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Two Responses to Postpartum Depression: Pill vs Baby Massage
The obscene and alarming rates of postpartum depression and anxiety in America is almost as common knowledge as the high rates of cesarean sections. Most of us have experienced the lows of the postpartum so understand why our sisters are struggling. We’re also struggling with the lack of adequate response on what it will take to improve these outcomes. Take a look at the dismal state.
11 Tips on Returning to Work After Having a Baby Postpartum
I remember very well the dread and anxiety of going back to work postpartum once your maternity leave ends. So, when new moms ask if that’s normal, it’s a resounding “yes!!” from me. I even recall breaking down, when I was six months pregnant, while we were touring daycares. I hadn’t even met my baby and I’m already thinking about who else will take care of
Creating a Calm and Nurturing Environment: Incorporating Infant Massage into Your Baby’s Routine
When I’m teaching parents how to massage their babies, I often get the question about how to incorporate infant massage into baby’s routine. This is a great question, especially for American families who are incredibly stretched and for whom time is limited. First, it’s advised that you massage baby every day or as many days as you can. You can massage your little one multiple times
Sleep Training: My Take on the Sleep Debate of our Time
As if there were not enough issues in the world to turn us against one another, here’s a hot one. Well, it’s a hot topic but most of stay silent in the debate. Why? Because like many polarizing issues, most of us don’t fall into the extremes. We’re in the middle, seeing, feeling, experiencing both sides and agreeing and disagreeing with both. Who we typically hear
10 Tips on Having Pain Free Periods…For Good
Allow me to begin this post with a caveat. I share my story in hopes that it will help others, but I know each individual is different with their own histories and health journeys. This is what has worked for me, and I hope it can be helpful to others. Read on for ten tips on having pain free periods. My Story of Painful Periods I
What’s In My Health Toolbox?
What other modalities? You might know by now, there are a lot of topics, in addition to sharing the power of infant massage, that I’m passionate about. You can add staying healthy, maintaining good health in my family, and sharing resources with others, to that list. When I say health, I don’t just mean physical health. I’m also referring to emotional, mental, and spiritual health. There
