Birthing Baby Gently

10/24/2021

rethinking the pushing stage

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really the best way? Does it support...

08/20/2021

https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/blog/2021/8/20/farahs-story-i-breastfed-my-adopted-baby

Farah shares her story of inducing lactation and breastfeeding her adopted newborn baby.

03/09/2021

If you are thinking about having your placenta encapsulated.. feel free to reach out to me I'd love to help you

12/19/2019

https://www.facebook.com/958593280862551/posts/2581195085269021/

12/17/2019

https://avivaromm.com/headaches-in-pregnancy/

Originally published 2014, Updated December 11, 2019 Acetaminophen (Tylenol). Most people reach for it for everyday headaches like it's no big deal, and 2/3 of women have used it in pregnancy. Yet acetaminophen is not benign. For example, it is one of the major contributors to liver disease in the U...

09/18/2019

https://www.parents.com/baby/all-about-babies/science-proves-you-cant-hold-your-baby-too-much/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20190915

A new study shows that cuddling your baby (early and often!) has huge benefits when it comes to brain development, especially for preemies.