Mothers & Mothers-to-be gather to laugh, talk, & cry on our journey through motherhood. In this safe place, we discuss topics of interest, create long-lasting friendships & build community; your children are welcome as you care for them while you attend. Taught by Jahmanna Selassie. Free … [Read more...] about Mama’s Circle @ Indigo Forest in Ann Arbor
Creating an Intention for your IVF Cycle
For women going through IVF, it’s a very emotional time. And it seems sometimes easier for the human psyche to worry about the negative rather than create a positive future. Now if having a baby were as easy as “creating a positive future,” we wouldn’t need IVF! This practice is simply used to … [Read more...] about Creating an Intention for your IVF Cycle
Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation
For so many women, pregnancy is filled with preparing for birth. Taking classes, reading books, and practicing relaxation techniques are just a few of the many things that keep a pregnant woman busy. So for an expectant mom to hear that her baby is in a breech presentation, it can be very … [Read more...] about Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation
“I’m past my due date!” meditation
As women prepare to become mothers, those last few weeks can often feel like the most stressful. It's common for women to have gotten to the point where they truly believe that they will have a baby on their due date. Women know rationally that it's very unlikely, but they've said that date so … [Read more...] about “I’m past my due date!” meditation
Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labor
Here is exciting new research that proves acupunctures efficacy in reducing labor pain. This study “included 13 trials with data reporting on 1,986 women. Less intense pain was found from acupuncture compared with no intervention. One trial increased satisfaction with pain relief compared with … [Read more...] about Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labor
Testimonial for my Birth Doula work
When I received this thank you card in the mail I just had to add it to the blog! This woman gave birth in the hospital after having a C-Section 2 years ago, She came to me with a very common thought - "Well I'd LIKE to give birth without an epidural but since I've never done this before, I'm not … [Read more...] about Testimonial for my Birth Doula work