Evelyn My first 3 babies had been born in hospital surrounded by caring nurses, highly qualified doctors and a supportive doula. None were bad experiences but after having such uncomplicated hospital births I was ready and eager to try a home birth. I had tried to get a midwife with every pregnancy but was unsuccessful…
Brianne Amiel Brianne Amiel Fitness I will be the first to say that I do not enjoy the rehab type exercises when it comes to movement and physical fitness. I prefer to go for a hard run; lift heavy weights; do plyo type workouts and not have to think about how I’m breathing or aligned,…
Mariela Wilhelm, Certified Kangaroo Care Consultant UCHI Ltd I’m the UCHI designer, critical care nurse turned baby carrier manufacturer. In November 2012, I was asked by my hospital to design a kangaroo care wrap, which I introduced a few days later. In June 2013, I received my certification from the USIKC (United States Institute for Kangaroo…
Christy Amason Empower Fit Ok ladies, here we go. Another damn blog about diastasis recti. Bear with me, because I think you’ll find this one different from others. I mean, diastais is “so hot right now”, that I’m sure you’ve probably read articles, watched videos and have tried to discern exactly what is best for…
Danielle Gajewski Wee Potty It’s finally time to lose those diapers, hooray! But does it really feel like a celebration? Are you gearing up for the big event with excitement, a little trepidation, but overall looking forward to potty training? Probably not. In our culture we have made potty training into a “thing”. Also, choosing…
Rachelle Howse Momentum Health and Wellness Alright … You see that faint line on the pregnancy test at home, you make a doctor’s appointment to confirm your pregnancy … AND … you start to panic and worry. You start asking yourself a million different questions: Now what? Can I exercise? How much weight is “normal”…
Ashley Polimac, LPN CLC Top Knot Nursing Lactation Counselling Breastfeeding is such a hot topic in our society today. That is because it is truly the best nutritional source for our babies. With benefits ranging from nutritional to bonding to a protected immune system… and many more! I am going to concentrate on a few…
Sandy Brown Craft Beauty Having children is a lot of work; physically and emotionally. As moms we are in a constant sate of movement; chasing & playing, shuttling, worrying, feeling the perpetual pressure to do everything the “right” way. Motherhood is exhausting, even if we could have a full compliment of babysitters, chefs, car pools,…
Erin Liber Transition Doula Collective One of the most asked questions we get as doulas is “what do we pack in the hospital bag?” There are so many lists available online that it can get frustrating finding the perfect one! Well fear not, gentle readers, as I’m about to break it down for you. Here…
