Many pregnancy websites and books will tell you that you need a birth plan, and that it’s one of the things you should pack in your hospital or birth center bag. But is it really necessary? You may have strong feelings about whether you want medication during your labor, who you want in the room …
We are often asked by prospective clients, “What is the difference between a midwife and a doula, and do I need both?” The short answer is that a midwife delivers your baby, while a doula is present to help comfort and support you before, during, and after your labor. A midwife is a medical professional …
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Can we talk for real for a moment about isolation after pregnancy? I frequently speak with new moms about the rollercoaster of emotions that many women experience after having a baby. I would like to take a moment to separate this from postpartum depression or anxiety. Those things need to be treated with medication, this …
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As new parents its hard to find the time to remember why you fell in love in the first place. There are a lot of hurdles to making that connection. Whether it’s a baby who sleeps in the middle of you or the pure exhaustion of motherhood. The perfect solution is a date night in! …
As doulas we have seen many families impacted by tongue ties. When a family struggles with tongue tie and breastfeeding they want solutions asap. Support and correct direction are key to overcoming tongue tie and its impacts on breastfeeding. One of our trusted providers, Bryant Harris of TruCentered Chiropractic, has partnered with other professionals that …
This blog hits straight to the core of how to increase breast milk supply. So many new mothers worry about the amount of milk they are producing and want to know what they can do to keep it or to increase it. Here we examine an NIH study of what works and what does not. …
The hospital has released you and the time has come to begin the postpartum journey at home. So what gear do you need to heal and start motherhood off on the right foot? Here’s a list of supplies to have BEFORE the baby arrives. Click links to order! Large cotton underwear Various sizes of pads …
Facing the holidays with a new baby can be a bit overwhelming. From baby’s point of view, there are so many new people, smells, and traditions, so the whole thing can feel really overwhelming. When you’re headed over the river and through the woods, here are some tips to survive the holidays. Bring baby’s familiar …
As anyone who has ever lived in Annapolis knows, the Blue Angels fly every May for graduation. My family started a fun tradition of having a picnic lunch and watching the Angels do their incredible show. It always seems to be a hot day, so we pack a big lunch with lots of water, and …
Easter is just around the corner and while your baby may be tiny, they definitely deserve a gift from the Easter Bunny. You probably don’t want to be stuffing your sweet little babe full of candy, so we’ve come up with some great ideas to include in the basket. The Teething Egg– This rubbery little …
