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…)
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…)
This has got to be one of my favorite and easiest meals I make so far. It's as healthy as you can get and packed with flavor! Best yet, it will be lunch for a few days. (more…)
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…)
This is one of my favorite quick go-to recipes for dinner. This is also one of those that I play by ear with ingredients :-). (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...
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 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…)
Who knew that one tiny person could need so much! Here are the basic necessities to keep in mind when preparing your registry. (more…)
This is the #1 conversation I have with breastfeeding moms. They want to know how to increase their milk supply because they believe it is low. First thing they would have to do is determine if they truly have a low supply, what is the cause, and what are ways to increase it. While I will briefly touch on the first two subjects, this article will focus mainly on ways to increase a mother’s milk supply. (more…)
