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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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Facing Your Fears of Parenting a Newborn

Pregnancy is a time of spiritual & psychological growth, but can also be a time of uncertainty. Personal issues as being in a relationship, balancing career and motherhood, and being a good parent may start to show up. During this time of change, intense emotions may come up as you re-evaluate your ideas about life and relationships. Much joy and much stress may show up, as you wonder about how it will be to become a parent. If you experienced abuse in your past, you may wonder if you...

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Breast Milk, Formula, Perinatal Mood Disorders: Individualized and Global Issues

I took a vacation from blogging. I’ve been getting treatment for my neck injury, and now I’m finishing up my e-book. I plan to up and...

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Managing postnatal emotions

Help manage postnatal emotions! Infant massage You get two for the price of one! Care for yourself and that cute baby! Are you a new mom...

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Understanding SIDS and Substance Use in Pregnancy: Separating Risk from Blame

Public discussions of infant death and substance use often lack clinical nuance, which can unintentionally increase stigma and blame toward grieving mothers. This article aims to clarify what we know about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), substance use in pregnancy, and the designation “Infant of a Substance-Using Mother (ISAM),” while emphasizing compassion, evidence, and the limits of our current understanding. Here are some facts about SIDS: The occurrence of SIDS has been documented...

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I Won the Stylish Blogger Award!

I won the Stylish Blogger Award! Thank you Carol & Stacy! I am honored to have won the Blogger Award from Carol & Stacy, the creators and...

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Marriage Therapies Explained

Perhaps you and your spouse or significant other have been having problems for quite some time. Perhaps you are discovering the person...

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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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