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10 Things to Do in Early Labor
One of the best things to do in early labor is something you may not realize….its to simply IGNORE IT! Yes, ignore it. There will be plenty of time in active labor for it to demand your full attention. But before its time to go to the hospital or to tell your birth team to…
Read MoreMeditation For Mom
30 Day Meditation Challenge During this uncertain summer I’m bringing a chance to learn and practice meditation with mothers and mother’s-to-be just like you. We will be kicking off August 1st with a 30 day challenge….the goal of simply practicing for a short 5 minutes a day for 30 days straight. Many of you will…
Read MoreFree Virtual Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources
What you can expect to find With the Coronavirus outbreak, many mothers are turning to the Internet to find virtual pregnancy and postpartum support. Weeks ago moms would be going on playdates, breastfeeding support groups, childbirth education classes and yoga workshops. Today, our daily lives look a lot different and many of us are finding…
Read MoreHow Do I Prevent Heartburn in Pregnancy?
Feeling the burn.. When I was pregnant with my first child, I experienced heartburn and acid reflux in a way that I would have never anticipated. I think it is one of those things you hear can be miserable, but its easy to write off as a simple nuisance that someone else has to deal with.…
Read MoreIf I Could Write a Letter to My 6 Week Postpartum Self…
I would tell her everything is not supposed to be back to normal yet… I would tell her you are probably still waking up many times during the night, and the weight of sleep deprivation is starting to set in 4 hours of straight sleep doesn’t seem as magical as it did in the first…
Read More26 Weeks Pregnant: Belly Bumpdate
Only two more weeks left of the second trimester….woohoo you are now 26 weeks pregnant! You are probably starting to FEEL a lot more pregnant now, whether that means having some more discomfort or simply slowing down a bit. You may be experiencing some Braxton hicks contractions if you haven’t already…don’t be alarmed, that…
Read More25 Weeks Pregnant: Belly Bumpdate
At 25 Weeks of pregnancy, you are nearing the end of the second trimester, which could mean that you are starting to feel more of the effects of your growing uterus and baby! Take advantage of some of the extra energy you still may be having and work on some projects around the house for…
Read MoreA Doula’s Book Bag: The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
I recently finished reading The First Forty days by Heng Ou and it is a book I highly recommend to new and expecting mothers! I am doula serving expecting mothers in Jacksonville, Florida so I am always looking for great resources to recommend. That being said, I also realize I cannot overwhelm new moms with…
Read More#MomHack for Wellness: Splitting up your Day in Three Parts Based on Your Brain
Time. There just never seems to be enough of it. I wonder what I did with all my free time before I had my daughter. Sometimes I look back and realize how simply I had taken for granted the ability to go catch a movie with my partner, take a bike ride, or even…
Read MoreSuper Easy (and I mean Easy) Sensory Activities for Babies and Toddlers
I love simplicity. I find it very frustrating to look up recipes, crafts or activities that I don’t have supplies for or that require a lot time or planning. Don’t get me wrong, I am seriously impressed with the creativity of some mothers…but its just not me, and that’s ok! When the same old toys…
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