• The Baby Blues & What You Can Do The Baby Blues & What You Can Do

    16 Feb , 2023
    The Baby Blues, also called postpartum depression, is a common but often under-diagnosed condition that affects new mothers. This condition can cause feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fatigue that can show up about seven days after birth and can last for several months. We're here to help. The Baby Blues, also called postpartum depression, is a common but often under-diagnosed condition that affects new mothers. This condition can cause feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fatigue that can show up about seven days after birth and can last for several months. We're here to help.

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  • Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas

    12 Aug , 2022

      What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or...   What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or...

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  • What I wish I knew before getting pregnant... What I wish I knew before getting pregnant...

    13 Jun , 2022

    Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s... Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s...

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  • Squats vs. Kegels: Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy Squats vs. Kegels: Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy

    11 Apr , 2022

    And all mamas collectively shout, “I thought all I had to do during pregnancy was sit around, eat all the time, and grow a baby!”  Well, yes and no. Before we get started, you must know, there is not a quick fix or one size fits all for prenatal exercise or health. Every mama is different and should be treated as such. A study published in the Research quarterly for... And all mamas collectively shout, “I thought all I had to do during pregnancy was sit around, eat all the time, and grow a baby!”  Well, yes and no. Before we get started, you must know, there is not a quick fix or one size fits all for prenatal exercise or health. Every mama is different and should be treated as such. A study published in the Research quarterly for...

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  • This Isn’t the Blog We Intended To Post Today Paris Attacks

    03 Dec , 2015

    Today we were going to post a blog about herbal DIY gift ideas. And then the breaking news headline flashed across our screens and we took pause- yet again.  As we’re still reeling from the attacks in Paris, processing yesterday’s news and reading an article saying there have been 355 mass shootings in this country […]

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