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 Infants and Chiropractic Care

October 23, 2017
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"I dedicate this blog to a little guy who has had a rough go at life just within the first few days. While he lies in the NICU fighting for strength this little one has been through more trauma than me and you.  This is my cousin’s little boy and thankfully through much prayer and wisdom of the doctors this young one is surviving bacterial meningitis. While we have no idea what the after effects will be, it is a miracle he was able to survive and I look forward to one day to hold him and meet him." -...

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The New York Milk Bank- Saving Babies One Ounce at a Time

October 11, 2017
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Earlier this week, I had the absolute pleasure of touring the New York Milk Bank and meeting with Roseanne, the operations manager. This is a very special place where women can donate their extra breastmilk to babies in the NICU in order to help them "survive and thrive". It is a non-profit organization operated by five awesome ladies and several volunteers.  (more…)

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Aromatherapy Monday: Benefits for Labor and Birth

August 21, 2017
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Aromatherapy has an array of benefits in all aspects of life. Labor and birth may be the hardest yet most incredible moment of a woman's life. Aromatherapy provides several benefits on this journey. In the upcoming weeks, we will talk about how to apply essential oils while in labor, which ones to use, and the do's and don'ts! (more…)

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Adjusting Your First Child to the New Baby

August 16, 2017
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As a Postpartum Doula, I get asked quite frequently by second time parents how to introduce their new baby to an older sibling (who is still pretty young). To this point, big brother or sister has been the only child. They got mommy’s attention whenever they wanted it. They were the star of the show! Now this new little person enters the home and big brother or sister may not quite know how to handle it. Here are a few tips to help with the adjustment. (more…)

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Interviewing Your Potential Doula

July 26, 2017
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You’ve decided to hire a birth or postpartum doula, but now what? It’s best to interview a few doulas to see who you click with and feel the most comfortable with. Here are a few questions to keep in mind to ask during the interview: (more…)

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Aromatherapy Monday: Carrier Oils and Dilution

July 24, 2017
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Carrier oils are oils (usually a type of cooking oil) used to dilute the essential oils prior to applying to the skin. You always want to dilute essential oils before applying to minimize adverse reactions. Remember that they are highly concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way.  (more…)

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