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So Many Breastfeeding Products! How do I pick one?
We know it can be hard and frustrating to test out different breastfeeding products (and a lot of money) On the one hand it's great there are so many products, because everyones families, babies and breasts are so different. This means someone used product that didn't...
How Do You Decide Which Pet Is Best For Your Family
Learning to care for a pet, as a child can be such a positive experience. They can provide so many learning opportunities, companionship, and entertainment. As long as you the parent, are ready for the financial and time commitments this life lesson takes. After all...
5 yoga positions to prepare you for labor (that anyone can do!)
You do not have to be an experienced Yogi to reap the benefits that prenatal yoga has to offer. Many people actually start their journey with yoga during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga can be gentle. Its purpose is to create strength and stability for your body during...
Anxiety during pregnancy: What is it, when is it too much, and what to do about it
Contrary to the cultural fantasy (read: pregnant women living in bliss for all nine months of pregnancy), pregnant women experience a vast range of both welcomed and unwelcomed emotions as they prepare for their baby’s arrival. Anxiety is one of them. Feeling anxious...
Perfectly Poised for Pregnancy
The hopes and dreams of welcoming a new baby can bring excitement of all things cute and tiny.... Before you let your imagination run wild with nursery decor and baby name ideas. There is a significant amount of planning and preparation that needs to be executed. The...
TV Births Debunked..
“No one told me THAT was going to happen!!!” You may here this all the time from women after labor, when your colleagues come back to work after maternity leave or when your cousin had her baby last month. Birth is the world of the unknown. We get short...
Our Favorite Baby Books for Cold Nights
These cold nights can make you want to cuddle up with a good book. It is even cozier when you cuddle up with your little cutie pies to start them down the path of a love of reading. You may think your newborn may be to small for book reading but it can teach a baby...
Postpartum Recovery… with a sick newborn
Postpartum recovery with a sick baby makes it very difficult for a mom to address her physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Today, I'm going to share with you my experience of having a sick newborn and ideas on how to get through it, get past it and most...
Holistic Practices for Pregnancy Relief
As someone educated in several holistic modalities, I find it incredibly important to share my knowledge with those who need it. During pregnancy I find that holistic practices are especially beneficial. Since many women are trying to find natural ways to provide...