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What is Tummy Time? Exactly how it sounds! It is an opportunity for a baby to spend time on his/her tummy to practice strengthening their neck and core muscles. Tummy time should always be done when a infant is awake and supervised by you or another trusted adult. Why is Tummy Time Important? It’s important […]

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? According to Cleveland Clinic, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction “ is a common condition where you can’t correctly relax and coordinate the muscles in your pelvic floor to urinate (pee) or have a bowel movement (poop).” This can also be known as Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction (Reborn). If you are struggling with

Being pregnant and planning for your birth can be an exciting time in your life, but it also can be very stressful. You have probably noticed people, both in the medical/birth field and out of it, sharing their ideas and opinions of what you should or should not do when it comes to your pregnancy

What is Placenta Encapsulation? To understand what placenta encapsulation is, let us first look at the placenta. The placenta is an amazing temporary organ that forms in the uterus during pregnancy, providing nutrients for and preventing toxins from your baby as he/she lives and grows in the womb. Not only can this organ support the

What is Yoni Steaming? Yoni steaming is a practice where you sit over a hot bowl of water full of herbs, letting the steam cleanse your vagina and uterus, having a towel draped over your legs to keep the steam from coming out. A yoni steaming session could last from 20-60 minutes. This is something

What is Delayed Cord Clamping? Just as it sounds in it’s title, it is when you delay in cutting the baby’s umbilical cord until it stops pulsating to provide the baby it’s oxygen and blood left in the placenta. As your baby comes in to this world, not only does it receive oxygen through their

Sleep is such an important part of growing and developing for your child (and even for you!). But, sometimes it can get confusing, discouraging, and even frustrating when trying to figure out how to help our littles have better sleep patterns. But trusting your parental instincts of what method is best for your baby/toddler, and

Fertility can be such a beautiful and difficult subject to talk about as women. The desire to conceive and bear children is beautiful, but can be an emotional journey. First, we want to recognize that you special, important, and that you are heard. You are not alone in this journey, data has shown that 1

Photo taken by Julie Francom Is it safe to birth our baby in water? What are the benefits of water births? Would a water birth help me during labor? Is water birth for me? These are all great questions to ask when considering a water birth, and should be asked. Surprisingly, the earliest accounts of

What are sitz baths? How can they help me postpartum? Sitz baths is a type of treatment that is done by soaking in warm water to help clean and treat problems or wounds in the anus, perineal, and genital areas. “Sitz” comes from the German word “sitzen,” which literally means “to sit.” They are also