Is it a smoothie? A juice? Ah…the sweet spot in between. This tasty drink is a favorite of Doula Jen’s family. It’s a great way to get your daily greens and also offers intense hydration, potassium and iron — three things that need replenishing after…
As we delve into a month of health and wellness here at the blog, we need to emphasize how important the new mother’s emotional and mental wellbeing is to the growth and development of her baby. Yoga, massage, energetic exercise and other forms of self…
By Doula Mandi Mama will get her share of flowers after baby’s birth. And lasagna? So overdone. I like to think of “outside the box” ways to brighten the new mom’s day. Here are three of my faves: 1. Edible Arrangement or fancy food basket…
By Lactation Counselor Lisa Erbes Love those days that remind me how much this job means to me. Met with a second time mama yesterday. Her older child breastfed wonderfully…eight years ago. With baby number two, she expected more of the same and has been…
By The Welcome Baby Care Doulas We got going about this during Doula Luisa’s belated baby shower yesterday. Even the actual grandmas/mother-in-laws in the room were in agreement that a visiting relative can either be a BIG help or an abrasive hinderance to the peace…