When you are learning about nursing, you probably keep seeing everyone talk about how to make MORE milk. But engorgement and oversupply of milk can also be an issue, as well. Oversupply and engorgement can be painful and frustrating – especially for people who are nursing for the first time. …
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so that makes it a great time to learn about domestic violence – and one way to do this is to know the signs. Domestic violence isn’t something that happens to other people. Each year, more than 10 million people are abused by …
Summer is over and it’s time to start looking forward to the change of seasons. Fall is a great time of year to enjoy some family fun. The weather is mostly still nice and it’s still a while until the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. So, what does …
Summer is on its way out and the kids are back in school. This can mean illness, and no one wants that. Luckily, there are some ways to try and boost your family’s immunity naturally. Disclaimer: As always, talk to your doctor about these options before trying them – he …
If you are pregnant and looking to hire a midwife, you probably are wondering if you can ask questions before making a decision. The answer is: Yes! You can! Any midwife worth their salt will be happy to answer your questions to make sure they are a good fit. So, …
When it comes to giving birth, it isn’t always easy to understand what you should and should not do and sometimes, your care provider can make you feel as if you don’t have a choice in your treatment or care. But you actually do have a choice and you are …
While pregnancy can be a joyful and exciting time, it is also a time of change – and with change can come stress. Sometimes, the stress is due to a difficult pregnancy or even a relationship issue. And sometimes, it is due to other factors, like your job or finances. …
Most parents are probably feeling some level of burnout after the past year and a half, but summer is here and it’s a great time to take stock of your parenting and try a different approach if you’ve been at odds with your children. Enter: Playful parenting. Playful parenting is …
If you are pregnant and have been researching natural birth options, you might have thought about having a water birth. But what does that actually mean? Is it laboring in a tub but birthing on dry land? Actually giving birth in a tub? Who will help you? What do you …
Most people have the perception that a midwife only helps a pregnant person during pregnancy – and at the birth. But that’s simply not true. Many midwives also can be seen for regular medical visits – from adolescence through menopause — and some even offer postpartum care. And if you …
