Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0 You did it!! Baby is here, and you’re getting the hang of life at home with a new person. However- you’re ready to get out and see your friends, head to the store, or swing by the Mommy and Me class you heard about on the hospital tour…..but …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0Have you ever considered what type of parent you want to be? For me, almost thirteen years ago, I knew what type of parent I *WASN’T* going to be. However, the actual parenting tenets that I now employ were a slow manifestation over time as I learned what …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0What if I am done having children? Making a decision about post birth contraception is a normal part of the pregnancy and birth journey. Permanent sterilization may be an option for those who are considered to be completely finished building their families, or those who choose not to …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0Occasionally, folks may have issues with hormonal methods of birth control. Weight fluctuations, mood swings, physical discomforts are just some of the reasons why someone would choose to forego the hormonal methods and barrier methods may be cumbersome for others. In these instances, choosing to use a “rhythm …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total1Intrauterine Devices Considering the IUD can be used as a hormonal AND non-hormonal birth control, we decided to do a post dedicated to the IUD only. The IUD is a tiny “T” shaped device that is inserted through the cervix and into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0In our last post, we discussed hormonal birth control and all the risks and benefits that are associated with those methods. Today, we will begin discussing the barrier methods of birth control which include the diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, spermicide, and condoms. Barrier methods work by preventing the …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total4As doulas we are here to support you and provide the education you need in order to feel like you are making the best decision for your family. Considering all your options when it comes to preventing pregnancy can feel like a monumental task even on the best …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total1 Baby on the way? Already arrived?! I’m sure that you’ve been planning and preparing your whole pregnancy, and now that you’re birth day is quickly approaching, or has already happened- you’re feeling a bit unsteady. Newborn care can be overwhelming, but we can help with that! We …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total10So, you’ve had some work done? Cool. Now you wanna feed your baby from your breasts, but you aren’t really sure how its all gonna work. Surprise! Breastfeeding after a breast reduction surgery is possible, if you want it to happen. That’s not to say that it will …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total6You had a baby! Great job! That’s such a huge ordeal, and you made it through to the other side. However, you may have some questions about the healing, and leaking, and physical sensations that you may be feeling. Specifically, “what is lochia?” We can help with that. …