Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. It’s a way to provide all kinds of benefits to your baby and yourself. What new moms realize is that it can be hard! These are 11 tips to help you on your breastfeeding journey. (more…)
When a mom brings up wanting to hire a doula for her birth, her partner may be a little skeptical. Is this person replacing me? What can she do that I can’t? Does my partner not think I can handle this? Guess what- it’s none of those! Your doula would be a member of your team! She doesn’t replace you. Your partner has all the confidence in you. Your doula, your OB or midwife, the nurses, and you are all part of mom’s birth team! You all work together to help mom have a beautiful birth experience. So how can...
Dr. Jonathan Dale of Dale Family Chiropractic is our guest this week! The mother’s body changes as she undergoes the event of pregnancy. During the first 3 weeks of pregnancy a major miracle takes place. Where two cells meet together, they rapidly divide and become 10 trillion cells each with a distinct purpose to develop into a target organ with specific functions. The whole 35-40 weeks is a crucial time period to ensure optimal development. (more…)
Getting sick in general is no fun, but it’s even worse when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding! I am not a doctor nor a nutritionist, but have done my research. Be sure to do your own research and talk to your doctor before starting anything! Here are a few natural remedies to get over that cold quickly: (more…)
A Birth and/or Postpartum Doula is a wonderful investment for this incredible time in your life. Don't let the opportunity pass. Here are a couple of way you can save up for a Birth or Postpartum Doula! (more…)
When searching for a Birth Doula, you may notice it’s not one set fee across the board. They can range anywhere from free to $2500.00 – even in the same geographical area. So where does a Doula’s fees come from? Trust me, we aren’t pulling it out of thin air or trying to take advantage by creating a “high fee.” There is much to consider when setting a fee, including packages offered, skills offered, various trainings offered, and so on. This is also our career for many of us. It’s not a hobby. So we need to try to earn a...
When you hear the word “postpartum”, your first thought it often Postpartum Depression. Not many people associate it with its literal meaning “following childbirth”, which is the time period mothers and families need the most help on their parenthood journey. In comes the Postpartum Doula! (more…)
There are many misconceptions of what a birth doula is. We are not a midwife, a medical provider, or only for certain minded group of women. We don’t advocate for the mom or replace the partner. We aren’t a luxury. So then what is a doula? (more…)
As I hit 28 weeks in my pregnancy, our little one decided he was tired of waiting and wanted out. As a result, I have been put on strict bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. Going from 100mph and doing 500 things at once, to a screeching halt at 0 has been extremely difficult and frustrating (especially since nesting has hit hardcore)! So these are some things I have found to survive bed rest for 12 weeks. Let me know if you have any tricks that helped you survive! (more…)
Trying to figure out what to bring to the hospital can be overwhelming. Here is a great list so you don't forget the important things! (more…)
