I Don't Want to Talk About the Pandemic. Let’s Talk About Pregnancy Instead.

Instead of adding to any potential negativity, I’m going to do something I enjoy doing as a doula and help you shift your focus.

Mental Health, PregnancyCristina EvansMay 19, 2020Covid 19, Mental Health, Parenting, PregnancyComment

Finding Calm in Times of Crisis

You are going to have hard moments and that’s okay. You may find that at times, you are not your best self. It’s okay. No one expects you to be perfect.

Mental HealthCristina EvansMarch 21, 2020Covid 19, Mental Health, Pregnancy, ParentingComment

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

It's easy to say “I just want to be a good parent, a good partner, and a good friend.” That sounds lovely. It’s a wonderful goal. Really though, you have to break that down, because those are very broad terms!

Mental Health, Mindfulness, Parenting, PostpartumCristina EvansFebruary 16, 2020Parenting, Postpartum, Mental HealthComment

NAVIGATING THE SEASON OF "BABY'S FIRST"

What if your holiday involves something more difficult feelings? What if you need to opt out all together? My “aha” moment would send me into a little self-reflection about holiday values.

Parenting, Mental HealthCristina EvansOctober 23, 2019Newborn, Parenting, Mental HealthComment

THIS IS MY LAST BABY

This is my baby. My last baby. My for real last baby. She’s the youngest by alot. She’s amazing. She’s inquisitive, funny, and has the sweetest kindest heart. I would tell you that I can’t imagine my life without her in it, but the truth is that I can.

Mental Health, Pregnancy, ParentingCristina EvansSeptember 28, 2019Parenting, Pregnancy, Mental HealthComment

JOURNALING THROUGH PREGNANCY

It’s so important to address your emotions- especially during pregnancy as sometimes things that feel dormant can pop up during labor and even seep into postpartum. One fantastic way to do this is through journaling.

Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Mental HealthCristina EvansAugust 22, 2019Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Mental HealthComment

Perfect Imperfections: A Word About Letting $h*! Go

What if instead of aiming for unattainable goals, we define what’s important and then get to the rest if we can or even let the rest go by the way all together? How would that feel? Can you imagine the impact this can have on your life?

Mental Health, Parenting, PregnancyCristina EvansApril 6, 2019Pregnancy, Parenting, Postpartum, Mental HealthComment

WHO’S CHECKING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW PARENTS?

While I already check in with my clients after birth and do a postpartum visit, I felt like I need to be doing more. This is part of the reason that I started offering fourth trimester planning sessions.

Mental Health, MindfulnessCristina EvansJanuary 11, 2019Mental Health, Postpartum, newborn, ParentingComment

BUBBLE OF PEACE: GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION TO TAKE A STEP BACK

It's easy for people to simply view you as a vessel for this new life, to forget that you're not just a belly, and that you might actually value your privacy and personal space.