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When We Know Better, We Do Better: Why Birth Doulas Are So Popular For Second Time Parents

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When We Know Better, We Do Better: Why Birth Doulas Are So Popular For Second Time Parents

A certified birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. A doula’s presence before, during, and immediately after childbirth helps you to achieve a safe, healthy, and satisfying birth experience.

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Part 2: The Scoop on Weighted Blankets & Compression Sheets

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Part 2: The Scoop on Weighted Blankets & Compression Sheets

The idea to use a weighted blanket comes from the experiences that people have during the day with proprioceptive input. Many people report feeling calming sensations upon receiving a big squeeze, hug, using a body sock, squeeze machine or other tool to get proprioceptive input. The weighted blanket is a tool that is thought to provide proprioceptive input at night time.

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Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression

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Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression

My hope in you reading this is that you have an understanding of a few things: symptoms, research and ways to cope through postpartum difficulties; but also a tiny bit of relief seeing that you likely are of the majority if you had any sort of feelings of being overwhelmed or if things even felt traumatic at times.

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How to Overcome the Stress of Motherhood

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How to Overcome the Stress of Motherhood

“I’m being swallowed by motherhood. It feels like I’m drowning. I can’t catch my breath. Is this normal?” I and so many other mothers at yoga that day nodded our heads and agreed. It has been like that for me too. Those waves of stress come crashing again and again, but I’m here to share that if I can overcome them you have the strength within you too.

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Food & Peaceful Sleeps

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Food & Peaceful Sleeps

Although diet is not the only cause for sleep issues, it can certainly play a large role in determining the quality of slumber your toddler is getting.

What your child eats before lights out and when she has a snack can sometimes affect how well she sleeps.