When I first felt drawn to becoming a doula, I lacked a clear path and searching for answers offered no guidance. I strongly felt a desire to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.…
Read the article: How to Become a Doula and Build a Career That Lasts“My baby was up every hour last night eating. This can’t possibly be normal. I must not be producing enough milk.”
Read the article: Is My Baby Starving? Understanding Newborn Growth SpurtsWhether you are getting ready to welcome your baby, planning for a scheduled induction, or simply want to feel prepared for labor, having a complete hospital bag checklist takes away a lot of the…
Read the article: The Ultimate Hospital Checklist: Preparing for the Big DayStaying comfortable in labor and through birth is critical and possible. Having coping skills and support will make this a reality. Two of my favorite coping skills are using counter pressure and hip squeezes.…
Read the article: Counter Pressure and Hip Squeeze: How To Cope During LaborHi! My name is Milena, and my husband and I created the Ready Rocker. As with many products, the initial motivation stemmed from a personal pain point. Like many new parents, we were sleep-deprived,…
Read the article: The Benefits of Rocking Your BabyThere are many benefits of prenatal and postnatal exercise. We all know exercise is important in our everyday lives. It can become even more important while you are pregnant. The added strain on your…
Read the article: Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal ExerciseFinding yourself after you have a baby is so important! We all know that having a baby is so consuming emotionally, physically and mentally. It can take months and even years to feel like…
Read the article: Finding Yourself After Baby- Self Care TipsI wrote this back in 2016 after I had my third baby. I wanted to share it today because I think so many can relate to this. Motherhood is a rollercoaster, filled with HIGHS…
Read the article: Growing Your FamilyAdjusting from no children to one has many challenges including a huge learning curve, coping with relationship changes, adjusting to your new role as a parent and dealing with insecurities and unknowingness. It is…
Read the article: The Scary Truth About a Growing FamilyHaving a baby is exhausting! Pregnancy and labor are enough to make you feel exhausted, and now you have to recover and care for a new baby.
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