Pregnancy, birth & postpartum notes

May 12, 2024

Postpartum Anxiety

Postpartum anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects many new mothers. It is characterized by excessive worry and fear that…

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May 5, 2024

Mental Health Concerns in New Parents

How will I feel after having a baby?  I’ve experienced PMS before, is it the same thing as the baby blues?  What…

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April 11, 2024

Things they don’t tell you about Pregnancy (but we will)

There's almost always something that can be done to ease your pregnancy symptoms — the honest, supportive guidance we wish every expecting…

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April 1, 2024

Postpartum Chills

Several factors contribute to postpartum chills. One of the leading causes is the rapid drop in hormones that occurs after delivery. During…

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March 31, 2024

Healing the Perineum after Birth

Vaginal birth takes a toll on the perineum — and even without tearing, there's real healing to do. Soothing herbal recipes to…

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February 22, 2024

Is my baby breech!?

First off, don’t stress. Usually only very few (<5%) are not head down by the time it is to give birth. You…

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February 18, 2024

Do you doula at *this* hospital?

Just like midwives and OBs, doulas often work within certain catchment areas — what that means when you're choosing birth support in…

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February 5, 2024

The Biggest Mistake most First Time Parents Make

The biggest mistake most first-time parents make? Pouring all their energy into birth prep, and not nearly enough into what comes after.

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February 4, 2024

Let’s get real about Postpartum Bodies

The biggest mistake to make after giving birth? Rushing to lose weight. Let's get real about what a postpartum body actually needs.

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December 12, 2023

3 ways to Support Your Mental Health with a Newborn over the Holidays

The holidays can be a lot with a newborn in the house. Three simple, realistic ways to protect your mental health through…

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