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5 Best First Time Parenting Books

Kate here! Before I came to birth work, I was in publishing and I spent a lot of time reading books. It's still my preferred format for...

When to introduce solids to baby

I think people get confused on the term "baby-led weaning." It relates to the introduction of solids and your baby learning how to feed...

8 tips to survive hot pregnant summer

The summer heat is upon us and if you are expecting a baby this fall that means you are in peak sweaty Betty season. Let's face it, even...

5 Ways to Manage Heartburn in Pregnancy

The most solid old wives tale is actually related to heartburn! Rumor has it that the more heartburn you experience the more hair your...

3 Tips for Birth Partners

There seems to be growing interest in the birth community these days for partners to take an active support role in the birth. As...

13 Natural Ways to Prepare Body for Labor

Preparing your body for labor can start as early as your first trimester while other things have to wait as your due date becomes closer....

What not to eat when pregnant: the real do not eat list

There are some things to be aware of when it comes to pregnancy and eating, but it doesn't mean you can't have Jimmy John's. While...

What should I eat after birth?

It's easy to forget to feed yourself when you are figuring out a new dynamic, but that is why I recommend you prepare your freezer and...

HELP! My baby won't wake to nurse!

As a lactation counselor and doula, I've been seeing lots of sleepy babies. Why? If we get to the root of things I'd start with...