The get your body back attitude is a surefire way to actually make things worse. It takes 10 months for your body to change and things like your abdominals to separate. It may take way more than 6 weeks for them to heal and be ready for intense exercise. Try taking it...
As doulas we can talk for days about how to care for someone in labor. But we went through the list to pick our top ways that a partner can care for the person they love the most! Don’t Take Anything Personally This is the day that we all let everything...
There are many things doulas do to help mothers to feel more comfortable during intensive labor contractions. However, massage tends to be the most pleasant and effective way to bring up those endorphins at the right place and time. Relaxation is achieved most...
“So why do I keep hearing recommendations from people to take them to a chiropractor? Is it safe? Does it do anything? Why would a baby need to see a chiropractor?” These are all incredibly common questions that I get when I tell people that I am a chiropractor...
BACK UP, BACK UP, BACK UP. Need I say more? When you work with an agency there is a strong back up system. If your postpartum doula has a birth to attend, there is another doula who can step in and support your family that day. If your labor doula comes down with the...
Everyone knows you need more folate (aka “folic acid”), B vitamins, iron, and calcium in pregnancy. But there are 2 super important nutrients that can not only support babies, development but help Mama prepare for labor. Vitamin D Did you know that having...
