Nurtured Body is a pregnancy and birth education space created to support the body through the physical and emotional transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum.

This work grew from years of hands-on experience with pregnant and postpartum bodies — noticing how people respond to touch, breath, and movement, and how much safety and regulation matter during times of change. Over time, it became clear that preparation isn’t only about information. It’s also about how the body is held, supported, and cared for.

At the center of Nurtured Body is a respect for the pelvis, the pelvic floor, and the nervous system — and for how these systems respond to simplicity. We focus on creating conditions that allow the body to soften, open, and adapt rather than forcing outcomes.

Carry and Hold were created as part of this approach. They are unscented body oils designed to support touch — not as aromatherapy or stimulation, but as tools for glide, warmth, and containment. Carry is used during pregnancy and birth preparation to support connection, movement, and tissue ease. Hold is used postpartum to support grounding, comfort, and reconnection.

Our courses and products are designed to work together. Education offers understanding and guidance; touch offers a way to experience that understanding in the body. Breath, movement, and hands-on care are not separate — they inform one another.

Nurtured Body does not teach a single way to give birth or recover. We honor that each body and each experience is different. Our work supports awareness, informed choice, and trust in the body’s capacity to move through change.

Nurtured Body exists for those who want preparation and care that feels steady, embodied, and deeply respectful of the body.