• 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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  • A Closer Look at Honey Benefits A Closer Look at Honey Benefits

    14 Sep , 2016

    September is National Honey month!  In honor of this sweet, sticky month we thought we’d take a break from the typical “herb highlight” and offer you a “honey highlight!!” Yum yum! Let’s take a closer look at honey benefits.  Honey and tea are an obvious pairing but did you know that honey has a number […]

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    September is National Honey month!  In honor of this sweet, sticky month we thought we’d take a break from the typical “herb highlight” and offer you a “honey highlight!!” Yum yum! Let’s take a closer look at honey benefits.  Honey and tea are an obvious pairing but did you know that honey has a number […]

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  • Herb Highlight: Fenugreek Herb Highlight: Fenugreek

    31 Aug , 2016

    Fenugreek is perhaps the best-known herb among breastfeeding mothers.  This herb is popular in Mediterranean cooking and has a distinct flavor which reminds many people of black licorice. Many people sprout the seeds and use them in salads as well.  It is the seeds that are used by herbalists and incorporated in a variety of […]

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    Fenugreek is perhaps the best-known herb among breastfeeding mothers.  This herb is popular in Mediterranean cooking and has a distinct flavor which reminds many people of black licorice. Many people sprout the seeds and use them in salads as well.  It is the seeds that are used by herbalists and incorporated in a variety of […]

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