Breastfeeding is an incredible connection to share with your baby. We’re always advocating healthy breast and bottle feeding techniques and lifestyles, and we still want women to feel empowered through their breastfeeding journey if that is the path they choose. A strong support system is the first step and a good understanding of the process is the second. If you’re …
Any and every element of birth support is an amazing resource for parents. But the role of your midwife is totally different from the support of a labor and postpartum doula. Combined, doulas and midwives can create an incredible team of support that nurtures your whole family. Doula support is unlike any other in the field and offers parents a customized …
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 …