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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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: […]
How to plan for your pregnancy
There is so much to do during pregnancy, where do you even get started? The best thing you can do is buy my pregnancy planner e-course. (just kidding—not really) I recommend going onto Pinterest and finding a bunch of pregnancy planner checklists. Go through and figure out what your family needs to focus on then […]
Plant-Based During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Always read the fine print. Meat is not the problem. Your digestion and where you purchase your meat from are. If you are thinking of going plant-based or vegan let’s talk about your goals first. Most women that are pregnant and/or postpartum that are wanting to go plant-based do so for a few reasons. The […]
What to Expect – Feeding/Diapers for a Newborn
This is a great chart to help you remember how much your little one should be eating and going to the bathroom. Keep in mind that these are estimates–not hard fast rules. There are a lot of reasons why a baby would fall outside of this chart. Many babies may cluster feed, not poop daily, […]