What mom needs in the first weeks after birth
Shopping for baby clothes, completing a registry, and opening baby shower gifts are such fun parts of having a baby. Who doesn’t love tiny booties, onesies with clever prints, and Sofie the giraffe? Heck, even newborn diapers are cute! But […]
Navigating the motherhood identity crisis
For many, becoming a mother is a huge identity shift. We don’t often hear the good stories, and the word “postpartum” is frequently associated with some kind of loss or crisis. We hear phrases like “Motherhood identity crisis,” “Motherhood identity […]
What you should know about your pelvic floor
The pelvic floor. You need to know about it if you are pregnant or have had children. In France, all women receive Pelvic Floor rehabilitation as part of their postpartum medical care. Here in the US, very few women know […]
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 […]
Hypnobirthing and hypnosis for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum
For those of us new to the topic, what is hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis. Hypnosis is an altered state of the mind similar to the day dreaming state which provides us the access to our own […]
The moving target of balance in motherhood
As I slink out of a dark bed, careful not to disturb the pillows and covers, I turn and take one last look at my sleeping daughters – laid out like football players signaling a touchdown. They are 5 years […]
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 […]
Kindness + Compassion for Yourself in Tough Moments
Self compassion through meditation – my personal experience As a meditator for over 15 years I find myself gravitating more and more toward compassion practices. It may well likely be the state of the world, at this time. It is […]
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 […]