BirthTouch
A gentle, evidence-informed mind-body approach for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Practical, body-based tools to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and whole-person healing.
BirthTouch® offers gentle, evidence-informed mind–body support for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Rooted in touch therapy, mindfulness, and aromatherapy.
BirthTouch reflects an integrative mental health approach, supporting perinatal emotional wellbeing through gentle nervous system-based practices.
BirthTouch helps parents feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their changing bodies.
These practices are designed to support the nervous system, reduce stress, and nurture emotional wellbeing throughout the childbearing year—honoring both the physical experience of pregnancy and the inner journey of becoming a parent.
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Politics and Friendship: Can We Stay Connected Across Difference?
Shared experiences stabilize friendships Is it healthy to end a friendship over politics? Let's explore some nuances. That's a developmental question. Research: Majority of Americans Do Not End Friendships Over Politics Have Americans been ending their connections, their friendships, over political differences? The cultural narrative suggests that Americans are severing ties left and right over political disagreement. The research tells a more nuanced story. A 2024 study from the...
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference
*This article is part of a broader exploration of postpartum mental health and recovery. Bringing a baby home can be joyful — and unexpectedly emotional. Many new mothers are surprised by waves of tears, irritability, and exhaustion in the first days after birth. So how do you know whether what you’re feeling is the baby blues — or something more serious like postpartum depression (PPD)? Understanding the difference matters. What Are the Baby Blues? he baby blues are very common. Up to 70–80%...
Research: Small Everyday Pleasures Make a Big Difference
Everyday pleasures and absorbing hobbies can have lasting effects on well-being. How effective are everyday stress management techniques in helping keep a person healthy? How strongly do everyday happy events affect you? Let’s take a look at one of my favorite studies! Dr. Arthur Stone found that a small pleasant everyday event boosts the immune system for two to three days, while a small, everyday stressful event depresses the immune system for about a day. For example, Dr. Stone found...
Perfection is Not the Goal: Embracing "Good-Enough" Parenting
Many new parents, especially those who grew up in dysfunctional families, carry a heavy fear: What if I don’t get this right? What if my baby doesn't feel loved? Fortunately, attachment research offers reassuring news. Healthy attachment is not built through constant attunement or flawless parenting. Instead, it develops through repeated moments of connection, including moments of rupture and repair. Two influential thinkers help us understand this concept: Donald Winnicott and Edward...
Valentines Day Relationship Skill: Step Away to Stay Together - the De-escalation Technique that Strengthens Bonds Every Day
Arguments often escalate because both partners feel the need to be heard immediately. When emotions peak, the brain’s ability to think clearly diminishes, making it harder to listen or respond thoughtfully. The Gottman technique of stepping back interrupts this cycle.
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