Category Archives: birth

33 Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth to Inspire and Empower

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

“In actuality, there is never any such thing as solid ground, but strapped securely inside our heads, where we live most of the time, things seem pretty predictable and safe. We think we are the captain of the ship. We … Continue reading →

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an ode to my body

Posted on August 29, 2016 by

Five years ago, some might say, I had the abs of people’s dreams. But if you had asked me then, I would have told you that there was more work to be done, it seems. In my 20s, to my … Continue reading →

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Re-writing my birth…

Posted on November 4, 2015 by

As I reflected and retold my birth story, I realized how hard and critical I was on myself. With the help of yoga and mindfulness I learned how to move past those judgments and cultivate a sense of equanimity. Continue reading →

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Birthing Day Reflections

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

This. This is everything. When I look at this picture of myself gazing at my sweet, fresh, 1 day old baby, I can’t help but fight back tears. The joy, adoration and love feel tangible. Its a perfect moment. What followed … Continue reading →

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