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Celebrating National Midwifery Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Maternal Care

Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Midwifery Week. This special week is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of midwives to maternal and infant healthcare. Midwives have played a vital role in guiding women through the transformative journey of childbirth for centuries, and National Midwifery Week gives us an opportunity…

A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal Care: Nurturing a Healthy Pregnancy 

Pregnancy, a transformative and miraculous journey, demands meticulous attention to the well-being of both the mother and the growing life within her. Prenatal care, encompassing various facets such as diet, exercise, vitamins, and overall health, forms the bedrock of ensuring a smooth and thriving pregnancy. Let’s dive into the essentials and importance of prenatal care…

Baby’s Hospital Bag Checklist: Why You Need One & What Goes Inside

Your due date is only a few weeks away. Congratulations! Pregnancy is a unique journey for everyone. You might feel like pregnancy has been a breeze – you feel glowing and you’re soaking up every moment. You might have had a more difficult pregnancy with aches, pains, and you’re ready to be done. Whatever your…

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15 is a specific day for parents to remember infants they have lost. This month is an opportunity for parents to know they are not alone in their grief – it’s a moment to reflect on feelings, get involved in pregnancy loss awareness, or…

Doula 101: Everything You Need To Know About Perinatal Support

If you’re a parent in 2022, chances are you’ve heard about doulas. Maybe you even have a loose idea of what a doula does…helps people during birth, right? Well…yes, but there’s a more to it than that! Although the word has gotten out about these supportive professionals, there’s still a lot to understand about doulas…

Perinatal Dreaming

My Masters degree is in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. The curriculum centers around the teachings of Carl Jung, a descendant of Sigmund Freud who was the first Psychoanalyst to make a connection between our dream lives and our conscious, emotional lives. In my training to become a…

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