Postpartum Care in African American Women I am writing an article about postpartum doula in the black community. I am passionate about women of color and the high infant mortality rate that faces black women in pregnancy and labor. I
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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
Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping
Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping At birth, a newborn infant has a cord attached to itself which is attached to the placenta which provides oxygen and nutrients to growing infants. Traditionally in hospitals babies are born and the cord
Why have a birth plan?
Why have a birth plan? by Sara Fernberg While no two births are identical, and your birth may not go as planned, it is important to have a document or outline of your wants and expectations for your birth journey.
Six is the New Four
Six is the New Four! by Alexa Weeks There has been a re-evaluation of the timing and progression of labor sort of going on behind the scenes for awhile now. While many have clung to the Friedman curve to measure
Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy
Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy Being pregnant takes its toll on you. Fatigue, nausea, exhaustion, and that’s just to name a few. It’s no wonder, though, with all that’s happening to your body. Once we discover we’re pregnant we start
Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas.
Lactating? Skip the cookies and teas. “I use oatmeal and tea to bump up my supply!” Lactation is a confusing subject for most new mothers. Societal barriers are preventing us from seeing it frequently and most women have no idea
How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth
How to “Trust the Process” in Childbirth Trusting is a big word. We oftentimes say we trust others, but do not even trust our own selves. The nurturance of our babies and bonding that would be necessary in
The Difficult Baby
The Difficult Baby I firmly believe that a baby who seems unsettled most of the time is trying to communicate that there is something wrong. There are SO many components to being healthy, our well being depends greatly on
Breastfeeding Rates in the United States of America: Our Largest Public Health Issue
Breastfeeding Rates in the United States of America: Our Largest Public Health Issue Breastfeeding is the normative standard for mammals, including us humans. Breastfeeding is not “better than” anything else- it just is. Everything else is a substitute that