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Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas
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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Herb Highlight: Fenugreek Herb Highlight: Fenugreek
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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Milk Be Gone – When You’re Ready to Stop Nursing Milk Be Gone – When You’re Ready to Stop Nursing
National Breastfeeding Month is well underway! We enjoy sharing knowledge, tips and tricks about nursing during this month with all of you. One aspect of breastfeeding that is overlooked during this month is weaning and drying up your milk. Eventually every nursing relationship comes to an end. We’d been hearing a lot of feedback […]
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National Breastfeeding Month is well underway! We enjoy sharing knowledge, tips and tricks about nursing during this month with all of you. One aspect of breastfeeding that is overlooked during this month is weaning and drying up your milk. Eventually every nursing relationship comes to an end. We’d been hearing a lot of feedback […]
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month! Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month!
August is National Breastfeeding Month. During the month you’ll see education about breastfeeding laws, workplace breastfeeding/pumping rights, breastfeeding tips, and more. We wanted to introduce this month by sharing about Our Lady of La Leche. Our Lady of La Leche is our breastfeeding support tea. It is full of galactagogues (herbs or foods which stimulate […]
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August is National Breastfeeding Month. During the month you’ll see education about breastfeeding laws, workplace breastfeeding/pumping rights, breastfeeding tips, and more. We wanted to introduce this month by sharing about Our Lady of La Leche. Our Lady of La Leche is our breastfeeding support tea. It is full of galactagogues (herbs or foods which stimulate […]
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Galactagogues: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Best Friend Galactagogues: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Best Friend
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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