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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...
The Chicago New Moms Groups
New moms today are prepared to have a baby. They attend regular prenatal appointments with their OB or midwife. They take childbirth classes in hopes of understanding the experience of birth. And to plan for the birth they intend to have. They may even take infant...
What you need to know about Placenta Encapsulation
Moms of all philosophies, cultures, orientations and socio-economic status are turning to the experts for Placenta Preparation, recognizing the benefits of ingesting their placenta. Tradition and holistic medical customs embrace some potential advantages that derive...
Mission Propelle and Blooming Bosses Summer Camp
Annie Warshaw, a dear friend, previous teaching colleague and owner of Mission Propelle, an elementary school program that empowers girls using Yoga and Reading. Helping girls find their strengths and make their mark on the world has been Annie's focus for as long as...
Winter Fun in the Neighborhoods of Chicago
Have you seen all the downtown attractions, been to the main museums last year, or just plain not interested in the crowds. Check out all the winter fun you can have all over the city! THE RINK AT THE PARK With historic Wrigley Field as a backdrop, The Rink is at the...
How to Enjoy the Holidays … with a Newborn
The New You, The New Family, The New Holiday Season… Every family has their own traditions whether it is flying to your sister’s out of state or hosting the celebration at your own home, heading downtown to see the lights or getting to all the cookie parties....
I Wanted A Water Birth, Soooo Bad!
What happens when it does not quite go the way you planned... I was 24 when I was pregnant with my son, Jacob. (who I am currently in the process of high school applications for, ugh!) I was young and didn’t know much about birth but, there was some part of me...
Baby Must Haves for Surviving Chicago Winters
Chicago winters can be brutal. Cold, windy and wet. Not an ideal place to carry around a miniature person that can’t regulate it’s own temperature well. As parents, we have to do everything we can to keep out littles ones warm and safe through every season. Don’t let...