Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailAs a birth doula, I often encourage my clients to use the acronym of BRAIN as they are talking with their provider about their care during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. But something that I just realized recently is that we should also be encouraging mothers to do this as […]
Your Cesarean Section Recovery Kit: What You Need to Know
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailWhen my water broke during my first pregnancy we waited a few hours for contractions to start, then when it seemed that nothing was happening we called our local hospital and were advised to come in to see if anything was happening. When we arrived, we were shocked to […]
21 Lactation Smoothie to Increase Your Milk Supply for Breastfeeding
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailLooking for a lactation smoothie to increase your milk supply then you have come to the right place. Breastfeeding is hard but also very rewarding and when you feel that your supply is starting to run low, you may feel discourage. So, we are sharing some recipes, treats and […]
The Truth About Postpartum Body Image You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailI sighed as I looked at myself in the mirror. It was nine or so months after the birth of my first child and things were not looking like I was told they would. I had a scar across my lower abdomen from the cesarean I didn’t know I […]
Halloween Ideas for Your Baby Bump
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailHave you noticed all the Halloween decor already? Me neither! All kidding aside, you probably saw Halloween decor out this early September. I saw Halloween decor on family homes last week. They are really enjoy Halloween and want to enjoy all things Halloween early or not sure what the […]
6 Weeks Postpartum: Practices to Add to Your Postpartum Recovery Plan
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailWestern postpartum care is abysmal. After you have gone through one of the most vulnerable times of your entire life, you are discharged after twenty-four hours {a bit longer if you had a cesarean birth}, and then don’t see your care provider again until 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. […]
Breastfeeding Hacks for Nursing Mamas
Systems to Help You Through the First Weeks Postpartum
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailYou might be preparing to bring home your baby, and think that you have everything figured out. You’ve washed, folded, and carefully put away those teeny, tiny clothes, installed your carseat, had family members sign up to bring meals, and made your home cozy to welcome the new member […]
How To Kick Start Your Self Care Plan Right Now
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailAre you looking for tips for self care in the mornings? Learn the best ways to kick start the day and creating a self care plan so you can feel refreshed, energized, and ready to take the day head on. Create a perfect (or near perfect) morning routine every […]
Baby Number 2: Bringing Home Baby
Your Friend Wants To Read This Too…FacebookTwitterPinterestStumbleUponBufferemailIf you are bringing home baby number two soon, you may be worried about your schedule, how your older little one will adjust, and if mothering two children will be a LOT harder than mothering one. So, here is the thing, yes, mothering two children can be harder, but […]
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