or are experiencing it now for the first time, there is help for you. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offers great relief of the symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. This comes […]
Choosing to take care of myself – Jessica’s story
Many of us, especially busy Moms like myself, are so focused on being care-GIVERS to everyone else that we often neglect to take care of OURSELVES. What is the result? We suffer. We feel overwhelmed. We feel exhausted. We gain […]
Body and mind recovery after baby
Motherhood is the fork in the road of your health and life. If it’s taken as an opportunity to heal, it is possible to get into the best shape of your life. And by best shape of your life, I […]