Breastfeeding Journey

Helpful information about Breastfeeding: Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Internet home for any and all information about breastfeeding for working moms Everything about Parenting and Breastfeeding - KellyMom WomensHealth  

Here are some questions to help guide your process in finding a doula. Ultimately, the important factor making sure you feel comfortable around her as you will be spending one of the most important events of your life together! There are two types of Doulas. Birth Doulas Postpartum Doulas  Birth Doulas: What is her personal birth philosophy? Is she available around your due date? What is her education and experience? Does she help you feel confident in yourself and in the birth process? Does she respect your unique perspective and preferences for your labor and birth? How does she support...

What is a Doula? Doula comes from the Greek word for 'woman's caregiver" or "handmaiden" and now refers to a woman trained and experienced in childbirth, who provides physical, emotional, and information support to women and their partners during labor and birth. Doula also refers to women who are trained and experienced in providing postpartum care (mother and newborn care, breastfeeding support and advice, cooking, child care, errands, and light cleaning) for the new family. To distinguish between the two types of doulas, one may refer to birth doulas and postpartum doulas. Why would you need one? When it comes...

First, we want to preface this by saying: you don't technically need any of these things. As moms or moms-to-be, we are literally bombarded with checklists and must-haves. I remember being 8 months pregnant and leaving one of the big box baby stores in tears because I was told I needed no fewer than 6 car seats.  At the end of the day, your baby needs a clean diaper and a milk supply. That said, having gone through two kids so far (#highfives), below is a round-up of items that made our lives as moms SO MUCH easier. Anything essential...

NEW BABY CHECKLIST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEWEST ADDITION! TO HELP YOU GET READY, WE'VE CREATED THIS PARENT-APPROVED CHECKLIST WITH EVERYTHING YOU'LL NEED FOR A SMOOTH START FEEL FREE TO PRINT IT OR SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS. I BELIEVE, THEY'LL LOVE IT! XO, RUPS