First, what is a doula? Typically a doula will provide some level of childbirth education, in-person birth support, and 1 or 2 postpartum sessions. Most people hire a doula because they want a natural delivery and know they need an extra support person trained in birth. BUT not every birth can go unmedicated and therefore […]
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How to eat intuitively during pregnancy | Top diet tips for pregnancy | Healthy Pregnancy Diet
Can you go through your day and eat without worrying about numbers or the next diet you should go on?? Intuitive eating is when you can make choices not only based on what you feel like eating but also on what will nourish your body. It is the ability to know whether you are hungry […]
Where to find answers to your Top questions during Pregnancy and Postpartum
I have learned a lot having kids 18 months apart. Do you know why my kids are 18 months apart? Because I wanted another kid, and I wanted to get the pregnancy over with. Now I wouldn’t recommend having kids 18 months apart for everyone. Getting pregnant at 9 months is a bit early, but […]
HOW TO- Say NO During the Holiday Season
It is easier said than done to say no, especially during the holiday season. If you are already a parent you understand the enormous pressure to do ALL the things. The events at school and around town, purchase clothes/gifts/supplies for each holiday, do the Pinterest crafts, and of course see ALL of the family. What […]
Should you take a probiotic during pregnancy?
If you are concerned about your gut health and want to take a probiotic you may be asking, “Is taking probiotics worth it?”. The answer is maybe… Probiotics are live, friendly bacteria that help our digestive tract work properly. They occur naturally in fermented foods but can also be taken in supplement form. You most […]
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy/Postpartum.
This is tricky. There isn’t a ton of updated research telling you what foods/drinks to remove and most importantly why. Just like there isn’t a ton of updated research about medications on what happens to pregnant/postpartum women if they take certain medications. It is basically a case of “Just be careful and try not […]
What You MUST Eat During Pregnancy
Advice from a Nutritional Therapist & Doula How do you know what foods to eat during pregnancy? There are quite a few items you can’t have. Then you throw in cravings and aversions and you can be left feeling quite confused. As a pregnancy & postpartum coach, I love helping clients adjust their diets to […]
How to organize your home with a new baby
Pinterest and social media really makes our homes seem frumpy huh? How many people do you know personally who have an aesthetically pleasing home? It probably isn’t many. Most homes need to run functionally over aesthetically. That doesn’t mean you won’t have a cute pinterest-y home BUT sometimes we need to focus on function. Examples: […]
6 Best C-Section Recovery Must Haves
C-sections tend to come up unexpectedly. Many women don’t plan on having one. That is why it is important to be prepared ahead of time just in case. This list is perfect to have in your delivery bag folder. That way you can pull it out in the event you end up needing a c-section. […]
Tidying up versus organizing
A lot of people get very overwhelmed when their house turns into a disaster and they don’t know where to start. Then they procrastinate OR spend HOURS cleaning one room and feel defeated at the end of it. There is a difference between tidying up and organizing. You have to decide which one you are […]
