Why Strength Training Is Your Secret Weapon for a More Comfortable Pregnancy Journey
Let’s talk about why strength training isn’t just an option during pregnancy – it’s a game-changer.
Breastfeeding & Staying Hydrated: Your Essential Guide
Breastfeeding & Staying Hydrated: Your Essential Guide By Courtney Miller, RN, BSN, IBCLC You’ve likely heard that staying hydrated is crucial while breastfeeding, but how much water do you really
The Marvel of Milk: Understanding Breastfeeding’s Natural Wonders
Breastfeeding is a natural and profound act where a mother nourishes her newborn, showcasing the body’s incredible ability to support new life. Here’s an enlightening dive into the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding, which might just make you feel like you possess a superpower by the end of this post!
Rethinking Clogged Milk Ducts: Updated Approaches for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding is a rewarding journey, but it comes with its share of challenges, including clogged milk duct. Let’s explore updated research and how to navigate this common breastfeeding issue.
Top 5 Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy
Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, has gained popularity as a safe and effective way to alleviate some of the physical and emotional stresses associated with pregnancy. There are numerous benefits of pregnancy massage and important considerations to remember for expecting mothers.
Gain a Deeper Understanding of Fertility Massage
Navigating fertility, whether you are just beginning, or have struggled for longer than you would like, is something that can carry a heavy emotional burden. Fertility massage is meant to be a relaxing and therapeutic addition on your fertility journey.
Birth Plan 2.0: Building a Bigger Family & Better Birth Experience
Building a birth plan for subsequent children. There are considerations to talk through when preparing to bring another baby home.
Exploring Maternal Identity Development
At different points in our lives, the way we think about who we are shifts in important and major ways. Roxanne Rosenberg, LCMHC, PMH-C is Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Anchor Perinatal Wellness. In this post, she discusses maternal identity development.
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support have been studied. It improves maternal and child health outcomes, and family engagement. LaToshia Rouse, CD/PCD(DONA), owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services, serves as the Patient and Family Engagement Co-Chair of the National Network for Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Executive Committee and joined NICHQ’s Board of Directors in March 2022, explains this in more detail.
Emotionally Preparing Yourself for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Parenting is a lesson in letting go of control, which can be challenging for many new parents. Here are some tips to begin exploring what can help you prepare for the emotional transition you go through during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
