by Jan | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood, Pregnancy
The Birthing Ball is to birth as mother’s milk is to a baby. It’s efficient, incredible and soothing. It’s one of those things that get you thinking ”whoever designed this ball must be rich,” so I researched it. What we call the birthing ball was developed by an...
by Jan | Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
When my mother-in-law had her baby she stayed in the hospital for 8-10 days after giving birth. During that time she received coaching and training on taking care of herself and the baby. What’s changed since then? Now a new mom is discharged from the hospital after...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
A labor that included an IV of fluids may cause postpartum edema in your feet, hands AND breasts. This type of breast swelling is not normal and is referred to as engorgement. The breasts and areola are firm. The skin is stretched and tight. Under these conditions,...
by Renee Beebe | Benefits of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Natural Parenthood
“My milk has just ‘come in’ and I’m engorged. My breasts are hard and they hurt. What should I do? How long will this last?” Most moms feel some breast fullness or swelling in the early days of breastfeeding. It’s a sign that the breasts are gearing up to...
by Kathryn | Motherhood, Natural Parenthood, Pregnancy
Any time we experience rapid growth or weight gain, the possibility of stretch marks arises. As women, pregnancy is just one of those times when our burgeoning bellies cause our skin to stretch beyond it’s “normal elasticity”, potentially resulting in stretch marks. ...
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