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You Are a Body Worth Caring For
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Nutrition for your Postpartum Body
Chicken soup is definitely good for the postpartum body...what else should you add or avoid?
Pumps, Bottles & Breastcare...Oh My!
A quick review of tools recommended by Naomi, our resident infant feeding specialist
Common 2nd Trimester Discomforts
During pregnancy, the increase of blood volume & relaxation of soft tissue, help nourish your little one and prepare your body for baby
Common 1st Trimester Discomforts
It may help to understand why you are feeling nauseous, tired and uncomfortable during your 1st trimester
Supporting Spontaneous Labor & Is There a Way to Kickstart it?Â
What physiological changes are helping your body get ready for labor...and how can you work with your body?
Why am I getting Conflicting Advice?
What to do with conflicting advice? Why does it happen? What kind of strategy will work to resolve this?
How do you know when your baby is done with a feeding?
Quick tips to know when your baby is done eating
Naomi's Tongue Tie Wisdom
Breastfeeding can be tricky. Naomi will help you de-mystify a few problem areas that could be causing pain and influencing weight gain.
How to Handle Evening Fussy Times...like a Pro!
Ideas for making it through the developmentally normal fussy evening phase
Paced Bottle Feeding
Paced bottle feeding helps your baby drink more slowly and avoid discomfort.
Naomi's Infant Feeding Checklist
Check out this list of Naomi's essentials for infant feeding.
The Timing of Pumping
Naomi simplifies your decision making process by introducing two possible ways to approach pumping.
Birth Planning: Practicing Fluidity
Birth planning tips for a more satisfying birth experience!
Healthy Pregnancy
Your body is doing the heavy lifting of growing a baby...how are you showing up to keep yourself strong?
The Secret to making Hard Things into Easy Things
What you understand and believe will influence your actions. Get clear on what you believe about yourself!
Infant Feeding Tip: Weight Loss and Dehydration in the First Few Days of Feeding Baby
The main goal after you bring baby home is to help them gain weight...so why is it OK for them to lose some weight at first?
Choosing Your Provider
One of the aspects of your birth that is primarily within your control is to choose your provider...here are a few tips!
Shared Decision Making
DC Birth Doulas wants to support you where you are now and also in your efforts to get to a place of feeling satisfied with your birth!
What does it mean to find Connection during Pregnancy
We encourage you to become curious about making connections with others during pregnancy...more information might make it easier.
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