What is a Postpartum Doula? “What is a Postpartum Doula?” is the first and most commonly asked question I get from people. Once I explain what I do, often people say; “I should have had one!” To which I reply
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
Benefits of Breastfeeding Breast milk is the ideal form of nutrition for infants, as it provides a close to perfect composition of vitamins, protein, and fat and is easier to digest than formula. Breastfeeding not only benefits mothers
The Importance of Doula Care
The Importance of Doula Care Hello there! My name is Madeline Guilloux, I’m 19 and I’m excitedly pursuing my certification to become a doula! As early as I can remember, my dream was to be a mother and to
The Art of the Sacred Belly Bind
The Art of the Sacred Belly Bind Belly binding involves wrapping the postpartum mama’s belly to support her physically and to aid in the healing after childbirth. A long strip of fabric is wrapped around the belly from the ribcage
Postpartum Anxiety: The “Hidden Disorder”
Postpartum Anxiety: The “Hidden Disorder” As a new mom or soon-to-be mom, you are constantly hearing about the dangers of Postpartum Depression, or PPD. What we don’t hear enough of, though, is the other silent malady… Postpartum Anxiety, or
Birth Balls: Use in Pregnancy and Labor
Birth Balls: Use in Pregnancy and Labor Birth balls, commonly recognized as exercise balls, have been used for many purposes over the last ten years, including physical therapy, abdominal exercise, and most recently to aid pregnancy and labor. Its shape
What is a Postpartum Doula?
What is a Postpartum Doula? Bringing home a newborn harbors many challenges, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth baby. These challenges may be physical. They may be mental. Most of the time, they are a combination of
Business Tips
Business Tips From Demetria Clark Business Tips from Demetria Clark. Run your best business and maximize your potential for connection and growth. 1. Make your first goal of the year to have an emergency fund for extra expenses, like additional
Yoga for the most common physical issues of pregnancy!
Yoga for the most common physical issues of pregnancy! Many women start to practice yoga for the first time while they are pregnant! This is the time when body needs more attention and care: weight gain puts extra
Wellness During Pregnancy
Wellness During Pregnancy By Lily Carter Nourishing your body, and taking care of yourself, is perhaps the greatest gift you can give your unborn baby. Wellness is so important because it allows you to support yourself as you are