Welcoming your Baby

I am continually awed by the depth of a newborn's presence. There is a fullness in their eyes that expresses their strong desire to be here, to be with us, to experience this wondrous thing that is life.

When we are parenting a newborn, it is so easy to feel consumed by caring for their physical needs. Yet I believe that what babies need from us most of all, is heartfelt connection with us. It is to be acknowledged and related to as the unique and conscious beings they are, to be welcomed fully and lovingly into our community.

If we can ask for and allow ourselves to receive help from others during this intense time of transitioning into parenthood, we can then relax more deeply into this intuitive emotional connection with our baby. We can set aside a few moments every day to slow down, to gaze at our baby, to hold them close, to speak and listen to them with our hearts. In turn, they receive a gift from us of ease and comfort in their physical bodies. They feel a sense of "rightness" within themselves, an assurance of belonging, that allows them to thrive.

In spending time with you and your baby, I will help to model this way of deeply relating to our children with love and consciousness, and help you to trust in your own intuitive wisdom about what your baby needs.

Another beautiful way to acknowledge your baby's journey here and your journey into parenthood, is by holding a welcoming ceremony or baby blessing. I can help you create a ceremony that reflects who you are as a family and lovingly celebrates your new child.