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Freestanding Birth Centers
There are a few small freestanding birth centers in the Salt Lake City area. I have had the pleasure of working at all of them. If you’re thinking about an out of hospital birth, but are not quite...
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Lactation & Breastfeeding Helps
There are several kinds of professionals who help with breastfeeding, and it is a good idea to look into the exact credentials of anyone you are hiring to help you with breastfeeding. I’ll explain...
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Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta encapsulation is very popular right now. While it is not a service I provide, I do know others who do provide this service, and I’ll list them here. As with any service, it’s up to you to make...
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Postpartum Doulas
Postpartum doulas care for the mother in the first few weeks after birth, doing light housework, providing information, hands on instruction and help with newborn care, and helping with older siblings....
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Do you use Pinterest?
If so, I have several birth-related boards you might enjoy. You can see all my boards here or pick the individual boards below. Feel free to follow me, and please share your favorite birthy Pinterest...
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Wednesday Wrap-Up 3/20
Great article on the concept of babies learning to self-soothe. And it is not what you think! Loved this wrap-up of the reasons and risks for the rising cesarean rate. Well documented and honest. And...
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2013 Perinatal Professionals Conference
Maternal Focus Birth Photography booth.I’ve already said I love to attend conferences. This month I get to attend TWO! This week I attended the 2013 Perinatal Professional Consortium conference. The...
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Wednesday Wrap Up 6-19
The truth about which stretch mark treatments really work, and which don’t. Drawn from actual unbiased research reports. Here’s a great list of fact sheets on various medications, herbal products,...
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Wednesday Wrap Up June 26
Love this short and simple article on Embracing Life With a Newborn. Did you know that in the Victorian Era it was fashionable among the wealthy to get breastfeeding portraits? And then there’s the...
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Wednesday Wrap Up July 3
Loved these 5 Things to Do in Your Baby’s First 24 Hours to help get breastfeeding off to a great start. They are what I have recommended to moms for years! Oh how nice it would be if I had a crystal...
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Wednesday Wrap-up July 17
Very sweet article on getting to know your newborn. Makes me kinda miss those days! Everything you ever wanted to know about the amniotic sac! Includes some lovely videos of babies born in the caul....
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Wednesday Wrap Up July 31
Not sure what happened, but here we are and it is already the end of July!! Oh my! You have to see this to believe it. It’s funny, crazy, and a little sad. Your baby is perfect just the way she is!...
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Book Review: Deliver!
Deliver! A concise guide to helping the woman you love through labor. This book is a short read – I finished it in about an hour – but is packed with lots of great information for labor support people....
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Wednesday Wrap Up 8/14
Great article on things to consider when deciding if older siblings should be present for the birth. I’ve attended births where older siblings were present, and they were great experiences for...
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Weekly Wrap-Up 8-21
It’s not at all unusual for even the most determined mom to say something along the lines of “I can’t do this any more, get me an epidural!” In fact in 14 years and hundreds of births, I can only...
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Wednesday Wrap Up 8/28
People say the craziest things when they don’t understand something. And quite a few people don’t understand home birth. Here’s a list of 16 things NOT to say to a mom planning a home birth. One of my...
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Wednesday Wrap-up 10/2
Some safe sleeping tips for you and your baby, tips that will work for a variety of choices about where your baby will sleep. Not all care providers are alike. And you can’t count on the initials after...
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Wednesday Wrap Up 10/9
Great introductory article on how to know which pregnancy studies are legit. LOVE seeing this kind of info enter the popular media! (And to be honest, wish more reporters would read it!) To learn more,...
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Wednesday Wrap Up | November 6
You would think someone who has been through medical school would know better….how NOT to hold a baby! What a great example of the kind of nurse I hope all my clients get! Dispelling common Myths about...
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