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What Postpartum Anxiety Looks Like & How To Get Help
Postpartum depression is becoming more widely known, which is important because it’s common. For a long time, it wasn’t something people were talking about. But the problem is that “postpartum depression” is a blanket term used for many very different conditions....
Someone you love just had a new baby! 9 Tips for helping postpartum
Your friend or maybe a family member just had a new baby and you’re super excited. Maybe, you watched her bump grow on social media. Maybe you went to the baby shower. You want to go visit your friend and meet her new bundle of joy. Many parents take several weeks,...
Top 5 ideas for what to do with all the Halloween Candy!
Based on a recent “Candy Confessions” survey from Crest, 86% of parents eat extra Halloween candy that was given to their child while trick-or-treating! I am not sure if that’s better or worse than them eating it. We have 3 kids in our house and that adds up to...
Vaginal Steaming (for fertility)
First of all, what is Vaginal Steaming: At this point many of us have seen the infamous photo of Chrissy Teigen with a face mask sitting on a stool steaming her vagina postpartum. Think about vaginal steaming like a cup of herbal tea... for your vagina. The practice...
Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Labor
Acupuncture can help women have a viable, healthy and comfortable pregnancy. Herbs and acupuncture can prevent miscarriage by promoting overall health and circulation throughout the body Ensuring that essential nutrients are passed from mother to baby. ...
FAQ’s About Overnight Doulas
Nighttime can be the hardest part for a postpartum family. Babies wake up and want to eat every 2-3 hours. They may stay up longer to be burped, changed, held, or rocked back to sleep. Parents are exhausted! An overnight doula can help you stay in bed and increase...
Where do I buy maternity clothes in Chicago?
Summer is coming to a close and no longer can we just throw a flowy summer dress over that belly. (or you just don't even like flowy things) Where does one find some modern and stylish maternity clothes, besides Target. We picked a few of our local favorites and some...
Holistic Goal Setting for Pregnancy
Getting pregnant, being pregnant, birthing a baby, caring for a baby, caring for a toddler. Easy, right? NO! Having a baby is a monumental, life-changing experience with a full spectrum of joys and hardships. Whether it’s your first or your fourth, it changes your...
Yoga Poses for Healing Postpartum
The get your body back attitude is a surefire way to actually make things worse. It takes 10 months for your body to change and things like your abdominals to separate. It may take way more than 6 weeks for them to heal and be ready for intense exercise. Try taking it...