Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
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As a society, we need to remove the stigma of mood disorders and mental illness.
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"Cynthya was our doula for the birth of our third child in April 2016. As this was my third birth, and I had been attended to by a doula at the first two, I knew that finding the right doula was crucial to a successful and satisfying birth." - Winter Wheeler-Young
These 6 Tips Will Teach You How to Comfortably NOT Breastfeed
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There 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 MorePostpartum Expectations and Must-have Items
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To 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 MoreTips To Help Make Breastfeeding Easier When Going Back To Work
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PART 1 of 2: Breastfeeding is not the norm for much of the USA and it’s hard to get people to understand the amount of work it takes to be successful at it. To promote breastfeeding success while you are still pregnant keep these helpful tips handy.
Read MorePumping and Breastfeeding Tips For Going Back To Work
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PART 2 of 2: After maternity leave is over, your first day back to work might be filled with lots of emotions. To ease back into the workplace, I suggest you make your first day back in the middle of the week to make transition a little less chaotic. For more tips to help encourage breastfeeding success after returning to work, please read on.
Read MoreHow Often You Should Feed Your Baby
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Ever heard people say "never wake a sleeping baby"? I'm here to tell you that is a myth. Learn how to promote the best feeding and sleeping patterns by following these general feeding tips for newborns.
Read MoreAlong For The Ride: Embracing The Roller Coaster of Motherhood
/PART 1 OF 3, THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM
Read MoreA Long Day's Journey
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I didn't lie in bed and cry every day. I got up and tried so hard to be okay. But that was the thing; I spent so much energy trying to be happy and okay that I didn't have energy for anything else. I isolated myself more and more.
Read More6 Ways to Survive a Colicky Baby
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"Was I enjoying my sweet, new baby? No. I wanted my old life back. I wanted to run away. More than anything, I wanted to sleep for days."
Read MoreHow To Stop a Baby's Crying and Other Must-Know Tricks
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This method saves the sanity of new parents and provides REAL tools to comfort baby.
Read More4 Things To Do Now For a Healthier Postpartum
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Whether it’s your first or fifth baby, here are four things you can do NOW to prep for a healthy jumpstart postpartum.
Read More7 Tips to Better Organize the Nursery Now!
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Simplify now to reduce clutter (and frustration) later. Colleen Downey, co-owner of Indianapolis Doulas, a full service doula agency serving families in Central Indiana, provides her tips for nursery organization.
Read MoreSupport Your Postpartum Abs with Belly Binding
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After childbirth, easily improve your posture, stabilize loosened ligaments, and support the abdominal wall while muscles retract and organs return to their pre-pregnancy location.
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