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5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat from the Bump!

Posted on Jul 28, 2018 in Uncategorized

https://www.thebump.com/a/5-ways-to-survive-a-summer-pregnancy HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE Mamas!! Did you know that lack of fluids can irritate your uterus and in turn bring on contractions?  Drink up!!

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Childbirth Education Classes

Posted on Feb 3, 2018 in Uncategorized

I will teaching a basic childbirth education class on Saturday, February 17 from 10:30 am to 4:30pm at Abundance Family Chiropractic and Wellness 16 Elliot St. Beverly, MA.  The class will entail basic anatomy and physiology of birth. We will talk comfort measures, fears, pain control, pushing, breastfeeding and baby care.  We’ll do hands on exercises and have lots of time for chatting and fun. Wear comfortable clothes!  Lunch will be served. Contact Enza for more info.  

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The Children’s Piazza

Posted on Feb 3, 2018 in Uncategorized

I am excited to announce that beginning on Friday, February 9  at 1:00 pm, I will be facilitating a new mom’s group at the Children’s Piazza in their brand new, amazing facility in Peabody !! Are you a new mom and struggling with motherhood? Are you a new mom and enjoying motherhood? Do you just need other moms to chat with and laugh and cry with and get out of the house? Need ideas on how to cope with sleepless nights and fussy babies? Breastfeeding, no problem? Bottle feeding, no problem? Come hang out with me; childbirth educator, doula, and a mommy’s friend at the...

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It truly does take a village….a village of compassion!

Posted on Nov 7, 2017 in Uncategorized

I have a beautiful friend and client who wrote a great blog on mom shaming yesterday. Reflections by RebeccaCheck it out!! Here are my observations! When did we become such horrible individuals that we have to shame other moms so we feel better. It’s rampant ladies and I don’t like it one bit! It doesn’t come just from moms either. Birth workers also have joined this game. When were we given the right to be militant in our teachings? As a doula, I clean up a lot of aftermath because a birth-worker didn’t watch her tongue and choose her words wisely. It’s not...

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The Edge of Innovation!

Posted on Sep 22, 2017 in Uncategorized

Podcast #2 Take a listen to the Edge of Innovation and let me know what you think!! What’s Coolah than a Doula? What’s Coola than a Doula?...

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Sleeping on your right side? Don’t freak out!!

Posted on Sep 12, 2017 in Uncategorized

I am always amazed at where people go to find their information and how many wives tales are still believed to this day. You know like for instance, “don’t raise your hands above your head or your baby will strangle?” Not possible! And here’s my favorite, sleeping on your right side will kill your baby. Here’s the scoop: Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby HOWEVER sleeping on your right side will not decrease the blood flow to your baby. The only position you should avoid and can cause...

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