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Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding, while seemingly normal and natural, can certainly come with some challenges. Wouldn’t it be nice if people talked more about the struggles associated with nursing their baby instead of painting a picture of ease and comfort? The most difficult parts of breastfeeding can be getting a successful latch, cluster feeding, finding a comfortable position,… Read more
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Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy
This blog was written by our friend and local pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Betty DeLass, PT, DPT. Betty is the owner and founder of Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, a practice that specializes in pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy, as well as before and after pregnancy. Should I get pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy?… Read more
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Caring for the Mother after Birth
I watched a video this morning that emphasized just how much is expected of a woman recovering from childbirth. In the video, comparisons were made between recovering from childbirth and recovering from knee surgery or an ingrown toenail removal. Essentially, the video reiterated what I already knew, which was that women are expected to “bounce… Read more
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Encapsulating the Placenta
She looked at me with an incredulous expression and asked, “Are you actually into all of that placenta encapsulation stuff now?” I couldn’t blame her for asking. After all, I had never been one to take interest in an all-natural, holistic, hippy style of living. In fact, it wasn’t my style at all to do… Read more
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
To those who have suffered through pregnancy or infant loss: we see you. We’re thinking of you and our hearts ache for you. We know that this time last year was probably filled with so much hope and great anticipation as you imagined what the new year would have in store for you. We know… Read more
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Prenatal Depression and Anxiety
On our way out of her office, my midwife told me, “You WILL get through this and feel like yourself again, I promise.” I nearly burst into tears right there because, after suffering through my entire first trimester with harrowing depression, I simply couldn’t see how that could be possible. Of all of the things… Read more