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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 MoreLet Food be Thy Medicine: Building Immunity Through Bitterness
When Building Immunity Matters With the coronavirus pandemic underway, many people are looking for natural ways to support their immune system. It’s easy to get frightened and search the Internet of all the ways to protect ourselves from disease and infection. Ayurveda reminds us, however, that food is one of the most important things we can…
Read More2020 Resolutions for New and Expecting Moms
Are you a new or expecting mom and haven’t decided on a New Year’s Resolution yet? Any plans to this time? If you are like me, you have probably committed to lofty goals in years past and perhaps fell short of expectations. Or maybe you successfully stuck to a resolution for a full 365 days…
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…
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