Welcome guest blogger Kim Hawley as she talks to us about one of working parents biggest concerns… You’ve had your baby, and you are busy adjusting to the new addition to your family. You are happy, tired, overwhelmed, in love, and many other emotions that change by the moment. Just as you are starting to find your balance, or maybe long before you have, it’s time to start thinking about your return to work. Getting ready to go back to …
Meet Drea! Birth & Postpartum Doula
Sometimes you can tell the genuine character of a person simply from a short conversation or even an email. Drea is enthusiastic and throws her heart into whatever she is doing- whether volunteering, reading a book, singing at the top of her lungs in the car, or supporting families in birth; you know that she is all in. I am a huge reader, so I LOVE that when I asked her about her favorite books she narrowed it down to …
My 5 Favorite Meals To Bring To A Family With A New Baby
When I had my babies, one of the absolute best and most wonderful things our friends and family did for us was provide us with food. Their generosity was so appreciated and we didn’t have to worry about going grocery shopping, cooking or even cleaning up. Because I know how helpful this was for us, I LOVE bringing food to my friends and family with new babies. As an added bonus, I get to meet the new little one! I’ve …
How To Alleviate Common Pregnancy Complaints (Without Medication)
There are many unpleasant side effects that occur during pregnancy or are aggravated by being pregnant. Constipation, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, morning sickness, heartburn and indigestion, are normal and common ailments that have over the counter remdemies that are safe for pregnancy, but many woman would prefer for a more natural approach. Many ailments can be lessened or alleviated completely by reliving stress, getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, being active, and drinking enough water. If you are suffering from a cold, …
Meet Alicia! Birth & Postpartum Doula
At Balanced Birth Support, we are honored to work with such a talented, caring, and supportive group of birth & postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and placenta specialists. Every single one of the members of Balanced Birth Support bring a unique life experience to the amazing and wondrous work that they do to support expectant families. In the first installment of a series dedicated to profiling members of Balanced Birth Support, I have spoken with Alicia Bennett, a birth …
Typical Newborn Screenings and Procedures: What, How, When
Whether you give birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home, there are many different newborn screenings, shots, and other procedures that will be offered to you or at least discussed with your care providers sometime prior to giving birth. Some tests are used to determine how well your baby is adjusting to the world outside your womb or screen for potential health problems; others are preventative against immediate or future health problems. Depending on where you live, some …
Frugal Baby Nursery – Do It Yourself!
**Throw back blog post! Izzy is now almost 4 years old!!!** Little Izabel came into our lives at 10:41 on February 10th 2013. She was born into my hands in our home. Check out her birth video here! It was beautiful… every little bit of time I get these days I work on her birth story. It is so personal and emotional to me that I am really finding it hard to put her story into words! So I thought …
13 Ways To truly Help a New Parent
Adjusting to life with a brand new baby can often times be tiring and trying for parents. Have you ever wondered what you can do to truly help a new parent after she has a new baby? Read on to find some tips beyond the normal “bring food”. These tips are honestly what most new parents need… coming from a parent of 4! (please keep in mind that everyone has all different levels of comfort in their relationships… not all …
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