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Whats in Your Doula bag for Doulas?!
Whats in Your Doula Bag?! Many times Doulas are focused on their clients, which they should be, but we must remember we need essential...
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Jul 13, 20202 min read
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Systematic Racism In the Hospital Setting for Doulas
In 2020, We are constantly being reminded of America's Systematic racism, from financial standpoints to socioeconomic issues within the...
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Jun 19, 20206 min read
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The Art of Belly Binding!! Why its important after birth!
A tradition in which we need and must bring back to the world for women. Women should wear this belly binder for 10-12 hours a day for at...
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May 13, 20202 min read
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Why 40 Days After Child Birth is so Important! It's Healing Time! #youarethebom
All over the world, there are cultural practices to support a mother during their postpartum period. Each women regardless on how many...
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May 12, 20202 min read
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Importance of Breastfeeding for the Black Mom!!
I hope that African American women pay particular attention to the information provided here.this particular guide is geared towards...
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May 12, 20202 min read
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New Mom, New Look!! How do you feel? It's Awareness Time!!
Becoming a mother is in itself a new experience, but to go from what you used to be or have (time) many mothers have a hard time...
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May 10, 20204 min read
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Hair Loss After Having your baby!!
Many new moms see noticeable hair loss a few months after having a baby. According to American Academy of Dermatology "Many new moms...
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May 7, 20202 min read
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Menstruation Cycle & Milk Supply
Have you ever wondered why??!! Am I doing something wrong? when menstrual cycle starts back which can literally occur at any time during...
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May 7, 20201 min read
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Bereavement through Infant Loss or Miscarriages
I'd like to start off by saying that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! I myself have had two miscarriages and it was an experience of a lifetime....
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May 7, 20202 min read
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Nausea When Breastfeeding?!
Many mothers have reported nausea while breastfeeding, especially in the early weeks of breastfeeding. It can go away for most moms, but...
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May 6, 20201 min read
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What is Purple Crying?!
Purple crying is when your baby goes through a period of time of crying more than normal. Crying may come and go and you will not know...
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May 6, 20201 min read
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Biting.....WHY does your baby bite while breastfeeding? Do I need to wean once my baby gets teeth?
So, you are going through your journey of motherhood and now your baby is biting "while you breastfeed".... The real truth is that a baby...
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Apr 22, 20202 min read
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Can I give my breastfed baby water?
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine advises “ Supplementation with water or glucose water, increases the risks of jaundice, excessive...
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Apr 20, 20201 min read
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What are some sign of Dehydration?
Many first time mothers who breastfeed always voices their concerns on how would I know if their baby is dehydrated. This can be a tricky...
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Apr 20, 20201 min read
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Dream feeding!! Feeding your baby while hey are sleep!!
Dream feeding is an important and valuable technique to feed your baby while they are STILL sleeping. Especially during the early days of...
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Apr 20, 20201 min read
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HOW DO I WEAN OFF OF THE PUMP WHEN EXCLUSIVELY PUMPING!
Congratulations on your pumping journey! I know this was such a long road ahead, but you did it, you accomplished your goal of feeding...
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Apr 20, 20202 min read
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Power Pumping... How to Increase your milk supply!!
Today we will discuss exactly what power pumping is!!! Power Pumping is a technique used when a mothers' breast milk supply output has...
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Apr 20, 20201 min read
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Blisters on my nipple! What do I do?
When it comes to breasts feeding the frequent demand for feedings especially in the beginning of your breast feeding journey can...
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Apr 14, 20201 min read
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One big breasts, One small breasts OMG!!
My breasts are lop-sided! Do you have a problem with your breasts being lop- sided? Does your baby latch only on one breasts? Does your...
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Apr 13, 20201 min read
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What's in your breast milk? Breast milk composition!
Your breasts milk is full of nutrients that will protect your baby. Did you know that your breasts milk changes over time to meet all of...
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Apr 13, 20201 min read
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