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We believe our mothers & parents make better decisions when they’re informed and confident. Our blog is here to help you do just that. Along with our candid point of view and personal stories, our blog has helpful information no matter what stage of parenting you’re in.

Shorten your labor time

by Lacey Morgan | January 5, 2024 | Care Providers, Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

One of the biggest concerns clients mention when hiring a doula is the desire for a short labor. Did you know there are things you can look into prior to labor that may help shorten your labor time? That's right, you can help facilitate a potentially easier birth....

How to Meditate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 Tips for Parents

by Lacey Morgan | May 11, 2021 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have had to navigate every challenge thrown theirway while supporting their children during this difficult and uncertain time. In order to stayrelaxed and manage your stress, you may want to consider practicing...

Nipple Shield to help Breastfeeding?

by Lacey Morgan | September 23, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

So you’ve found yourself breastfeeding a newborn. Like many, you may have learned it is not as easy or as natural as you expected it to be. Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many women and new babies struggle with breastfeeding. This is a new relationship and your...

The benefits of Skin to Skin After Birth

by Lacey Morgan | July 21, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 1 Comment

This article discusses the importance of Skin to Skin immediately after birth. Discover the effects for mom, baby and the other parent.

How to Know if Your Baby is Ready for Solids

by Lacey Morgan | January 28, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Often times parents are so excited to introduce food to their babies that they start much too early. I did it. With my first, my family encouraged me to follow in their footsteps and give the baby a taste of all things yummy. I didn't know how to tell if my baby was...

Yes Indeed, Chiropractic for Pregnancy

by Lacey Morgan | June 27, 2019 | Featured, Pregnancy | 0 Comments

We often find our clients experience some level of discomfort during their pregnancy. As our bodies change, it is expected that organs and muscles will have to move and stretch to accommodate the growing human in our wombs. However, sometimes women experience more...

Doulas Benefit Partners Too

by Lacey Morgan | March 24, 2021 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

Who hires doulas? It has been our experience that the pregnant person tends to be the one who initiates the conversation about hiring a doula for labor and birth support for their first baby. But do you know who wants to hire the doula for the NEXT baby- the...

Doulas are an Epidural’s Best Friend

by Lacey Morgan | July 31, 2020 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

A well known stereotype in the world of birth is that doulas only support natural birth and should only be hired if you are planning on delivering without pain medication. This is not the case! Doulas and epidruals go together like grilled cheese and jelly. If you...

5 R’s to Help In Labor

by Lacey Morgan | February 6, 2016 | Featured, Labor | 3 Comments

Relaxation, Rhythm, Ritual, Relinquish control, and Respect can help a mother during labor.

Ambiguous Loss During COVID-19

by Lacey Morgan | May 9, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum, Pregnancy | 0 Comments

Ambiguous Loss- It can show up in the form of the baby shower you no longer get to have, the fact that your mother is not able to fly up to be with you following your baby’s birth or even the replacement of the excitement you felt with fear of the unknown as hospital...

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.