So you’ve decided to meet with a potential doula. Congratulations! When meeting someone for the first time you may be concerned about where to start. Some typical questions you may want to ask your potential Doulas are: What training have you completed? Tell us about your experience as a...
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This year we want to gently wish a Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating. As Doulas, we are very in tune with a mother‘s needs. This got us thinking, are mothers truly being celebrated on Mother’s Day? Yes yes, any gift is nice. It’s the thought that counts...
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A blocked milk duct (sometimes called plugged or clogged milk duct) is an obstruction of one or more ducts carrying milk to the nipple of the breast. If left untreated, a clogged duct can lead to Mastitis (inflammation and sometimes infection of the breast). ...
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February usually reminds many of us of the month of “love and romance”. No matter how romantic your relationship was before your little one, the number one enemy of romance is exhaustion. You are in survival mode for a few months after baby’s arrival. Along with lack of sleep...
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So what is this magical cure-all tool that babies absolutely love? Let’s discuss the many uses and situations where the hairdryer is beneficial for your baby. 1. Helps to Soothe & Sleep During your pregnancy, your baby lived in constant, loud noise. This is what they are familiar...