By: Laura Siddons, Co-Founder of The Nesting Place, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Birth often unfolds unpredictably which can lead to a misconception that there is nothing that you can do to prepare yourself for it, and that some are “lucky” while others are “unlucky” when it comes to birth outcomes and birth satisfaction. But …
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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 …
Nausea during pregnancy is common which may be reassuring if you are suffering but we aren’t sure that makes it any more tolerable. 70-80% of pregnant women experience nausea throughout their first trimester, and 50% experience nausea plus vomiting; so if you are experiencing it, you are not alone! What causes nausea and morning sickness …
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By: Laura Siddons, Co-Founder of The Nesting Place When I got pregnant with my first baby in 2015, I was elated. I felt butterflies at the first site of that positive pregnant test, and a deep sense of fulfillment with the thought of a baby growing inside of me. To me, it was no surprise …
