Emese Parker is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner (NP), perinatal mental health specialist, public health geek, and author. After completing bachelor of science degrees in exercise science and nursing, Parker earned her master of science in nursing from Boston College, and master of public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has over twenty years of experience in healthcare and loves partnering with women of all ages as they navigate their distinct journeys through life.
In her current role as women’s health NP, Parker strives to promote health and wellness through compassionate, holistic care, while empowering women to make informed decisions about their bodies. Her devotion to improving care for the marginalized has fueled her involvement in public health leadership positions with organizations like the University of California San Francisco and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Disparities Collaborative.
Her new book is called To Carry Wonder is a fun new type of pregnancy book aimed to nurture, inspire and equip mamas and mamas-to-be. In this two-in-one keepsake, women can enjoy a curated blend of story and art with evidence-based insight across the four trimesters. Parker draws from her own personal and clinical experiences with pregnancy, providing practical support via candid memoirs and conversational heart-to-hearts—to inspire wholeness in pregnancy and motherhood.
A portion of the book proceeds go to International Justice Mission (IJM), a global non-profit committed to combatting violence and slavery.
Resources
Emese Parker's on IG @tocarrywonder or visit tocarrywonder.com to buy her book, to learn more work or even to grab some free educational content
What is a fundal height? Lisa Goldstein, CNM from Jamaica Hospital explains in this short video
What is matrescence- Ted Talk by Alexandra Sacks
International Justice Mission - portion of each book sale goes to this organization!
Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Mother Wit General Resources
Thriving After Birth (an online course)
60 Min Consultation: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off
Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity
Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers (an online course)
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