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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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Guided Imagery to Help Manage Fibromyalgia

Originally posted April 17, 2018. Sharon was experiencing feelings of lack of self-worth and hopelessness and helplessness. Sharon felt...

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After Trauma, Four Skills to Come Home to Your Body

Originally posted March 27, 2018. Sarah was the witness of an accident where a car struck and instantly killed two pedestrians. She had...

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Will’s Green Leprechaun Smoothie for St. Patrick’s Day, First Grade!

Originally posted March 13, 2018. Years ago, my son had a wonderful first grade teacher. She was creative and kind. The kids all loved her! During St. Patrick’s week, she told her classroom that they might see tiny, happy leprechauns about! She left out some nickels for the leprechauns. The children were all very excited about this and kept watching to see if a leprechaun might come to collect the nickels! One morning, when the children came in, the nickels were gone but, there were...

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What are the Seven Chakras

Originally posted March 29, 2018. What are the chakras? The word chakra literally means wheel or vortex (Eden, 1998). According to yogic...

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Lovingkindness Meditation

Loving-kindness, Metta, is the Buddhist meditation practice meant to develop the mental habit of self-love and expansive love. It’s about developing a loving acceptance of yourself and others.

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Improve Your Mental Health with MindBody Changes!

Originally posted March 9, 2018. I believe cultivating the habits of thought and action that nurtures mental health is an ongoing,...

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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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