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Motherhood

Breastfeeding for first time moms

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Breastfeeding provides great benefits for mom and baby. These are my 6 tips to help you overcome common obstacles in breastfeeding and truly have a wonderful breastfeeding experience.  Recommended Products for Breastfeeding: -Breastfeeding Pillow – https://amzn.to/2WFjqhK -Breastfeeding Cover – https://amzn.to/30vqzlZ -Breastfeeding Bras – https://amzn.to/32Hv1AL -Breast Therapy Pack – https://amzn.to/2ZMfT3l -Silver Nipple Soothers (silverettes) – https://amzn.to/39dv1K2 […]

Dad Tips in Pregnancy & Birth

Labor tips for men

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Dad, it is your job to make sure Mom feels safe and supported in labor and birth (even if you hire birth support). Get these three tips that will transform the way that you approach labor and birth with Mom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU9ysNMp3UM 1. Get ready now -Listen to what Mom wants and know her plan -Talk […]

Plan for Birth

Should I hire birth support

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Yes, you should have birth support, but maybe you don’t have to hire birth support. The question is…how can you feel safe, supported and informed in labor and birth? It starts and ends with having the best team that can support you emotionally and physically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krWHPSJTWv0 *Benefits of hiring a birth doula: -Trained, Certified, Experienced […]

Anticipate & Adjust in Birth

Can I eat snacks during labor

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Can you eat snacks during labor? Yes, you always have the right to eat and drink during labor!  What is the big deal? – “Don’t eat because you might aspirate during a C-Section with general anesthesia.” -First, aspiration during a C-Section with the result of sickness and death is very small, and should not be […]

Plan for Birth

Birth tips for busy mom

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The question is…Can you get the birth of your dreams and be a busy mom?  How do you feel about birth? Do you want to go “all natural” as it’s called? Do you have a mindset of “if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I won’t be disappointed.” The fact is, labor is a […]