Good News! Food Choice Doesn’t Determine the Quality of Breast Milk. Thank God, Because I love Cheeseburgers. An ad campaign in Brazil has set out to warn mothers about their food choices while breastfeeding. This new campaign is called “your child is what you eat.” The add depicts newborns nursing unhealthy food choices instead of mothers milk. While the intent of … Read More
Birth Trauma Confessions: My Emergency Birth Was Most Healing
Birth Trauma Confessions: Why My Emergency Birth Was My Most Healing I have four beautiful children. My first 3 births were non-emergency, but very traumatic for me. I sustained injuries from my birth. Doctors weren’t present for two of my births. Obstetricians ignored my health concerns and disrespected me throughout my prenatal care visits. Nurses pushed interventions I did not want. … Read More
True Cost of a Bereavement Doula
True Cost of a Bereavement Doula? Clients and doula certification organizations alike, refer to grief and loss doulas as “invaluable.” I am here to invalidate the belief that this work should be done without compensation. Bereavement doulas provide individualized support to families who are experiencing a loss. They provide an intricate understanding of how grief effects people, throughout every stage … Read More
I’m Pregnant! Now What? 6 Things to Add To Your Zombie Apocalypse Checklist.
A Pregnancy Checklist and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide! Now that your pregnant, you need to make a plan! You have to be ready for anything when you have kids, even a Zombie Apocalypse! 1. Find a Care Provider! Whether you are looking for a holistic midwife or a medical obstetrician, you will need a pregnancy care provider! Call your … Read More
7 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know
For people who are new to the concept of therapeutic touch the idea of undressing, getting under a sheet, and having someone touch your skin can be a little unnerving. Many people feel awkward and embarrassed, because they don’t know what to expect. Here are 7 things Your massage therapist wants you to know: Be on time. We are busy, and … Read More
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