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What is a Microbiome? My name is Kim Sabin. I am the owner of Birthing Days. I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a Breastfeeding Educator, and a Bereavement Specialist. I am very passionate about helping women achieve the
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Doula is for Dad, Too! Labor and birth aren’t just challenging for Mom, but Dad can and does have his share of negative thoughts alongside the positive ones. Having a labor support person (doula) during labor and birth can
Writing a Plan for the Third Stage
Writing a Plan for the Third Stage Childbirth involves three stages, the first is the onset of labor and lasts until the cervix is fully dilated to ten centimeters, the second stage involves the baby moving through the birth canal
Increasing Milk Supply with Herbs
Herbally Yours Naturally fortifying and increasing milk supply. by: Demetria Clark Increasing milk supply is a huge topic for breastfeeding parents. For most, this isn’t a true issue, but if you are experiencing this, these recipes may help. Many now
Inducing Labor
Inducing Labor Whether due to concerns about medical professionals wanting to push induction, or due to the feeling of being “done” as pregnancy becomes increasingly uncomfortable, or due to just being ready to meet their new little ones, it
Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor
Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor Are you approaching your due date or has your due date already passed? You might be wondering how you can induce labor at home. With your doctor’s approval, one of the most effective things you
Stephanie Holthus
Meet Stephanie! Stephanie has been interested in birth since she was a little girl. When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, “A baby doctor” would always be her response. The birth of her first son, in
Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding Basics Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby. Understanding how breastfeeding works and having the proper support can help you have a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby. Where do I start? Ideally, baby will have
Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy Whether or not to continue/start exercising and whether or not it’s safe for baby is always a well discussed topic by a mother and her support system during the duration of her pregnancy. When health care