5 Postpartum Essentials
Postpartum, Pregnancy Emilie Southward Postpartum, Pregnancy Emilie Southward

5 Postpartum Essentials

If you have been around for any amount of time, you know I am super passionate about preparing for birth. And while preparing is paramount for your birth experience, we can’t forget to prepare for postpartum, too. Let’s check out my 5 postpartum essentials that every family needs.

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Preconception support
Pregnancy Emilie Southward Pregnancy Emilie Southward

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…

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Out of Hospital Births
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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…

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