I have been a certified DONA postpartum doula for over 25 years. This is a question I get all the time from expectant parents. It’s a question I wish I had asked when I was pregnant: “What is the difference between a birth nurse and …
If you’ve heard that the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has released a new mastitis guideline and found yourself wondering how to use it, you’re not alone. ABM Protocol #36 (2022) introduced a standard model for understanding breast inflammation. And while the fundamental principles are not …
Let’s hear from all the parents who are bringing new life into the crazy world of EXTRA right now! Megan and her husband had a baby soon after they moved in, so we chose the small front section to capture the birthdays, and then we …
If you’ve ever dealt with a client in fear of a painful lump in their breast, believing they have an invasive procedure, you know it all too well. And if you’ve recently read ABM Clinical Protocol #36 and wondered how to explain what’s going on, …
Werengani Maina a February Kwa Anyamata, Kuonjezera Tanthauzo Mukuyang’ana mayina a anyamata a February? Ngati mukuyembekezera mwana mu February, mwezi wachiwiri wa chaka, mukhoza kuyang’ana mayina a anyamata omwe amatanthauza kapena okhudzana ndi February. Mayina a February adzalumikizana ndi mwezi wachiwiri wa chaka, kapena angayambitse …
Breastfeeding is one of those things that’s meant to come “naturally”… except when it doesn’t. Between cracked nipples, cluster feeds, leaking boobs and trying to latch a hungry newborn at 3am, it’s safe to say Mother Nature can be a bit of an overachiever. The …
In the words of my publisher: This comprehensive and accessible guide provides obstetricians and lactation specialists with the skills to help families navigate the challenges of breastfeeding. Using a compassionate, person-centered approach that prioritizes the needs of both mother and child, this pioneering book explores …
NEWBORN MINI SESSION- simple, consistent and guaranteed. Small newborn units are designed for parents who prefer simplicity, who need less time, or are on a budget- because let’s be honest, welcoming a newborn comes with a lot of other expenses. Sub-sections provide two beautiful, clear …
There is nothing more heartbreaking than feeling like a stuffed baby. Unlike you or me, our little bundles of joy can’t blow their noses. Their first cold is an unpleasant experience that all parents experience. But there are ways you can make it easier for …
Teething starts from about three months to the third year, and different teeth come out at different times and create certain problems that change over time. One baby milk they will not serve well a 3-month-old with early gum disease and a 24-year-old pushing second …