I’m going to start by saying I am a doula, and I have had a doula attend both of my births. Doulas can be wonderful assets for mamas in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Study after study has shown the benefits of doulas. And honestly, having someone in your corner during such a transformative and powerful […]
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I’ve sat down many times to write this birth story, but every time I try, I’m filled with some sadness. I get anxious, my heart starts racing, and there are parts I just don’t want to replay in my mind. The frustrating thing is I had a great birth. It was powerful, intense, empowering, raw,
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I always planned to nurse my children. I researched how to make it happen, understanding the benefits of breastfeeding and recognizing that many women struggle in those first weeks and months. Just because it’s a natural process doesn’t mean it’s easy or that it comes naturally. I did everything I could during my pregnancy and
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The first steps back The last thing on your mind after having a baby is getting back into shape, though in today’s “bounce back” culture, it’s hard for it not to be. My son’s first day of life consisted mainly of sleeping, cuddling, and feeding. I was feeling pretty good, so much so that on
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