Tending to Families when Baby is in Crisis with Ally Kayton

In this episode of The Sacred Window Podcast, guest Ally Kayton, a neonatal nurse practitioner and mental health counselor, discuss the challenges and support systems for families with babies in the NICU. Ally highlights the growing importance of mental health awareness and family-centered care in these environments, explaining that doulas can serve as a vital part of the support system. The conversation emphasizes the crucial need for prenatal, postpartum, and trauma-informed care, with Ally sharing her efforts to meet these needs through parent support groups and a quality improvement committee. Ultimately, the episode underscores the profound impact of holding space for families and the essential role of doulas in providing emotional and practical support.About Ally:Ally Kayton is a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Integrative Mental Health Counselor, and the founder of Sage & Stone Holistic Counseling. With over 25 years in the NICU and advanced training in trauma-informed care, yoga therapy, and postpartum mental health, Ally helps families navigate the emotional and physical complexities of birth, crisis, and recovery. Her work centers on compassion, holistic healing, and empowering families to move from surviving to thriving. She is also passionate about supporting clinicians and first responders facing burnout, offering mental health care and holistic strategies to restore balance and prevent compassion fatigue.Allyson Kayton, IMHC, DNP, APRN, NNP‑BC, RMHIFounder | Integrative Mental Health CounselorSage & Stone Holistic CounselingServing Florida (Telehealth) & Coaching Nationwidewww.sageandstoneholisticcounseling.comally@sageandstoneholisticcounseling.comInstagram: @‌sageandstonecounselingAre you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt .