Here are my suggestions for things a freshly postpartum person may find quite handy, in no particular order… Organic EVOO Apply organic extra-virgin olive oil to your newborn’s bottom; this keeps meconium from sticking to skin and makes for much easier cleanup. Peri Bottle If you birthed at a hospital, they will let you takeContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Things You Need Postpartum”
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Winter Baby Care Tips
It’s a magical time of year… yet still, also a season that sees even the most laid-back of new parents preoccupied with planning around the weather and others’ germs, among other relevant winter concerns. A FEW BASIC BABY CARE TIPS FOR WINTER MONTHS: First, resist the urge to overdress your baby as babies can overheatContinueContinue reading “Winter Baby Care Tips”
Book Review: “Breastfeeding Made Simple” by Kendall-Tacket & Mohrbacher
I’ll start with this: baby-feeding questions tend to be high on a new parent’s priority list! Breastfeeding is an important part of the baby-making continuum that includes pregnancy and birth and is extended with the growing of baby outside the womb. Understanding how to feed your baby is crucial to learn during pregnancy, and knowingContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Breastfeeding Made Simple” by Kendall-Tacket & Mohrbacher”
Laughter in Labor
Having a good time in labor actually helps it progress. And why not be open to the possibility of enjoying yourself in labor? After all, it leads to the birth of your child — a momentous event worth celebrating! Studies have shown laughter offers many health benefits, including: helps manage pain – when muscles areContinueContinue reading “Laughter in Labor”
How To Afford a Doula
Whether a doula is on your list of must-haves or not, I implore you to invest in your birth experience to the best of your ability. I know it’s a privilege to be able to afford all the things that would bring you joy and make your life easier. But what I’m really trying toContinueContinue reading “How To Afford a Doula”
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