5 postpartum essentials every family needs
Earthside Birth Pool Rental
Are you planning to have your baby at home and want to give birth in the most beautiful tub? Look no further! The Earthside birth pool is the most luxurious and practical pool on the market. It was designed by mothers, just like you. It’s the perfect size, shape, and sturdiness for a home birth. … Continue reading Earthside Birth Pool Rental
Eye Ointment – Newborn Procedures
You’ve just given birth to your precious baby, and your care provider suggests two routine procedures right away, the Vitamin K injection and erythromycin eye ointment. How do you know if this is right for your baby? Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON) is the infection and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the inner … Continue reading Eye Ointment – Newborn Procedures
I’m Pregnant! Now what?
Yay! You are pregnant. Now what? Do you feel a little overwhelmed with what you are supposed to do after you pee on that stick? Let me help you get started with three important things to focus on. Nourishment Vision Team While I believe nourishment should be a priority before a positive pregnancy test, most … Continue reading I’m Pregnant! Now what?
Vitamin K – Newborn Procedures
One of the most common questions I get is about newborn Vitamin K. Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, or VKDB, occurs when a baby cannot stop an internal bleed because they lack the Vitamin K needed to form clots. Most commonly, this internal bleeding would be found in the baby’s brain (this instance may increase with … Continue reading Vitamin K – Newborn Procedures
Preconception Support
When a family is beginning to think about preconception, there are a few important considerations that should be made. Both mom and dad’s DNA come together to produce a baby, and it's imperative that they both are as healthy as possible. The baby’s genes will be formed by this DNA (both good and bad) and … Continue reading Preconception Support
Out of Hospital Births
My last two births have been outside of the traditional hospital setting and I am all about it. Every birth is special but I always marvel at the connection, the level of care, and the beauty of giving birth in the home or at a birth center. There’s just nothing like it. Outside of pain … Continue reading Out of Hospital Births
Butt Cracks
I became a mama about 8 years ago and along the way, there have been plenty of things that have surprised me and caught me off guard. Some examples you might relate to have been how long you bleed for after having a baby, how hard breastfeeding can be, how many questions kids have, and … Continue reading Butt Cracks
Planning for Postpartum
You’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about the birth of your baby. Hopefully, you’ve taken a childbirth education class and even made a list of your birth preferences. But what about postpartum? Have you made a plan for once baby is in your arms and home? Having a game plan for the postpartum … Continue reading Planning for Postpartum
Get This Baby Out!
One of the top questions I get asked happens around 39 weeks. The question sometimes comes even earlier, as the last month of pregnancy can feel like it lasts for a million days. And sometimes the question is later when the baby has been given an official eviction notice, also known as an induction date. Either way, … Continue reading Get This Baby Out!