How to Pay for a Doula By Emily Manelius As a birth doula and postpartum doula, a question I hear all too often is: How will I afford a doula and why is it so expensive? First and foremost, doula care is incredibly personal for both the client and the doula. We are giving our […]
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Mother’s Blessing (Blessingway)
A Mother Blessing Ceremony By Amy Meilen, PT, CD(DONA) You, like most of us, have probably gone to or been the guest of honor at a traditional baby shower. They range in style and meaning for everyone, from the giving and receiving of baby-necessities, gag gifts, cake, baby-centered games (often eye-rolling), and the occasional opportunity to […]
Anna’s Henna-SarahKate Butterworth
When Anna came to me for henna to celebrate her first pregnancy, she was already a week past due. Her sister was visiting her and together they sat in my painting studio and laughed and laughed through each baby movement and told me the long story of her pregnancy, which was fascinating! She wanted full […]
Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition
An Optimal Pregnancy Diet Kelly Sheridan, M.S., L.Ac. Pregnancy is a key time in the life of a child and a mother. By specifically focusing on diet and lifestyle during these months, a mother has an opportunity to optimally support the life of her growing baby and re-educate her own body to exist in […]
High Risk Pregnancy: Amy’s Story
I had a “high risk pregnancy” for all 40 weeks + 5 days with my 4th child. The factors in my case were directly related to AMA (advanced maternal age). I was 42 when I became pregnant, via IVF/ICSI.(In-vitro Fertilization/Inter-cellular sperm injection) My body had been pregnant without ART 3 times in my 30’s—I had […]
