From fertility, to pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum and everything in between, the birth boss blog covers all elements of care, with a focus on traditional wellness. Thank you for learning with us!
PREGNANCY | BIRTH | POSTPARTUM | FERTILITY
One of the absolute best ways to prep for postpartum is to spend some time stocking your freezer with nutrient-dense meals that take the pressure off when baby arrives. Having a freezer full of done-for-you meals means less grocery shopping, less food prep, and less cooking with a newborn – yes please!
Read MoreWhether you’re looking to deal with pain management, infection prevention, inducing milk supply, mood-boosting, healing perineal trauma, or aiding with troubled sleep - there is a herbal solution for each of these postpartum woes.
Read MoreI like to think of postpartum bleeding as a reminder for us to slow down and nurture our bodies & babies during the postpartum period.
Read MoreYou’ve stocked the pantry with your favourite one-handed snacks, the diaper station is set up, your lactation tea is ready to go. But what happens when you have to leave the house for the first time, and you’re feeling anything but ready to put on something other than a robe and fuzzy slippers?
Read MoreSitz baths, herbal soaks, and peri-bottles, oh my! Here’s why you should consider using herbs in your fourth trimester.
Read MoreThere is a lot of information about there that shows that eating healthy and hydrating can boost milk production, so when it comes to weaning, doing it in a ‘healthy’ way can put out some conflicting messages. As a lactation-trained doula, I’ve seen many tricks in practice.
Read MorePreparing for what happens after baby is just as important as preparing for how they enter the world. The fact is creating your postpartum experience prenatally only leads to a more positive experience after birth.
Read MoreAs a doula, I think of myself a little like Mary Poppins’ bag – full of resources that can help ease your transition to parenthood. One resource that tends to get used over and over? Essential oils! I recently shared my top oils for pregnancy, birth & beyond over at Mother Muse Magazine.
Read MoreIt’s finally happened. Your baby has gone to sleep, your partner is dozing away, you’ve tucked yourself in and boom - nothing. All you’ve been talking about is how exhausted you are, and when the moment comes around, your brain has a million tabs open and you can’t seem to hit the off button. Read these tips to catch up on your zzzs with a little one at home.
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