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A mother cradles her baby. Text reads: "Post-Pregnancy Care."

Post-Pregnancy Trials 

 

Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most significant and joyous acts that a person can take. A new baby is a cause for celebration, but a fragile newborn also brings about great change and hardship for its parents.  

 

These changes can be especial...

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Every parent wants to have it all. A flourishing work life, a safe and happy family, and personal hobbies and fulfillment. But how do you work for nine hours a day, cook meals, and keep your house clean when you have a gaggle of young children at home? 

 

You can’t expect family to always be...

Over the course of the month, I have been applying The 5 Love Languages written by Gary Chaplain to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.  This week, I am covering how you can apply these principles during childbirth.

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One of the common questions I hear from couples when thinking about a douls is whether Dad will be left out.  That if I am there supporting mom, dad will be pushed back to the side. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.  Doulas are for dads just as they are for mom. Doula’s do not replace any person in your family, doulas are a member of your support team. Read on to learn how doula's and dads work together.

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Birth partners are important in helping labor go smoothly as they can provide both emotional and physical support.   While everyone that probably comes to your house or meets up with you from the time they find out Mama is pregnant until months after the new baby arrives only wants to know how Mama and baby are doing - your role is important. 

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