Nesting Mother Birth Services

06/12/2017

Have you ever worried that your newborn fell asleep hungry after breastfeeding?
"When a baby is hungry, he tends to clench his fists tightly and bring them toward his face. If he falls asleep hungry, his fists usually stay clenched. But when he gets milk, he relaxes starting with his face. Then his shoulders relax, and finally those fists unclench. Eventually they're as limp as the rest of him. Think of his hands as a built-in fuel gauge." -- La Leche League's Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th edition

If your newborn is listless and difficult to wake, consulting with your healthcare provider to rule out extenuating circumstances is recommended.
[Image: Infant sound asleep with a relaxed hand. Text: "Is she hungry after nursing?" Trust the hands.]

03/25/2017

01/13/2017

Doula kitty 😊

01/10/2017

County is offering free car seats and safety classes to families in need

The County Health and Human Services Agency will be offering to low-income parents child car seats and safety classes thanks to a program funded by a $155,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

07/21/2016

"The ob-gyns always made me feel like I was nuts."

06/25/2016

Wonder Woman Act I The first time I recall exercising my personal power, and realizing it could have an impact – even on adults – was in 3rd grade. Mrs. Akron, my 3rd grade teacher was a bit of a tart. Always pinched, always stern. But I was smart and one of her ‘pets’ nonetheless....Read more

06/19/2016

Chronic sleep deprivation is not good for you.

06/01/2016

During pregnancy a woman's body must go through a stunning transformation. Her blood volume will nearly double to support the growing foetus, her organs will be pushed to the side by an expanding uterus, her breasts will swell in preparation for lactation and her hormones will rise and dip exponenti...

04/20/2016

The first three months of parenting are often the hardest. A quarter of all babies in this age group are diagnosed as suffering from colic, a diagnosis given when doctors don't know why a baby is so unhappy and parents are unable to stop their tears.

04/14/2016

04/14/2016

New mums. Here is a list of things you do NOT need to do whilst nurturing a small person. You're already doing enough.

03/20/2016

Such an amazing doctor!

For Encinitas obstetrician Nikolas Capetanakis, a family outing or birthday party can quickly turn into a workday if one of his patients goes into labor in his off hours.His commitment to attend each birth makes for an erratic schedule for his family, but a smooth childbirth experience for his patie…