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…
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…
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…
I advise moms to look for what resonates with them and to make the choices that will truly work best for them – regardless of what others think, do, or say. And, this advice is always met with enthusiasm and/or relief. Of course we want to do that. That's the only course of action that makes any…
I want to personally invite you to an exciting event coming up at the end of next week – January 17 and 18. Loving the Pregnant You is partnering with My Healthy Beginning to bring you The Empower Your Pregnancy Online Conference in a one of a kind and easily accessible event aiming to educate…