Group B Strep: What you need to know

May 19, 2022

Written by Gloria Lemay  We are told that the concern about Strep B involves two groups at high risk of infection:1. Premature infants under 37 weeks gestation2. Any infant in utero with membranes released longer than 18 hours Contractions are a possible indicator of infection, but this situation is a concern in weeks 0-36. After […]

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Goats Milk Baby Formula

May 13, 2022

This is a much easier recipe than the one previously posted. Thanks Natasha!

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Homemade Baby Formula Recipe

May 11, 2022

💗 One of my moms sent this recipe to me a while back. Seems timely to share it now. The initial ingredient list might seem huge, but most of the items last a long time. 👍 Note: It needs to be made fresh every day or every other day. You CAN freeze individual portions in […]

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Spring/Summer Schedule 2022

May 9, 2022
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Easy Protein For Mom

May 9, 2022

You’ve heard me say it, “Expectant moms need 80 to 100 grams of protein every day.” And believe me, I see some of your faces fall when I say that, as if it’s waaaay too great of an expectation. People are busy, I get that, but your baby’s health and well being are worth the […]

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Relieving Mastitis

May 5, 2022

If you’ve ever heard my speech about using Castor oil to jump start labor–you’ll likely remember–I am NOT a fan. Taking Castor oil internally is not a good idea, unless the thought of having stomach cramps and explosive diarrhea while in labor sounds fun to you. Yikes. However, there is a perfectly good reason to […]

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The Squat Bar

April 14, 2022

We discuss in class the use and benefits of the Squat Bar to support mom while laboring and birthing in an upright position. I wanted to post these photos so that you’ll be able to visualize the benefits more clearly. Please, when you check in at the hospital–ask for a Squat Bar and stay off […]

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Help That Baby OUT~

March 24, 2022

Stay off your back. Love,

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Choices In Childbirth

February 9, 2022

Making the Childbirth Decisions “Why is it still controversial to say that women should make the decisions about childbirth?” Just this week I had one of my “moms” tell me that when she told her OB that she would be using HypnoBirthing Techniques for her birth, he smiled–that smile–and said, “Listen, I’ve been doing this […]

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Newborn Vitamin K

January 24, 2022

Fabulous article on Mommypotamus which will help you decide what approach to take with the Vitamin K question. Should My Newborn Get a Vitamin K Shot?

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