Bottle Alternatives: Preparing for Breastfeeding Challenges
/Unfortunately, there are times when a baby refuses to breastfeed. This video shows how a baby can "lap" up breast milk instead of feeding from a bottle.
Read MorePregnancy and Parenting Education - Posts to make your childbirth and postpartum experience a happy and healthy time.
"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
Unfortunately, there are times when a baby refuses to breastfeed. This video shows how a baby can "lap" up breast milk instead of feeding from a bottle.
Read MoreIf you've skipped taking a childbirth class during pregnancy, your partner may feel unprepared and need additional tools to support you during labor. Read Cynthya's 7 points to her clients.
Read MoreFor 175 millions years, Mother Nature continues to perfect the development and use of placentas for mammals. Modern obstetrics has intervened by creating a routine procedure of clamping and cutting the cord immediately after birth takes place.
Read MoreTraditionally, women in labor were surrounded by other women who had knowledge about childbirth. This is where a doula steps in to help.
Read MoreThere are many simple ways to achieve optimal fetal positioning. Be sure to practice your posture and avoid furniture altogether, which can cause slouching.
Read MoreImproper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia since straightening the legs can loosen joints and damage the socket. This video demonstrates how to swaddle correctly in a hip-healthy manner.
Read MoreA rebozo is a tool that helps mamas deal with back pressure during labor. Watch the video to learn how to use it.
Read MoreOpen your birth canal by getting off your back!
Read MorePracticing pelvic floor strengthening exercises (Kegels) can prevent pregnancy incontinence and can make birth easier.
Read MorePlacenta encapsulation is an ancient remedy that is purported to ward off postpartum depression and renew iron stores.
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.