In the US 85 % of mothers start breastfeeding shortly after the birth of their babies. By six months of age rates drop to 15%. There are many reasons for this. The lack of support for breastfeeding families is a significant factor. We don't live in a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Breastfeeding
Life Lessons for Mothers
Honor yourself as you honor others. The old adage says that people will treat you the way you teach them to treat you. This goes for partners, relatives, friends, and it goes for older children. Babies, of course, are pure need in the beginning, … [Read more...] about Life Lessons for Mothers
Information Stress
There are so many ways to have instant communication that it makes my head spin. I think I am being left behind in the dust. I find it impossible to stay current with all the new social media platforms. It takes an inordinate amount of time to manage … [Read more...] about Information Stress
Postpartum Planning
Many parents do a great job planning for the birth of their child. They research and educate themselves about midwives and doulas, childbirth education and more. They can be so focused on the birth that they may forget about the period immediately … [Read more...] about Postpartum Planning
Birth Doula Scope of Practice
A contact of mine, at a local hospital, called concerned about an incident regarding a conflict with a doula and a doctor. The doctor was very upset about something a doula told her client. One misstep can create a negative perspective on the entire … [Read more...] about Birth Doula Scope of Practice