• 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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  • 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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  • Galactagogues: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Best Friend Galactagogues: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Best Friend

    26 Jul , 2013

    is  Galactagogues are synthetic or plant-derived substances that promote milk production and lactation and in humans and other animals. According to Dr. Aviva Romm, galactagogues stimulate the production or flow of breast milk in lactating women.  They may act hormonally, or may include herbs that are nutritive, to improve milk quality and quantity. Galactagogues are […]

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    is  Galactagogues are synthetic or plant-derived substances that promote milk production and lactation and in humans and other animals. According to Dr. Aviva Romm, galactagogues stimulate the production or flow of breast milk in lactating women.  They may act hormonally, or may include herbs that are nutritive, to improve milk quality and quantity. Galactagogues are […]

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