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 …
by Doula, Lactation Counselor, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Fourth Trimester Support Circle Leader, Ebonie ‘Karma’ Tudor As a black mother, doula and birth worker, my clients mean the world to me. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) women have many obstacles in our paths when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum, in addition to struggles …
Written by: Amanda Capriglione, RDN, CDN, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nicole Palmer, DO Originally posted by Feed Mom & Me Prenatal Vitamin Yay, you’re pregnant! And, you’re constipated. Upwards of 38% of pregnant women experience constipation. It can be painful and just plain terrible to deal with! Thankfully, there is good news! Constipation can be …
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By Jen Sbrocchi, Pre and Postnatal Yoga Instructor Once you share you’re pregnant, you may have a few friends, or even health care providers, suggest you look into local prenatal yoga classes. Even if you don’t know what downward facing dog or pranayama is, prenatal yoga can prepare and empower you for your pregnancy, labor …
