Why Are Partners At Birth Important? Why Dads Matter! Partners are the missing piece in the modern day birth culture equation. Gone are the days of the nervous fathers pacing the waiting room of the maternity ward with a cigar in their mouth. Partners weren’t always “allowed” to be with the birthing women during labor. This is a relatively new win … Read More
Wish I had a Doula: as a Young First Time Mom
I wish I had a Doula When: I was a Young, First Time Mom (Guest post for Rebecca Lemke) I was pregnant with my first son when I was eighteen years old! I am the oldest kid from a large family, type A personality. I am a researcher and a planner. You couldn’t tell me anything! I read everything I could … Read More
Dr. Josh Wilson – Edmond Family Chiropractor
Meet Dr. Josh Wilson of Wilson Family Chiropractic in Edmond What brought you into the specialty of family chiropractic? I love kids! One of my mentors had a pediatric chiropractic office. She took care of my wife and my oldest son while I was in school and when she got pregnant with our second child. When my second son was born, … Read More
10 Free Activities for Your Kids: Summer 2016
10 Free Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer 2016 Fun and Free Summer Activities in Oklahoma City Area. The kids are finally out of school! Don’t get stuck in a boring summer rut! Enjoy this list of fun things to do with your family this summer! Sam Noble Museum The first Monday of every month between 10:00am-5:00pm kids under … Read More
Pregnancy Essential Oils for Common Ailments
Practical Essential Oil Use During Pregnancy NAUSEA/MORNING SICKNESS Ginger Essential Oil is a wonderful remedy for nausea during morning sickness! I recommend smelling it ( Inhalation), or applying it to your nausea acupressure point on your wrist. (Neiguan (P-6) ) If you are like me and hate the smell ginger, Orange oil may be a good alternative for you! HEARTBURN Peppermint … Read More
Crazy Pregnancy Symptoms You will Not Believe!
Here Are Some Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Everyone knows about the normal stuff: Like the weird pregnancy cravings, growing belly, and the “morning” sickness. Here are some weird but common pregnancy symptoms. Weird Dreams. Some pregnant women suffer from strange pregnancy dreams. Some sources suggest that vivid dreams occur during pregnancy not because expectant mothers dream more, … Read More
Best BBQ in Oklahoma: Top 5 barbecue Picks
Best BBQ in Oklahoma: My Top barbecue 5 Picks I am a picky one when it comes to food, especially BBQ. I’m pretty sure I’ve been to EVERY Barbecue joint in Oklahoma city and the surrounding areas. I guess that makes me some kind of expert, right??? I am definitely one of those people that would rather cook something for … Read More
Difference Between a Doula and Family Member
What’s the Difference Between a Doula and Family Member? Can’t My Husband/Mom/Friend be My Doula? Beautifully Connected Doulas are trained in labor support at a professional level. Our only purpose is support and serve you! You deserve the rock-star treatment, and will get it with our professional doulas. Professionally Trained, Certified, and Insured We are trained to understand the physiological and hormonal progression … Read More
New Baby Must Haves: A list of newborn care items.
Baby Shower Registry List: New Baby Must Haves Filling out a registry is intimidating! What kind and how many items do you REALLY need? Here is our list of MUST HAVE New Baby Registry Items. Diapers 2 small bags of newborn size 1 Big box of size one 2 Big boxes of size two ALL THE REST SIZE 3. Realistically, … Read More
Save Money on Doula Services
How Can I Save Money for My Doula Services? How can I make doula services affordable for my family? A pretty simple question, and I get asked this a lot! All day everyday, we as Americans live a life of excess. We have what we need, in fact we have more than we need! Many of us have money sucking habits! … Read More