Nurturing Waves Doula LI

Your baby literally will not care what design is printed on their crib sheets and whether or not it matches the aesthetic in their nursery.

They will be able to feel it, though, if their mom is stressed, sleep deprived, and hungry.

Get the support you need so you can be there for your baby. Start with the BeHerVillage registry to find and fund the support professionals you want and deserve.

Never tell a woman she can't do it." Remember that only she could dance with two hearts. Only she has breathed with four lungs. Only she has been able to carry in her belly the weight of two worlds, and she has given birth to life screaming. Don't tell a woman she's not capable of something because she's capable of everything. "
Source Unknown

At the age of 67, Emma Rowena Gatewood told her adult children she was going out for a walk. Little did they know that her “walk” would make her the first woman to hike the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail from Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine solo, and in one season. She was a farmer’s wife from Ohio, a mother to 11 children who gave her 24 grandchildren, and a survivor of domestic violence.

YOU MATTER EVERYDAY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and local resources you need. Free support from Mom Peer Coaches and Dads on Call Phone Support is available to New York moms to be, moms, dads and families for free with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.
Contact us: Free, confidential, judgement-free zone with support from those who have been there.

CHECK OUT FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. Here's a list of support groups you may want to join this week.

YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND BE WELL WITH HELP.
For more information/to register for any groups to get Zoom links and for more local resources including groups/counseling and medication management and more support help contact: Postpartum Resource Center of New York's State-wide Toll Free Helpline: 1-855-631-0001 or www.postpartumny.org/email

The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time.
Call or Text Now. To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone now at Crisis Lifeline Call/Text 988
Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741

When a man is gentle, soft, and consistently respects you, that's when your nervous system starts healing.

His presence brings a sense of calm, and his kindness allows you to let down your guard.

When a man shows you unwavering respect,

It creates a safe space for your heart and mind to recover from past wounds.

When a man understands the importance of emotional safety,

He becomes a pillar of support.

His gentle words and actions reinforce your sense of worth, and his patience helps you rebuild trust.

When a man listens without judgment, it encourages you to express your feelings freely, knowing you won't be dismissed or belittled.

When a man is attentive to your needs and emotions, he helps soothe the anxiety that may have once plagued you.

His consistent respect and soft demeanor remind you that you deserve to be treated with dignity and care.

When a man shows genuine compassion, it fosters an environment where your nervous system can truly begin to heal and thrive.

- Abhikesh

Start your public health career! Apply Today!

YOU MATTER EVERYDAY. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and local resources you need. Free support from Mom Peer Coaches and Dads on Call Phone Support is available to New York moms to be, moms, dads and families for free with our Parental Mental Health Peer Support Program.

Contact us: Free, confidential, judgement-free zone with support from those who have been there.

CHECK OUT FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. Here's a list of support groups you may want to join this week.

YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND BE WELL WITH HELP.
For more information/to register for any groups to get Zoom links and for more local resources including groups/counseling and medication management and more support help contact: Postpartum Resource Center of New York's State-wide Toll Free Helpline: 1-855-631-0001 or www.postpartumny.org/email

The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is here to help you get to the help and resources you need. We are not a 24 hour/7 day a week hotline but here are resources that are available with someone to talk to and for help all of the time.
Call or Text Now. To talk with someone now or at anytime:
– National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7 Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
– 24/7 Help is available to talk with someone now at Crisis Lifeline Call/Text 988
Need Help Now? Dial 988 or text Got5 to 741741

In 1892 at Stanford University, an 18-year-old student was struggling to pay his fees. Being an orphan and unsure of where to turn for money, he came up with a bright idea. He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to raise money for their education. They reached out to the renowned pianist Ignacy J. Paderewski. His manager demanded a guaranteed fee of $2000 for the recital. A deal was made, and the boys began working hard to make the concert a success.

The big day arrived, but unfortunately, they hadn't sold enough tickets. The total collection was only $1600. Disappointed, they went to Paderewski and explained their situation. They gave him the entire $1600, along with a check for the remaining $400, promising to honor the check as soon as possible.

“No,” said Paderewski. “This is not acceptable.” He tore up the check, returned the $1600, and told the two boys, “Here’s the $1600. Please deduct your expenses. Keep the money you need for your fees, and just give me whatever is left.” The boys were astonished and thanked him profusely. It was a small act of kindness, but it clearly marked Paderewski as a great human being.

Why did he help two strangers? We all face similar situations in life, and most of us think, “If I help them, what will happen to me?” Truly great people think, “If I don’t help them, what will happen to them?” They help not expecting anything in return but because they feel it’s the right thing to do.

Paderewski later became the Prime Minister of Poland. He was a great leader, but during World War I, Poland was devastated, with over 1.5 million people starving and no funds to feed them. Desperate, Paderewski turned to the US Food and Relief Administration for help. He reached out to Herbert Hoover, who later became the US President. Hoover agreed to help and quickly shipped tons of food to feed the starving Polish people. The calamity was averted.

Paderewski, relieved, decided to meet Hoover personally to thank him. When he began to express his gratitude, Hoover interjected, “You shouldn’t be thanking me, Mr. Prime Minister. You may not remember, but years ago, you helped two young students through college. I was one of them.”

𝙸 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊 𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚛 𝚍𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚋𝚢 𝚑𝚎𝚛.
𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚙𝚜 𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚎, 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚙𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚞𝚙 & 𝚍𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚛, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚢 & 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚍 & 𝚍𝚎𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚍. 𝙷𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚛𝚊 𝚏𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚟𝚒𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚎𝚎𝚔.
𝙸 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚜𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚝𝚘𝚡𝚒𝚌 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 & 𝙸 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚢 2 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎.

Sometimes you have to forget what you feel, and remember what you deserve. 🫀✂️🧠

"When we pick up the phone, we say ' ' But what is 'Hello'?

It is not a greeting but rather the name of a person.
It is ' Hello,' the fiancée of the inventor ' .'
It was the first word he said in the initial test of his ,
and it has been used since then as the opening of any call worldwide."

American Civil War veteran Jacob Miller, photographed in 1911, with a bullet hole in his head that he obtained during the Battle of Chickamauga whilst fighting for the Union Army in 1863. Left for the dead the Union soldier regained consciousness and ended up living for another 54 years. For 31 of those years Miller still had bullet fragments lodged in his head.

A portrait of a large family. Mom, Dad and 18 children, 1901