If you’ve recently become a parent, you are probably overwhelmed by all the baby products on the market — some of the most popular ones being baby carriers . Are they that convenient, though? How do …
4th Trimester Secrets
Changes After Childbirth Don’t Just Reset in an Instant After childbirth, the physical changes, feelings of discomfort, and emotions experienced during pregnancy and labor don’t just mysteriously reset in an …
What Every Breastfeeding Mom Needs to Know About Body Modifications
What Are Body Modifications and Can You Breastfeed With Them? Body Modifications are practices that include piercing and tattooing. They have been around for over 5,000 years and have experienced …
What is a Birth Team and Do I Need One?
Birth isn’t something that you have to do alone. In fact, it has been proven that continuous labor support results in better outcomes for both mothers and babies during childbirth. …
How to Survive Nighttime Nursing Sessions
Breastfeeding provides countless benefits to you, your baby and your family. As comforting and healthy as breastfeeding can be, it is not always easy in the first few weeks after …
How to Have a Happy Birth
Really – You Can Have a Happy Birth! In birth there are no guarantees. Unexpected events and circumstances can and do happen. There are several steps that you can take …
How Pitocin is Different Than Oxytocin
Pitocin is a medication that can be used for the induction of labor when a physician wants to jumpstart a labor. Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone …
When Do I Feed Baby? – Recognizing Hunger Cues
How Do I Know If My Baby is Hungry? Babies should be fed when they indicate hunger. Crying is a late indicator of hunger. Breastfeeding can be much easier for …
Guide to Breastfeeding for Dads
Dads don’t always realize how important their role is when it comes to breastfeeding and newborn care. Feeling left out is how they may feel since mom is the only …
Oils and Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Oils Have you wondered about or considered using essential oils during your pregnancy? Grab this guide for some tips for support for you and baby! You can grab …