Holistic Therapy & Birth Services with Shelly Varelli

08/01/2026

🌟FREE Postpartum Guide & Journal 🌟 Link below ⬇️
One thing I wish more people understood is that “postpartum” is not a diagnosis.
It defines a ‘period of time’ after giving birth.
🌟During that time, families can experience an incredibly wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. At one end of the spectrum are the normal adjustments of new parenthood and the temporary “baby blues.” Somewhere in the middle are postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, rage, grief, and other mood disorders that deserve recognition and treatment. At the far end of the spectrum is postpartum psychosis (PPP). This a rare (1 in 1000) but serious psychiatric emergency. 🆘
🌟When highly publicized cases of postpartum psychosis make the news, it’s easy for people to unintentionally blur these distinctions. But they are not the same.
🌟Most people struggling after birth are not experiencing psychosis. They may be quietly battling anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts that frighten them, overwhelming guilt, panic, or trauma while appearing to function on the outside.
🌟These “in-between” experiences are often overlooked because they don’t fit the dramatic stories we hear on the news.
🌟As a midwife, one of my goals is to help families understand the full spectrum of postpartum adjustment and mental health…not to create fear, but to create awareness. 💜
🌟The sooner we recognize when someone is struggling, the sooner we can offer support. No one should feel they have to wait until they’re in crisis before asking for help.

Postpartum deserves more than one definition. It deserves understanding, compassion, and informed conversation.
🌟One thing I also teach is that postpartum isn’t just about mental health - it’s a major physical, hormonal, relational, and identity transition as well. Mental health is one important part of that picture, but it isn’t the whole picture.

If more people understood postpartum as a season of recovery and adjustment rather than a single diagnosis, I think we’d recognize and support many more families before they reach a crisis.

🔗Link to the FREE guide in the comments below ⬇️

07/25/2026

Facts!

07/20/2026

See you there! On August 9, 2026, A Queen Empowering Queenz Inc. (AQEQ Inc.) will host Honor Her 2026 Black Tie, an unforgettable evening of elegance dedicated to recognizing women who are advancing maternal health, community wellness, health equity, leadership, and social impact throughout our region.This event is more than an awards ceremony—it is a movement.While we celebrate extraordinary women making a difference, we are also raising funds to support the Sacred Motherhood Initiative™, a program designed to reduce maternal and infant mortality, improve postpartum support, provide education, connect families to resources, and empower mothers to thrive.Your donation helps us:💜 Provide doula support to families in need💜 Offer maternal health education and advocacy services💜 Connect mothers to community resources and support systems💜 Train and develop future birth workers and community leaders💜 Support programs that improve outcomes for mothers, babies, youth, and families💜 Advance health equity and culturally responsive care in our communities. Every contribution—large or small—helps us move closer to a future where every mother is supported, every baby has a healthy start, and every woman knows her life and legacy matter.

Our Mission at A Queen Empowering Queenz Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering women, youth, and families through education, leadership development, maternal health initiatives, workforce training, and community support.Together, we can honor the women who paved the way, celebrate those making an impact today, and invest in healthier generations tomorrow.Donate today and help us Honor Her. Empower Her. Save Lives. Build Legacies.

07/15/2026

Placenta print of the day! This one for a rainbow baby. 🌈💕🌈

07/12/2026

Sometimes you gotta make do with the resources that are available. Go with what you got.

Placenta pick ups and drop offs are not always timeable or convenient, It’s also not critically urgent… Except when a hospital tries to implement a policy that doesn’t actually exist, like “your placenta needs to be removed from the premises within 30 minutes”. ➡️That policy doesn’t actually exist.

Nevertheless, I always do my best to arrange an appropriate time and location for pick up -whether it involves my traveling to where you’ve delivered, or having your doula, partner, or relative do a drop off at my office. 💕

For more information visit my website or reach out directly:
https://www.shellyvarelli.com/placentaencapsulation

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

This OB has the most inflated ego I may have ever seen. Where are my Doula friends at? I’d love to hear your thoughts about what you believe you are skilled to counsel clients about?

07/09/2026

Placenta of the day 💕

07/08/2026

Placenta of the day 💕

07/07/2026

Free Community Baby Shower on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Glass City Enrichment Center, 815 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605.

Bring the whole family for a fun and informative day. Connect with local organizations, explore helpful resources, play games, win prizes, and enjoy free snacks and desserts. This event is designed to support and strengthen families in our community.

To learn more, contact YWCA CCR&R at 419‑255‑5519 or [email protected]