Prenatal Nutrition Consulting

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"The single most important thing that you can do for your baby is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet"

-Midwifery today 

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Session focused on your nutritional needs and concerns during pregnancy. I work in tandem with your care providers suggestions and help create lifestyle and nutritional shifts to support your optimal health, vital pregnancy and easeful birth using dietary modifications and support from nutritive herbs. 

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Prenatal Massage

As a Licensed Massage Therapist in New York State I specialize in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage. Typically given in the side lying position sometimes in a semi-reclined position, these sessions focus on increasing circulation and supporting relaxation. Focused work around areas of concern including the shoulders, hips and lower back to relieve tension. Prenatal massage can be safely given through all stages of pregnancy but it is generally recommended to start a routine massage practice after the first trimester. 

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Top 10 reasons to receive Prenatal Massage

• Alleviates stress on weight-bearing joints and musculo-fascial structures

• Prepares the mother-to-be for an easier delivery with its sedating effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and stress relief

• Offers a natural, safe, drug-free alternative choice for pain relief, since taking medications are often limited during a pregnancy for the sake of the unborn child

• Supports the return of blood to the heart and increases blood flow to the uterus and placenta

• Eases the load on the heart and helps keep blood pressure in check

• Increases blood circulation, which provides more oxygen and nutrients to both mother and fetus and stimulates the lymph system, thereby increasing immunity and removal of toxins

• Soothes and relaxes the nervous system by releasing endorphins into the mother’s body.

• Stabilizes hormonal levels and helps relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes

• Assists in maintaining good posture and adjusting to a changing alignment caused by the baby’s increasing weight. 

• Assists in remedying many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy: muscular discomforts, lower-back pain, upper-back pain, headaches, leg cramps, sciatica, stiffness, tension and knots, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, heartburn and acid reflux, fatigue, varicose veins, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, edema of the lower extremities, neck pain, inter-scapular pain, sacroiliac and hip joint pain and constipation 

• Service starting at $175 

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Prenatal Yoga

As a Prenatal yoga instructor I create a class designed for pregnant women in all 3 trimesters to connect with the transformation of journeying  into motherhood, paying close attention to your growing body and growing baby. 

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Top 10 reasons to practice Prenatal Yoga 

• Improve sleep 

• Reduce stress and anxiety 

• Increase strength and endurance

• Reduce daily tension and aches and pains 

• Pelvic floor toning and strengthening

• Childbirth preparation emotionally, spiritually and physically 

• Relieve aches and pains throughout pregnancy and even during labor

• Can even possibly support you in experiencing a calmer quicker more comfortable birth 

• Safely and Effectively exercise - manage weight and moods during pregnancy and postpartum 

• Prental yoga with the guidance of a trained instructor can be done 3-7 times a week 

• Private service starting at $120 

• Group class cost depending on number of attendees 

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Birth Doula Support

As a birth doula I am a trained certified professional. I  provide emotional, physical and educational support through evidence based research and information. My goal is to provide the highest quality of care and to make sure that you feel cared after and heard. I am experienced in supporting moms through drug free births as well as medicated births. I give you my complete presence and energy,  holding a space for you, so as to allow your birth to unfold at it's highest potential. I provide you with tools and encouragement for self advocacy, both in a medical or home setting.

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Top 10 reasons to hire a Birth Doula:

• Reduces interventions and C-section rates

• Improves Bonding Between Mother and Baby

• Provides  constant care during Labor and Birth

• Provides support for birth partner

• Knows how to help with labor pain

• Babies have higher Apgar scores

• Shorter labor

• Helps mom and birth partner achieve their desired birth

• Helps with infant breastfeeding initial latch.

• Evidenced based information

• Service starting at $1,200

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