After identifying what they know they want for their delivery process and making concrete decisions, some women have found it amazingly helpful to generally prepare for an experience in which there are known factors and unknown factors. This might involve preparations such as meditation, visualization, or exercising to strengthen their bodies. How do you prepare…
I wrote this book because I wish there had been one like it at the time that I was newly pregnant, and maybe even before I was pregnant. Back when my husband and I were deciding if and when to have kids, I was highly reluctant and cynical about my ability to “do pregnancy well.”…
Okay! I say it all the time: Women – Moms in particular – do NOT acknowledge themselves enough. We are, too often, focused on what we’re not quite handling exactly the way we want… how we’re not quite measuring up to the Mom next door… how we’re supposed to be taking care of everyone else……
It’s well-known that there are physical ailments that are considered “common” during pregnancy. Morning sickness, fatigue, swollen ankles, back pain, and shortness of breath, to name a few. While many pregnant women experience these, I want to share the idea that you don’t have to get these ailments. You don’t need to expect to experience…
Lately… I’ve been on the move. I’ve been taking it one day at a time, wishing I had more time, throwing down project folders at the end of the day and picking up the ones for the next, shoving clothes into my drawers and not taking the time to fold them… just generally allowing my…
The Loving the Pregnant You book would not be possible without all the women who told me their pregnancy and childbirth stories! A very special “Thank you!” goes out to all the moms who generously gave of their time and themselves to tell me their pregnancy and childbirth experiences for the book. I am so inspired…
It’s easy to think that you only have so many options. There are a limited number of doctors or midwives or birthing centers in your area, right? What if none of the options seem aligned with what you want? What happens when the obvious choices don’t feel like your choices? Is your only option to…
If you’ve never played racquetball, you can’t expect to be a champion after your first match. The same holds true for being pregnant. You can’t expect to be immediately good at it. Even if you’ve been pregnant before, you’ve never experienced this pregnancy before. Aspects will be different and you may feel differently. You are…
The Loving the Pregnant You book crowdfunding publishing campaign is underway! What is a crowdfunding publishing campaign? It’s a fancy term which means… …readers can buy advance copies of the Loving the Pregnant You book for a fee that’s less than retail cost + taxes + shipping (i.e., can get a good deal!) while financially…
Weight gain and body shape changes are something every expectant mom deals with. The physical shifts can be uncomfortable, dismaying… and even panic producing. How does a woman deal with this in an empowering way? She wants to find and focus on what works for her. She wants to take on an exploratory mindset. That’s…
“One of the things that makes Amy Riley such an exceptional coach is her superb ability to listen. The kind of listening that leaves you feeling as if you have truly been heard. When someone listens to you that well, suddenly your mind is filled with solutions that were not possible before the hearing happened. Amy was also able to create an atmosphere where I felt so safe and non-judged that I was able to process. She never left me feeling as if I were alone, but rather as if she were right there with me. If you are looking for the BEST in coaching, look no further, you have found her!!”
– Debi K., Mom, Children’s Book Author, Life Coach
“What I most appreciate about Amy as a coach is the way her coaching process flows so naturally. She listens intently, asks important questions, and dives into her big bag of tools and concepts WITH me, transparently offering herself and her life experience in service of my learning. It feels very easy and natural and I ALWAYS walk away with thought (or action) provoking insight from our coaching conversations.”
– Anne R., Mommy to Be