Acupuncture for postpartum depression and anxiety
“If you have suffered from anxiety before pregnancy or are experiencing it now for the first time, there is help for you. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offers great relief of the symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. This comes […]
Becoming a parent – stories from our providers
The transition to parenthood can be full of surprises, even for those parents who work in the birth world. Our wonderful interviewees Jeanette Samyn: Birth and Postpartum Doula Simone Toomer: Birth and Postpartum doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor and La […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Relationship OFF the Road to Disaster as You Enter Parenthood
Parenthood has an impact on your relationship Entering into parenthood in a committed relationship? A black box warning for you: Having a baby will put your relationship to the test like nobody’s business. As much as you can, plan in […]
The early days of parenthood – parent perspective
As a parent, I feel like I am in a tribe with all other parents. I love hearing other parent’s experiences because it is important for me to remember that parenting is wonderful but also messy (and that is ok!). […]
Body and mind recovery after baby
Motherhood is the fork in the road of your health and life. If it’s taken as an opportunity to heal, it is possible to get into the best shape of your life. And by best shape of your life, I […]
Making a Postpartum Plan
Most people who are pregnant are familiar with the idea of writing a birth plan (or more commonly “birth preferences” since truly, it’s hard to plan how labor and birth will unfold!), but too few parents-to-be think about sitting down […]
Radical self care in five simple steps
My personal journey and self care For the last four months, I set out on a bit of a challenge and adventure with my family involving travel and homeschooling. I learned so much that I wish I knew when I […]
Co-sleeping explained
Deciding how the baby will sleep or co-sleep Sleep is one of the most talked about and argued about topics for new parents. Where a baby sleeps, how long a baby sleeps, and to sleep train or not to sleep […]
Working mom: investing in your family, career, and yourself
The misnomer of work life balance Work life balance is a phrase that I hear a lot. When I hear it, I always imagine a scale with a stack of things on one side (work) and another stack of things […]
My journey as a single mom, Doula, and Sleep Consultant
The story of a single mom. Today we will be speaking with Erica Shane, After Third’s community builder and long time childbirth professional. Erica has always worked with families: she started as a professional nanny and after graduating from university, […]