by Cailey Rash | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Blog post shared from Fit4Mom Postpartum intimacy – sounds like an oxymoron right? It’s a funny thing, the very act that produces babies is the thing most women want nothing to do with after giving birth. We all know how taxing having a newborn can be and the...
by wp wp | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ok people…time to get personal. Like, POOP personal. I know, I know… proper adults don’t discuss these things. Well, it looks like we’re about to get real un..proper! The dreaded first poop after you’ve delivered a baby (via vaginal delivery or cesarean section) can...
by Cailey Rash | Oct 2, 2021 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
It’s hard out here with a baby bump! But you know what would make it easier? Laughing about it with other people who feel your pain! We went ahead and did the leg work for you. Take a look! Facebook Groups Pregnant in the Port City Wilmington Moms Group (North...
by Cailey Rash | Sep 18, 2021 | Pregnancy, Uncategorized
When we’re excited to see that positive pregnancy test, one of the first steps we take is to establish care with a local OB/GYN and/or midwifery team. And don’t forget those prenatal vitamins! But all too often we focus so much on check-ups for the baby, and not so...
by wp wp | Sep 11, 2021 | Belly Binding, Postpartum Doula
Blog post courtesy of Birth & Beyond Doula Services Whether planned or emergent, recovering from abdominal surgery, like a cesarean section, is no joke (as you’ll find out the first time someone makes you laugh). It will be about 6 weeks before your incision heals...
by wp wp | Sep 4, 2021 | Doula, Pregnancy
The times they are a changin’! It’s starting to feel like everyone is staying home due to the recent COVID pandemic. Whether it’s for work, for school, or even for delivering a baby, we’re all missing that personal connection! While this doula loves her some...
by Cailey Rash | Aug 7, 2021 | Pregnancy
In general, pregnant and lactating women in the U.S. are getting in enough grains and protein. Vegetables, however…now that’s another story. The areas that are weakest include red veggies (e.g., tomato, bell pepper), starchy veggies (e.g., potatoes, squash, corn), and...
by wp wp | Jul 31, 2021 | Pregnancy
Oh…that loaded question. Packing to go have a baby can feel like one of the most overwhelming tasks during your pregnancy. Ideally, you should have your bag ready to go (besides last-minute items like your toothbrush) by 36 weeks or 37 weeks pregnant,...
by Cailey Rash | Jul 24, 2021 | Doula, Pregnancy
I hear it all the time. “We really want to hire a doula but……we aren’t sure if we can afford it.…we don’t know if it will be worth the money.…it’s just so expensive.” It can be hard to understand why doula services cost what they do, especially if you’re just thinking...
by Cailey Rash | Jul 17, 2021 | Doula, Pregnancy
It can be easy to get lost in the shuffle when deciding where to give birth to your baby. Much like just about everything else when it comes to having kids, everyone has an opinion. While it’s true that research and fact finding are an essential part of making this...
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