On Friday, March 31 the FDA approved the use of the SNOO for safe, infant back sleep. Prior to this, the Happiest Baby company touted SNOO as having the ability to help babies sleep longer – an added “1 – 2 hours of sleep per night.” The device (FDA De...
So you’re a new mommy! Congratulations!! Now what?!? As much as feeding your newborn can be intuitive, it can also be a challenge. Watch this 5 minute video we created to learn all about feeding your new addition – from formula to first latch.
Years ago, when I was pregnant with my second son, I spent 2 weeks exiting every room I’d just entered because of the noxious smells. I know now that those smells were just everyday scents, but with hightened senses and hormones – everything made me sick. I had a hard...
Ever wonder how long that bottle can stay out? Did you just pump some “liquid gold” but forgot to slip it in the fridge?? Never fear – your handy “Milk Storage” pocket guide book is here! We took the CDC’s recommendations for breastmilk and formula fridge and freezer storage and...
Are you an aspiring doula or a seasoned doula looking to refresh some of your paperwork. As a doula training agency, we like to equip aspiring doulas with everytng they need to start a successful business. Recently, our marketing team created a beautiful and concise Client Intake form with matching...
So what exactly is a Birth Plan? A birth plan is your written instructions for how you want your delivery experience to go. Often times in the hospital setting, women feel pressured to conform to requests made by others. They’re not given the freedom to follow their body’s or their...
Many moons ago women would go to other women for assistance in giving birth. The women were trained in the art of birthwork, they understood how our bodies worked, and they were revered by community members as one who understood the cycle and natural unfolding of life. Today, especially in...
You may not know it, but Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is more common than most people realize. That’s because Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is based on hormones. You don’t have to be diabetic or even pre-diabetic to develop GDM during your pregnancy. Hormonal changes in a pregnant body subject a woman to...
Most doctors will tell you that you need to consume animal products for protein, iron and calcium. I know that I started drinking milk during my pregnancy solely because of a misinformed doctor. My oldest was born with severe respiratory allergies and to this day, I attribute it to my...
It might be counter-intuitive to say the best way to increase your breast milk production is to breastfeed more, but it’s true. The more often your baby latches and suckles, the more it stimulates your glands to produce milk. It may seem discouraging at first, and you may be tempted...
