Pregnancy and Parenting Education - Posts to make your childbirth and postpartum experience a happy and healthy time.
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Read MoreThe female body is designed to give birth and has been doing so successfully for years. All too often, medical interventions are used unnecessarily leading to more interventions, medicine, and possibly, complications. In recent years, with increased technology and medical interventions, women have been being limited to giving birth on their backs with guided pushing by their care professionals in recent years. Evidence does not support these restrictions.
Read MoreKangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin contact, is more than just the start of cultivating the bond between you and your baby. In this post, we list the health benefits of uninterrupted skin contact between baby and parent as well as tips to advocate for yourself on this healthy birth practice.
Read MoreThese practices are designed to help simplify your birth process with a natural approach that helps alleviate your fears and manage discomfort. No matter what type of labor, the length of your labor, or your confidence level, these practices are key to keeping your birth and baby as safe and healthy as possible.
Read MoreInterventions should be thought of as tools to help guide you through labor if certain situations arise. One way to avoid many of the routine interventions is to labor at home as long as possible. Early labor can last up to 24 hours. Be sure to communicate with your care provider on when to head to the hospital.
Read MoreSometimes, one partner REALLY wants to hire a doula and the other can't justify the expense or won't face the realities of the upcoming birthday. Here are my suggestions of talking points for reserving doula service and private instruction for an optimal birth experience.
Read MoreAs a society, we need to remove the stigma of mood disorders and mental illness.
Read MoreCheck out our list of must-have essential items to get your nursery stocked and ready for your little bundle(s) of joy!
Read MoreThere are many actions you can take to protect your baby now and later when they are mobile. By installing safety devices, following safety standards, and checking for product recalls, you can prevent an injury or accidental death.
Read MoreGet recommendations for must-have baby items, newborn care, and diapering guidance, and when to call the doctor for medical treatment.
Read MoreSymptoms of postpartum depression can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth.
Read MoreCapture the raw emotions, tender moments, and joyous milestones of your journey into parenthood.
Read MoreFollow these tips to transition your baby from the breast to the bottle when your baby refuses to feed from a bottle.
Read MoreWhat if you could legitimately provide support and help a laboring woman achieve the birth she desires? The good news is that you can with these 5 tips for labor.
Read MoreThe following hospitals in metro Atlanta have reported their c-section and episiotomy numbers to the Leap Frog Group.
Read MoreSleeping and getting your baby on a schedule are two of the most common subjects parents seem to have questions about. I recommend you start your baby on a predictable routine between 6 and 8 weeks of age. Additionally, here are 7 tips to helping your baby get a good night's rest.
Read MoreIt may be your first, it may be your fourth, but when you’re pregnant and considering your baby’s birth and delivery, having the proper support team is critical in ensuring you and your baby get off to the right start. Did you know a doula can help with that?
Read MoreLooking to join a doula team? Find out about working with us in Tampa Bay or Atlanta.
Read MoreThere are many reasons people choose not to breastfeed or cannot physically breastfeed. If you are in the category of not breastfeeding, remember, that is okay! Do not allow others to put you on a guilt trip. It is your body and your baby, so choosing what works for you is your decision!
Read MoreTo help you prepare for an easier postpartum time and a speedy recovery after birth, here are a dozen comfort suggestions and must-have items to have on hand following either a surgical or vaginal delivery.
Read MoreThe Happiest Doulas provide childbirth classes, labor and lactation support in metro Atlanta and St Pete / Tampa. Pregnancy and newborn photography in St Pete.
