Dr. Annie Neisen, DPT, PT Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist Certified Holistic Sex Educator What is an abdominal separation or diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)? A DRA occurs when there is a widening of the connective tissue between the two rectus abdominis muscles (the 6-pack abs). This tissue is called the linea alba, and it is …
The Lonely Fourth Trimester During the first three months after the birth of a baby, the period commonly referred to as the fourth trimester, moms are at their most sensitive and fragile time. The major changes taking place both internally and externally can be overwhelming and emotional to say the least. In today’s society, moms …
By: Marla Hamilton, Postpartum Doula Postpartum group support is one of those things that you know you probably SHOULD find when you’re having a baby, right? So why is it so hard to move our little fingers to sign up? I’ve had the honor of facilitating Fourth Trimester Support Circles for the Nesting Place for …
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By: Nina Hawkes Like so many others, the double (triple) whammy of a global pandemic while raising a toddler and expecting a new baby opened up a valley of anxiety I’d never known before. The lack of social interaction certainly didn’t help my growing fear for the future – pandemic aside, the reality of the …
By Laura Siddons, Birth Doula, and Co-Founder, The Nesting Place When I look at my twins, I usually feel happy and proud. But last year when they turned 3, all I did was cry. I cried tears of anger, tears of sadness, tears of pain. And it stuck around for weeks. And so began my …
Find a private childbirth education class to learn the anatomy of birth, along with valuable tips for labor. Hospital classes are somewhat useful but we find private classes are geared more towards helping a woman decide what’s right for her. A good read is another great way to educate yourself. The Nesting Place offers a …
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One of the top concerns I hear from pregnant people is staying hydrated throughout pregnancy. Hydration has gotten a huge push these past few years, so it’s natural for it to be on everyone’s minds. But if you’re pregnant, and more so plus size, getting those liquids in is even more important. Why is Hydration …
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What it is and why the most popular baby equipment on the market today may actually not be helping your baby’s growth. By Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT In our previous post we discussed the importance of tummy time and established that you can have fun with your baby on the floor. Now we will …
By: Jackie Dour As the anniversary of the pandemic quickly came and passed, I sit here reflecting on my last year, at home in isolation with a newborn and a toddler. One year. Roughly 100 days of that spent alone as a new family of four. One year full of cries, video chats, minimal support …
By: Jacqueline Aiello, Co-Founder of The Nesting Place Stay-at-home to work-from-home mom – a phrase that rang in my ears shortly after the world shut down last March. Like many other mothers, I found myself at home, with no childcare, and a spouse who worked outside the home. My husband and I did not feel safe continuing …
