Simple nutrition for new parents
Easy nutrition when nourishing the new parent We can be so preoccupied with tending to the needs of our babies that we neglect our own nutritional needs and overall well-being. We’re running on less sleep, we feel exhausted, we may […]
Postpartum depression and anxiety. I looked fine, but I did not feel fine.
I am pretty sure that someone who was aware of Postpartum Depression (PPD) warning signs would have identified me as someone at risk while I was pregnant. I was preparing for the birth of my baby, but not really in […]
Treating Pediatric Eczema with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Many parents will encounter childhood eczema. If you have not experienced it in your own children, you probably know a parent who has. Some children may experience it briefly or on occasion while others struggle with it daily. It can […]
The importance of proper alignment for breastfeeding
As a new parent, you may be aware of the mainstream approaches and resources available to support you. However, you may not be aware of alternative approaches and of what traditional medicine has to offer. Did you know Chiropractic care […]
Sweet sleep! conversations with baby sleep experts
What made you decide to become a sleep consultant/coach? Erica: I was a doula for close to two decades and a lactation counselor for many years before having my own baby. When he turned 1yr, I found a sleep coach […]
Find balance and heal with Acupuncture
How have you used acupuncture to support wellness and recovery for new moms? Due to the nature of the birthing process, many of our patients struggle with hip or pelvic pain and discomfort for several weeks after the birth of […]
Empowering African American Moms
We talked to Zina DeMonde about empowering African American moms: We are all women of color, just different colors. All women want the same thing – a healthy baby, a healthy mom and most of all, to be the best […]
4 ways to protect your mental health while sleep deprived
The truth about sleep deprivation As a new parent, you may have been told to prepare for frequent feeds, dirty diapers, and lots of tears. But something that often gets brushed over is the level of sleep deprivation you can […]
Coping With Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum
We have all experienced anxiety, uncertainty, a feeling of being overwhelmed and not able to control our thoughts or emotions at one time or another. In the sleep deprived, sometimes stressful transition to new motherhood, these feelings may seem heightened. […]
Postpartum depression and anxiety diagnosis and my personal recovery
On Becoming What I Needed: How my experience with a perinatal mood and anxiety diagnosis helped me to be a better mother and practitioner. I feel guilt around the ease of my first two births. During each postpartum period, nursing […]