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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5 Parenting Myths New Moms Can Safely Ignore
(Written over 10 years ago) A Note from a Mom of a 22-Year-Old To all the new moms out there — hello. I see you. You do not need to be perfect. You only need to be good-enough. And you and your family will be okay. I became a mother at 37 after years working in high-pressure IT on Wall Street. I was confident in my career. I could troubleshoot complex systems in the middle of the night. But I had never changed a diaper. Parenting required a completely different skill set — one I had to learn...
Five Ways You Can Use My Book: BirthTouch®: Shiatsu & Acupressure for the Childbearing Year
The BirthTouch®: Shiatsu and Acupressure for the Childbearing Year was created out of my own experiences. The book is a compilation of healing techniques I’ve learned along the way in my life long pursuit of knowledge about human healing and wisdom. The BirthTouch® book provides your with multiple empowering ways to reduce stress, promote wellness and family bonding during your pregnancy. The easy shiatsu routine is for couples and families to share at home. Touchj is the “vitamin T”...
Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What the Research Says
The Question Many Mothers Ask If you need medication for your mental health, is it safe to take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding? There is no zero-risk option. Not treating depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder carries risks. Taking medication carries risks. The goal is not eliminating risk — it is weighing relative risk with good information. A Personal Reflection When I experienced postpartum depression over two decades ago, I chose not to take medication because I was breastfeeding....
Book Review: Broken Pieces by Rachel Thompson
As a therapist who specializes in trauma and post-traumatic stress, I am attentive to the ways survivors reclaim their voices and I love to read their stories of survivorship. Rachel Thompson: survivor and advocate Rachel Thompson’s Broken Pieces: Essays Inspired by Life is not a linear memoir. It is a lyrical collection of essays and poetic reflections that trace a survivor’s emotional landscape across time. Thompson writes not only about what happened to her, but about how trauma...
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