So now that your baby is finally here, it can be a challenge to get back on track to feeling like yourself again. One of the biggest challenges is keeping your relationship healthy. Intimacy after a new baby might be the furthest thing from your mind, but just because you’re parents now doesn’t mean everything comes to a halt. Everyone’s …
We hear it all the time, said in different ways and without a lot to back it up. “My friend, husband, family, partner said I don’t need a doula.” There’s a lot of misconceptions that surround labor and postpartum support and the doula profession for modern families. Doulas don’t set out to replace the role of a new parent, they’re …
To swaddle or not to swaddle, that is the question. There’s been some debate about swaddling techniques and the pros and cons of wrapping up your newborn like a little burrito. Some chiropractic professionals praise the swaddle for it’s ability to soothe a fussy baby and others will warn about the potential dangers for hip and spinal injuries. What is the …
Postpartum recovery can certainly be a slow and difficult process. Who couldn’t use a little extra help? Sometimes the best course of action is to think natural and placenta encapsulation has been a tool for postpartum recovery for hundreds of years. Your placenta provides nutrients and oxygen to your baby as it grows and it’s powerful nurturing properties don’t stop …
Traveling for the holidays is anything but simple. When you add a newborn or toddler into the mix, it becomes a whole new level of stress for parents. Taking some extra care when preparing to travel during the holidays will make the process a whole lot easier, leaving parents heading to their gatherings this weekend a little more jolly. We …