Most likely, you’ve heard the term belly binding. However, did you know the reasons why women have been using this technique for hundreds of years? It’s not the western version of waist training. Many cultures worldwide recognize the benefits of belly binding after childbirth. Although these cultures may use different fabrics or techniques in their [...]
Postpartum anxiety/depression or even psychosis is becoming more prevalent among women after childbirth. Especially since the pandemic and quarantine, I have seen a spike in this. Most recently, I witnessed my daughter go through this, and I wanted to write about ways to prevent and cope with it. WAYS TO PREVENT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION [...]
You’ve prepped the nursery, gotten your go-bag ready, and even frozen a few meals. But have you thought about how to prepare your little one for a new sibling? To your little one, a new sibling is a concept they can not quite be able to understand. Your little one knows there are changes [...]
Have you ever heard the term Padsicles before? Padsicles will become your best friend after giving birth! And the best part is, you can make them yourself. So, what are Padsicles? Padsicles are frozen pads with several different holistic healing elements you can use to soothe yourself after birth. They alleviate inflammation as well as [...]
After your pregnancy journey, now it's time for postpartum, also called the fourth trimester. What is a postpartum period? Postpartum is a period that starts right after childbirth and lasts for six weeks. Is postpartum a hard time? For some people, postpartum is not as challenging as pregnancy. However, depending on your delivery and support [...]
As a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I’m constantly advocating for my clients to have the best experience possible after their baby arrives. One way I do this is by guiding clients as they create their postpartum plans. What is a postpartum plan? Well, it includes creating realistic expectations and plans for sleep, food [...]
For years people were not aware of what doulas were. Over the past few years, adding a birth doula has become more common. However, many families do not realize that there are options for additional support following your little one’s birth. You might hear the word doula and think only of a birth doula – [...]
