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…)
Congratulations!! You have a bun in the oven!! The first thing you are probably asking yourself is, “okay, so what do I eat!??” If you are anything like I was when I first became pregnant, you are probably feeling very confused and left hearing a million different suggestions on how important it is to get your protein and take your prenatal or you’ve probably heard, “just eat what you’re craving!” The amount of advice coming your way can be quite overwhelming and can leave you feeling like you don’t even know where to start. I would like to help you...
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...
This week's guest writer is Dr. Jonathan Dale- a chiropractor from Dale Family Chiropractic. At Dale Family Chiropractic the discussion of infertility with couples is no strange topic. Chiropractic over the centuries has helped many patients maintain their health and start families. In order to understand how chiropractic helps couples conceive, we must understand how chiropractic care works. (more…)
