Mommy Meditations: Meditation and Support for New Mothers During Postpartum Recovery

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:05:00 +0000

Our favorite little baby girl, Mea Ray, laughing hysterically! It will definitely bring a smile to your face.

Mommy Meditations Welcomes the Birth of Mea Ray

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:10:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations welcomes the birth of Mea Ray to Co-Creators Devin and Sarah! She was born June 20, 2011 and weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces.

Review of Mommy Meditations from Carina at Mindful Ground

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:06:00 +0000

From Mindfulground.com (http://www.mindfulground.com/review-mommy-meditations/)

I was very thrilled when I was contacted, and asked to review this cd. Providing a cd that for new mothers is something that I would like to do at some point. I am glad that there is an offer for women with smallchildren. I know it is needed, and our children benefit so much from a happy mother.
It took a while for it to get to me, not on the Mommy Meditations' fault though. We live in a world where anything is possible – apart from downloading a mp3 from amazon and itunes because I am based in Denmark – amazing… But it made its way. : )
The 15 min. meditation is great for finding a sense of calm in a time with a lot of change and no sleep. The cd is short and has the essentials. I know from my own experience that short is good when time is the same.
There is a guided meditation, a track with music, and also a good introduction to the hows and whys. You aren’t left to guess or spend time wondering if you are doing it right. I think that was very smart and you can relax into the meditation. They cleverly put the introduction on a seperate track, so you don’t have to listen to it everytime, and as you get more experienced.
If I am to critique anything it would be the use of the word mommy between adults. I am not a big fan, and would prefer mom or mother instead. But that is not important during the meditations.
I would recommend the Mommy Meditations cd for new moms. And I am grateful for the chance to enjoy the meditations myself.

10 Reasons Why All Moms Should Meditate (and Giveaway)

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:33:00 +0000

10 Reasons Why All Moms Should Meditate (and Giveaway)

From: http://momrenewal.com/10-reasons-why-all-moms-should-meditate-and-giveaway/

Three months ago, I received a free itunes download of Mommy Meditations, a powerful audio aimed at healing new moms from the physical and mental challenges that often accompany childbirth.

The voice behind Mommy Meditations is Dr. Kerri S. Parks. As an ObGyn and mother of four children, she personally battled with postpartum depression after losing her husband to a fatal crash just days before the birth of her 4th child. During this devastating time in her life, she used meditation as one source towards leading her to become a happy, successful single parent with 4 healthy and happy children. Based on her own experience, she describes Mommy Meditations as a “rare offering of comfort, inspiration, and guidance to new mothers facing challenging times.”
Although I am not a new mom and my youngest is already 4 years old, Mommy Meditations still speaks to my soul and offers me a calm space to decompress and reconnect with my authentic self.

Why Every Mom Should Meditate

Based on what I learned from Mommy Meditations I’d like to share my top 10 reasons why every mom should meditate.

Meditation helps you fully appreciate the joys of motherhood.
Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving your mood.
Meditation helps you and your children have a calmer, more connected and satisfying, relationship.
Meditation is time for you to relax and become more self aware.
Meditation pours positive energy into your life.
Meditation reduces anxious feelings about being a mom.
Mediation helps you manage your feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Meditation is a powerful and important step towards regaining control of your life.
Meditation brings you a new understanding to conflicting and confusing feelings you are experiencing.
Meditation provides you with a better chance of maintaining your emotional balance.

(MORE at http://momrenewal.com/10-reasons-why-all-moms-should-meditate-and-giveaway/)

New Review of Mommy Meditations at AStarInMyOwnUniverse.com

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:21:00 +0000

New Review of Mommy Meditations at AStarInMyOwnUniverse.com
http://www.astarinmyownuniverse.com/2010/09/20/a-star-review-2-mommy-meditations/

"I was contacted by Mommy Meditations about writing a review for their new CD. Filled with guided meditations, “MOMtras”, and beautiful music, it targets the new mom as she faces the inevitable changes physically, emotionally, and spiritually following birth..."

Mommy Meditations CD

MOMMY MEDITATIONS CD DELIVERS THE GIFT OF RELAXATION TO NEW MOTHERS

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:06:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations CD Delivers the Gift of Relaxation
to New Mothers

Presents Meditation Techniques and MOMtras That May Help With Postpartum Symptoms

Los Angeles, Ca (Sept. 15, 2010) - All mothers feel inundated at times, it's part of the job description, but for new moms experiencing a variety of feelings for the first time motherhood can be overwhelming.

For this reason, Mommy Meditations is likely to be a welcomed gift by any new mom. It provides techniques designed to help new moms ease their mental and physical transition into motherhood. The CD contains inspiring insights, guided meditation, calming music, MOMtras (mommy affirmations) and more. As a new mother progresses through the system she learns how to make positive changes that allow her to be a calmer, happier and a more "balanced" mom. Even veteran mothers will enjoy the respite from a hectic day that Mommy Meditations offers.

The inspiration for creating Mommy Meditations came after a trip to the doctor when co-creator Devin Bailey and his wife learned that she was at high risk for postpartum depression. Upon this diagnosis, the Baileys conducted extensive research on the post-pregnancy "baby blues." They learned that outside of drugs and psychology there was little available to women experiencing the extreme hormonal changes that occur after childbirth.

The Baileys research lead them to Dr. Kerri Parks, Ob/Gyn, whose subsequent collaboration was driven by a special connection to the value Mommy Meditations held for new moms. As the mother of four children, she personally battled postpartum depression and the overwhelming loss of her husband to a fatal car crash just days before the birth of her last child. Using meditative practices she emerged a happy, successful parent who was able to provide the love, nurturing and patience her kids needed.

What makes Mommy Meditations a uniquely valuable resource is that it empowers all new moms to take control of their own well-being. New moms learn how to prevail over their own new feelings through the calming and healing benefits of meditation along with powerful insights from Dr. Kerri Parks, Ob/Gyn.

With nearly 12,000 women giving birth each day, Dr. Parks believes, "Mommy Meditations targeted meditation system provides women with a better chance of maintaining their emotional balance and fully appreciating the joys of motherhood."

Mommy Meditations should not be considered a cure for postpartum depression, nor a substitute for medical and / or psychological consultation. However, it can help new moms recognize, understand and better manage related feelings that may not yet be clear.

Narrated by Dr. Parks, Mommy Meditations can also be a beneficial addition to a therapeutic program overseen by a doctor or therapist. The CD retails for $19.99 or .99 for individual downloadable tracks and is available at http://www.MommyMeditations.com/.

Mommy Meditations CD

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:51:00 +0000

This Labor Day, help a new mom after labor! :) http://MommyMeditations.com As seen on ABC7 News PPD parenting postpartum parents

Jennifers Savings: Mommy Meditations Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:39:00 +0000

Jennifers Savings: Mommy Meditations Review and Giveaway: "Are you a new mommy? Are you overwhelmed and don’t know how to relax because of all of the new stresses you now have? I have had a wonderful..."

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:38:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:49:00 +0000

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Meditation and Support Resources for Mothers with Postpartum Depression, Baby Blues, Stress, etc.

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:14:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations approved links:
http://www.MommyMeditations.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mommymeditations/
http://supportfornewmothers.blogspot.com/
http://groups.google.com/group/postpartum-support-for-new-mothers
http://www.bloggymoms.com/profile/MommyMeditations
http://www.twittermoms.com/profile/MommyMeditations
http://www.twellow.com/user/MommyMeditation
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=7583081
http://twitter.com/mommymeditation
http://www.parentsconnect.com/goods/good_1278744616842.jhtml
http://beingalison.com/mommy-meditations-review-and-giveaway/
http://sweetdeals4moms.blogspot.com/2010/07/mommy-meditations-review-giveaway.html
http://confessions-of-a-psychotic-housewife.blogspot.com/2010/08/cd-review-giveaway-mommy-meditations.html

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:07:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations is for New Moms: http://www.MommyMeditations.com Postpartum Depression? Baby Blues? Stress? Meditation helps!

Mommy Meditations and Dr. Kerri Parks on ABC7 Eyewitness News: Healthy Living with Denise Dador

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:12:00 +0000

Join Us
in Watching

Mommy Meditations

by Dr.
Kerri Parks, ObGyn

and
Devin Bailey on

ABC7 Eyewitness News:

Healthy Living with Denise Dador

at
4 pm on MONDAY, Aug 2,
2010

Mommy Meditations on twitter moms: the influential moms network

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:59:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations on Twitter Moms: the influential moms network

Mommy Meditations

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:10:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations at Parents Connect

Postpartum meditation helping new mothers

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:58:00 +0000

Postpartum meditation helping new mothers

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noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:31:00 +0000

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MOMMY MEDITATIONS BRINGS NEW SOLACE TO WOMEN WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:22:00 +0000

MOMMY MEDITATIONS BRINGS NEW SOLACE TO WOMEN WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Over 80% Of New Moms Experience Postpartum Symptoms

     Los Angeles, Ca (June 15, 2010) – New moms experience a variety of feelings when their baby arrives, including love, joy and happiness. But when those wonderful feelings turn to depression, agitation and anger, the job of being mommy can feel overwhelming and even unwelcome.
     Negative feelings after birth, symptoms of postpartum depression, impact nearly four in five new moms. Historically, these mothers have had little choice other than turning to therapy or medication for help. Mommy Meditations provides a new alternative for relief. What makes it a uniquely valuable resource is that it empowers a mother to take control of her own well-being. So rather than relying on a therapist or pill, new mothers learn how to prevail over their own negative feelings through the calming and healing benefits of meditation along with powerful insights from Dr. Kerri Parks, Ob/Gyn.
     Inspiration for creating Mommy Meditations came after a trip to the doctor when co-creator Devin Bailey and his wife learned that she was at high risk for postpartum depression. Upon this diagnosis, the Bailey’s conducted extensive research on the post-pregnancy “baby blues.” They learned that outside of drugs and psychology there was little available to women experiencing the extreme hormonal changes that occur after childbirth.
     “With nearly 12,000 women giving birth each day, 10,000 of whom are at-risk for postpartum depression, we felt there should be a new option for helping all new moms maximize their happiness and quality of life,” said Devin Bailey.
     The Bailey’s research lead them to Dr. Kerri Parks, Ob/Gyn, whose subsequent collaboration was driven by a special connection to the value Mommy Meditations held for new moms. As the mother of four children, she personally battled postpartum depression and the overwhelming loss of her husband to a fatal car crash just days before the birth of her last child. However, using meditative practices she emerged a happy, successful single parent with four healthy and happy children.
     According to Dr. Parks, “Mommy Meditations’ targeted meditation system provides women with a better chance of maintaining their emotional balance and fully appreciating the joys of motherhood.”
     Narrated by Dr. Parks, the CD provides techniques designed to help new moms ease their mental and physical distress. As a new mother progresses through the system she learns how to make positive changes that allow her to be a healthier, happier and more effective mom.
     Mommy Meditations can also be a beneficial addition to a therapeutic program overseen by a doctor or therapist. Complete with inspiring insights from Dr. Parks, guided meditation, calming music, MOMtras (mommy affirmations) and more, the CD retails for $19.99 or .99 for individual downloadable tracks and is available at MommyMeditations.com.

About Postpartum Depression
“Postpartum depression (PPD) is a temporary depression related to pregnancy and childbirth. It comes in two forms: early onset commonly referred to as the “baby blues,” and late onset. The early-onset type is mild and may affect as many as 80% of women after they deliver. It stars after delivery and usually resolves within a couple of weeks without medical treatment. The later-onset form is what most people think of as postpartum depression. This more severe form is usually recognized several weeks after delivery. Overall it affects about 10% – 16% of women.
Symptoms of the “baby blues” include sadness, anxiety, tearfulness, and trouble sleeping. These symptoms usually appear within several days of delivery and go away by 10 to 12 days after the birth. Usually the only treatment needed is reassurance and some help with household chores and care of the baby. About 20% of women who have postpartum blues will develop more lasting depression. So it is very important to let your doctor know if you experience “blues” that last longer than two weeks.” [Source: WebMD]

Mommy Meditations should not be considered a cure for postpartum depression, nor a substitute for medical and/or psychological consultation. However, it can help new moms recognize, understand and better manage related feelings that may not yet be clear.

Postpartum Support and Meditation at Google Groups

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:46:00 +0000

Postpartum Support For New Mothers

Visit this group

Meditation can help new mothers adjust to postpartum changes.

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:35:00 +0000

New Motherhood: Unexpected Transitions

There are over 4 million new mothers in the United States every year -- nearly 12,000 new mothers per day. These new mothers are undoubtedly prepared for the upcoming joys of motherhood, but few are prepared for the intense periods of distressing feelings that can suddenly appear up to a year after birth.

New mothers are expected to experience overwhelming love, joy, and happiness when their baby arrives, and generally this is the case. However, childbirth puts an enormous amount of stress on new mothers, and roughly 80 percent of new moms also experience negative feelings including:

* Depression

* Agitation

* Anger

* Emptiness

* Insomnia, and

* Anxiety

Postpartum Depression—Physical & Emotional Anguish

After birth, a woman's hormone levels drop suddenly and dramatically and this period is often accompanied by what seem to be unexplainable bouts of intense anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and panic. Then there is the fatigue associated with sleepless nights taking care of baby, and common experiences of pain. Surprisingly, there are few options of support when women face the sudden, often overwhelming, onset of physical and mental anguish. The focus of family, friends, and especially the new moms themselves, is entirely on the baby, ultimately leaving the mother unsupported as she suffers distressing emotional symptoms. Plus, while therapy and medication have proven helpful to new mothers, most women do not seek out professional assistance for what is often downplayed as the "baby blues".
But there is hope. Mommy Meditations is unique in that it is designed to finally bring attention back to the mother's well-being, empowering her with the tools to help overcome her unique challenges. This innovative system teaches techniques to make positive changes that can help a mother ease her mental and physical distress and allow her to be a healthier, happier and more effective mommy.

Meditation for Mothers: The Powers of Relaxation

Studies have shown that meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress and boosting mood, as well as easing chronic pain and improving the immune system. Through Mommy Meditation's targeted meditation system, women will have a better chance of maintaining their emotional balance and fully appreciating the joys of motherhood.

Earlier Recognition of Postpartum Depression

It's also important to note that 1 in 8 women suffer clinical mood disorders following birth, like postpartum depression, and often don't recognize their symptoms. This meditation system can help new mothers tune into their bodies and minds, beginning the postpartum coping and recovery processes. This may lead to earlier recognition of their bodies' warning signs, giving them the chance to get further help. Plus, Mommy Meditations can easily be coupled with therapy, medication, or any other treatment helpful to new moms.
Using this system will be a rare chance in a new mother's busy day to decompress, devote some attention to herself, and reconnect with her mind and body.

Mommy Meditations Webpage

Links for New Mothers

noreply@blogger.com (Mommy Meditations) — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:24:00 +0000

Mommy Meditations: Support for new moms during postpartum recovery.

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Mommy Meditations: Complete Track List & Demos

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Mommy Meditations: About Postpartum Depression

Why Choose Mommy Meditations: The Benefits of Meditation

Mommy Meditations: Helpful Resources for New Mothers

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Mommy Meditations: Support for new moms during postpartum recovery.