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BirthTouch

A gentle, evidence-informed mind-body approach for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

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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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BirthTouch Guides

BirthTouch® Shiatsu & Acupressure for the Childbearing Year

A gentle, body-based guide integrating touch, mindfulness, and acupressure to support pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

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BirthTouch® Pocket Guide to Perinatal Mental Illness

A concise educational resource for understanding perinatal mental health challenges through a compassionate, nervous system–informed lens.

Latest Insights + Articles

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DBT Inspired Crafts: Shine on! Create Your Unique Version of Your Holiday

The holiday season is a time for celebration, warmth, and togetherness. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills teaches us to use our senses to self soothe, to keep grounded in the here and now, in order to manage feelings of anxiety.

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The Healing Power of Creativity: Expressive Art for Mental Health

Expressive art is a simple way to unleash creativity and capture emotions

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Breathing Techniques: Calming Mindfulness for New Moms

Mindful breathing is a simple, portable self-help tool for new moms to help manage emotions that can be done anywhere -at the supermarket, at work, at a playdate. Cadenced breathing is a simple yet powerful tool that can help calm the nervous system.

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Frankincense Essential Oil: The Sacred Resin of Clarity, Healing, and Spirit

In aromatherapy, it supports breathwork, focus, and emotional release. Physically, it is renowned for its rejuvenating effects on the skin and its anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties. With every drop, frankincense invites stillness, sacredness, and a deeper alignment with both body and soul.

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DBT Skills for the Holidays: Coping With Stress, Triggers, and Emotional Overwhelm

Take care of yourself this holiday season. The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of joy, togetherness, and festivity, can paradoxically also serve as a catalyst for stress, anxiety, and a range of emotional challenges.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Living in the Balance of Acceptance and Change

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy used to help people control overwhelming emotions, become more tolerant of stress, and improve relationships.

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Ready to Explore BirthTouch?

BirthTouch is not just a technique — it’s a pathway to caring for your nervous system, your body, and your transition into parenthood with intention and support.

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