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Winning in Motherhood

I always enjoyed a challenge.  Loved to find the edge and see how far past it I could go.  Unfortunately, this was also how I dealt with self-care.  Internally, it was a badge of honor that I could...

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Why are MORE moms dying?

We are the only industrialized country with RISING maternal mortality rates.Perhaps, like me, you are shocked.  On average, 2 women die following childbirth in the U.S. and 100 more have complications...

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Turning a Breech Baby

When my second baby went transverse, I panicked.  I had been having an amazingly healthy pregnancy, and it was such a shock.  Babies can move, flip and completely change their position.Here's how you...

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Thank You Notes for Baby Gifts

Unlike your wedding, birthday or graduation gifts, your baby gift arrives when you are in recovery.  A unique recovery that requires you to wake every 2-3 hours to take care of a tiny human.  The last...

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Be Your Own Postpartum Doula

Not everyone can have a Postpartum Doula.  So, whether it's not in your budget or not available in your area, here are the keys to being your own Postpartum Doula.  Believe me when I say, it is worth...

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Blessing Way

 I will always remember my Blessing Way.  My closest friends gathered just before my third child was due.  We whispered our worries away.  My belly was ornately decorated with henna (temporary plant...

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Postpartum is its own THING

Postpartum is its own THING.  Not a comma between birth and baby,                                          but a separate stage,equal to pregnancy and birth as a distinct transition.  Postpartum is...

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Circumcision

As parents, we face an overwhelming amount of decisions.  It’s tempting to avoid the additional research and contemplation on circumcision…..But, we’re talking about surgery.  It’s worth some...

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Asking for Help

Do you have a hard time asking for help?My people!  Postpartum is especially tricky for those of us who have difficulty here.  Our culture has created an elegant trap.  First, we deny Postpartum...

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New Baby Visitor's Guide

Planning to visit someone who just had a baby?  Here's what you need to know to be the absolute best visitor they've ever had.1--Don't expect to see the baby in the first week or two.  Wait for an...

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Treasure or Trap?

The first two weeks of your newborn's life is a separate stage.  During this time, your baby will basically only eat and sleep.  This grace period is precious: allowing you to recover from pregnancy...

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Be an Epic Dad

Most first time dads have never taken care of a newborn.  Thankfully, you don't need experience--you need a willingness to learn.*Start with your partner! While she's recovering from pregnancy, birth...

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Shield Your Baby from Stress

​Pregnancy here and now brings with it the perils of information overload, fear mongering, and social media drama.  Often, people feel obligated to warn you about.....well, everything and anything on...

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Baby's 1st Bath

​  When it comes to bathing newborns, most new parents are somewhere between intimidated and downright petrified.  And honestly, putting a tiny baby in water is something to approach carefully.  Here...

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Not How You Pictured

​"When I have a baby......"                  "When we have kids....."                                "We will NEVER EVER......"Most of us enter parenthood with expectations.  The more rigid the...

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Fill Your Cup

Your needs as a human being do not cease when you become a parent.  You still must breathe, eat, sleep, and relax.  Many moms get so caught up in taking care of their babies, children, partners,  and...

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Difference between Postpartum Doula & Baby Nurse

What is the difference between a Baby Nurse and a Postpartum Doula?  A Baby Nurse cares for your baby while a Postpartum Doula cares for your whole family.A Baby Nurse is a "non-clinical newborn care...

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End the 6 Week Myth

   Postpartum Adjustment is not determined by the size of your uterus because it is not strictly physical. The overall emotional and mental postpartum adjustment typically takes months.  And for some,...

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First Holiday with Baby

       The Holiday Season is coming.  It can be a fun and magical time, but when it's your first Holidays with your baby, it can bring extra stress.  Keeping it in perspective will help you navigate...

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Review: No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns

        There is an unending stream of misinformation regarding babies and sleep  Often, parents feel like they have 2 choices: coping with frequent wakings or some form of "Cry It Out." But,...

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