During this breastfeeding journey I have learned about the haakaa. This funny sounding device is a silicone cup-like pump that is placed on the opposite breast while you are feeding your baby. The cup applies gentle suction and catches the let-down. This doesn’t sound like much, but let me tell you, it has collected a […]
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I hear lots of Moms say that they don’t jump on the trampoline anymore since having children, due to peeing on themselves. As women we giggle, and almost use the “peeing on ourselves” issue as a way to bond. While this may be a “common” occurrence, it is not “normal.” Urinary leakage with jumping, coughing,
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My third pregnancy was a surprise. We were not expecting to have another child, and after processing the news, decided that I wanted to make sure that I did everything this pregnancy that I wanted to do but never did with my previous two pregnancies. I started by hiring a doula, Kirsten Clark with Sacred
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No, this is not a post about Nike. This is a post about getting started and keeping going. Beginning the postpartum fitness journey is challenging. I feel like we have the best intentions to start a good rehab program and progress into a consistent workout routine, get on a healthy eating plan while making all
A Caesarean section is an abdominal surgery performed to deliver a baby from a women’s uterus. Like all surgeries, healing requires formation of a scar. Scar tissue is important for closing a wound and making our tissue strong again, but can also be a source of trouble! After many surgeries, patients are instructed to massage
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Want to bring a new Mom the perfect gift? More than likely she has already received lots of great gifts for baby, but what does SHE need?? Here are some recommendations for a nice package to make her feel special but provide useful tools to help navigate a new life at home with newborn baby.
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Today’s post is from guest blogger, Charli Hamlin, one of my dearest and very best friends. We hope you enjoy some wisdom about grace, balance, and taking pressure off of ourselves as women and all the roles we play. When I found out I was going to become a mom five years ago, I had
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Tired of pulling the whole mattress out of the crib and changing sheets when sweet baby has a leak in the night? Try this double bedding trick to save you time, loads of laundry, and sleep! Step 1: Make up crib mattress with water proof mattress pad and crib sheet Step 2: Place another waterproof
Today’s post is from a guest blogger, my friend Ansley Russell! Ansley is a mother of two adorable girls who has been using essential oils to improve the health of her family. I have learned so much from her about holistic ways to prevent and manage illness. Oils are all the rage these days, and
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“Hovering” is when we don’t sit all the way down on the toilet to urinate or have a bowel movement. We have all been guilty of this! The exceptional trip to the disgustingly gross gas station bathroom is not going to make or break us, but making a habit of this can create pelvic floor
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