Have you ever felt like your stress was magnified the moment you became pregnant?
If so, you are not alone. As a Doula, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the beautiful journey of pregnancy can also come with overwhelm, fear, and heightened anxiety—especially for Black and Brown mamas navigating systems that weren’t always designed with us in mind.
Stress during pregnancy isn’t just about hormones. It’s about the weight of expectations, racial bias in healthcare, generational trauma, and the need to “stay strong” even when we want to fall apart. I see you—and I want to remind you that your wellness matters just as much as your baby’s.
🌿 1. Herbal Support & Aromatherapy
Gentle herbal teas like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm can ease tension and support your nervous system. Aromatherapy with essential oils such as frankincense, ylang ylang, or sweet orange can also help reduce anxious thoughts. Try diffusing them during your evening wind-down or placing a few drops on your pillow. (Always consult your care provider before using herbs or essential oils.)
Gentle herbal teas like chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm can ease tension and support your nervous system. Aromatherapy with essential oils such as frankincense, ylang ylang, or sweet orange can also help reduce anxious thoughts. Try diffusing them during your evening wind-down or placing a few drops on your pillow. (Always consult your care provider before using herbs or essential oils.)
🧘🏾♀️ 2. Meditation & Mindfulness
Even 5–10 minutes of intentional breathing can reset your nervous system. Meditation doesn’t have to be long or complicated. You can simply close your eyes, place your hands on your belly, and repeat an affirmation like:
“I am safe. I trust my body and my baby.”
Even 5–10 minutes of intentional breathing can reset your nervous system. Meditation doesn’t have to be long or complicated. You can simply close your eyes, place your hands on your belly, and repeat an affirmation like:
“I am safe. I trust my body and my baby.”
🛁 3. Create a Calming Ritual
You deserve moments of stillness and care. A simple nightly ritual—like a warm bath, gentle prenatal stretching, or massaging your belly with oils while listening to soft music—can help your body relax and signal that it’s safe to rest.
You deserve moments of stillness and care. A simple nightly ritual—like a warm bath, gentle prenatal stretching, or massaging your belly with oils while listening to soft music—can help your body relax and signal that it’s safe to rest.
You Deserve to Feel Held
Pregnancy isn’t just about preparing for the baby—it’s about nurturing yourself too. Your peace matters. Your calm matters.
Pregnancy isn’t just about preparing for the baby—it’s about nurturing yourself too. Your peace matters. Your calm matters.
If you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or simply in need of support, I’m here. My Doula support is designed to provide more than just physical help—it’s emotional, spiritual, and intuitive care for the whole of who you are.
Ready to feel grounded, supported, and more at ease during pregnancy?
→ Book your appointment with me here
💛 Or grab your discounted Doula session on Groupon
Ready to feel grounded, supported, and more at ease during pregnancy?
→ Book your appointment with me here
💛 Or grab your discounted Doula session on Groupon
Let’s nurture you—mind, body, and spirit.
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