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Postpartum Anxiety: Let's Talk About It
2018-08-15
Postpartum Anxiety: Let's Talk About It
Photo Credit: Candace Baker Photography   "I just couldn’t get out of my mind. My body was tense, all day, every day, I had an ongoing feeling of nausea and I couldn’t eat for most of the day; I could not pull myself out of it, to focus on myself, my baby, or anything else. I was paralyzed." - Rochelle "Every time I tried to do something for my baby, I was sure I would hurt her. Did I put detergent in her bottle? If I walked near the window, could she fall out of the window? Did I leave something in her diaper when I last changed her?" - Alex "I was so overcome with worries all the time....

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When Should You Begin Pumping? From An IBCLC
2018-08-03
When Should You Begin Pumping? From An IBCLC
  Photo Credit: Amanda Meg Photography Congrats on your newest bundle of love! Whether you are expecting or your little one has already arrived, I am so happy that you found your way here. I am excited to talk about the topic of “when to start pumping, which is a common question that I get asked in my private practice, MilkSprouts, or when working in the hospital setting.     Maybe you’re anxiously awaiting your little one’s arrival and trying to be as prepared as possible for when baby makes their debut. Or, perhaps delivery didn’t go as expected, and your little one is getting some extra love and attention in the SCN or NICU. You might even be snuggling your little one right now, as...

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What to Read During Pregnancy: A Doula's Top Picks
2018-07-13
What to Read During Pregnancy: A Doula's Top Picks
With so many options available, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes birth books. Quiet time can be a hot commodity for us parents too, so before we spend our precious moments alone reading a birth book, it helps to know it's worth devoting time to. With that in mind, I'm sharing a few of my top picks as a Birth Doula for books to read during your pregnancy journey in preparation for your birth. These are books I've read myself and recommend to the families I support as a Doula. In addition to being able to learn or review some of the important milestones and decisions you might encounter during your pregnancy and birthing time,...

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Wall Decor for Baby's Nursery: A Fun, Easy DIY
2018-06-29
Wall Decor for Baby's Nursery: A Fun, Easy DIY
I love making DIY projects. There have been many days where I have felt like being creative, but just had no energy to create something myself. That’s when I go to Pinterest and search for something that would look good in my house AND would be easy enough to do in less than 30 minutes! I can’t be the only one who does this, right? Here is the cutest and easiest wall decor for your new little one's nursery! This can also double as a picture prop for your monthly growth pictures. Here’s what you’ll need! An embroidery hoop – I used a 12” hoop, but you can use any size. Fabric of your choice – I went to the clearance section...

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Going From One to Two Kids: My Best Tips, Tricks, + Hacks
2018-06-13
Going From One to Two Kids: My Best Tips, Tricks, + Hacks
  I was a young mom with my daughter, and it sometimes seemed like it was us against the world. She was by my side throughout my entire college experience and even walked across the stage with me at graduation. For nine whole years, we were a family of three. Back then, I thought that I could never possibly want more children, nor did I have any desire to add to our little family dynamic. We were perfect just as we were.  When I was in graduate school, I suddenly decided that I wanted more kids. We welcomed Colin in October of 2013, two months before my daughter's 9th birthday. We then welcomed Graham in February 2016, about 28 months after...

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