Soulfood - Birth Support

09/29/2015

"Baby-wearing is one of the best things you can do for a baby’s optimal structural, neurological, physiological and emotional development.” Andrew Dodge, DC tells us in "The Wearable Baby" why when comparing baby-wearing to carrying babies in a car seat, the car seat doesn’t stack up: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/The-Outer-Womb/the-wearable-baby.html

07/26/2015

Lactation consultants work with breastfeeding mothers all day - they know a thing or two about early feeding! Here are 10 things they wish new mothers knew.

06/19/2015

05/24/2015

Written by Aly Folin, CPM, LM, North Star Midwifery & Erin Stertz-Follett, CD(DONA), Flutterby Birth Services After attending many births, it is safe to say that we as midwives and doulas have ...

04/26/2015

Yoga may ease symptoms of prenatal depression

Prenatal depression is a little recognized condition, which can lead to numerous immediate and long-term negative consequences for mothers and their children. A recent research review suggests that yoga that incorporates a combination of movement, breath, relaxation and meditation may help to allevi…

04/18/2015

Mother's Day advertising gets me every time!

03/25/2015

I AM A DOULA

03/11/2015

5 Better Questions To Ask A Potential Doula: Scrap The List! Posted on March 10, 2015 by DoulaJill Hit Google Search with interview questions for a potential doula and lots of lists appear.  As a Doula in NJ for the last 10 years, I have answered them all. Last night my friend asked me for pointers…

03/02/2015

02/28/2015

Worry is a kind of curiosity: wondering about what might happen and how to respond. Use your imagination to awaken hidden sources of courage and power.

12/31/2014

http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-highly-effective-mamas/

10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas