What is Infant Massage Therapy?
As written for Robyn, a provider network for fertility to early parenthood: https://www.wearerobyn.co/learn/what-is-infant-massage-therapy
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A Mother’s Blessing: A Native Inspired Baby Shower
In the time I’ve had my infant massage business, I’ve learned so much about the pregnancy and postpartum world. One thing I learned about from another mompreneur was the Mother’s Blessing, inspired by the Navajo community. The Mother’s Blessing is an alternative to the traditional baby shower and is a time when an expecting mama …
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Our First Born was Breech
My recent chiropractor and midwife appointments revealed that my baby is in the LOA position, which is ideal for childbirth. I do hope she stays that way and I don’t do anything to mess that up! Around this time, 5 years ago, I learned that my baby was in a breech position, which means she …
Gifts of Corona
Corona, covid, covid19, the pandemic. Whatever you call it, it is a dirty word that has come to rob lives, ways of life, safety, security, wellbeing, community, financial security, socialization, and more. The corona virus has taken more from us than probably anything else in our lifetimes. Yet, I know that much good as come …
Loss and Hacking My 3rd Pregnancy
Let me start off by saying that I’m not crazy about saying I “hacked” my pregnancy. Getting pregnant, especially as you get older, is a journey and everyone’s journey is different. I understand though what resonates with people when you talk about providing solutions to a problem. My first child was born in December 2015 after …
Cloth Diapering Can Change the World
A few years ago, when I was pregnant with my daughter, I was really interested in educating myself on what to expect during birth and after. Some mamas don’t take any classes, which I can understand. However, in the absence of living in communities with mothers, aunts, and grandmothers who educate us on what to …
Baby Massage: More Powerful than Baby Einstein
Baby massage is a stimulating experience that engages all of baby’s senses. Why is it important for baby to have a multi-sensory experience? In the early years, baby is creating the structure for his or her brain, based on what he or she is observing in the environment. The newborn brain develops two to three million …
How I’m Helping My Daughter Overcome Her Nut Allergy
No parent needs to discover that their infant has a potentially severe nut allergy while having their first birthday celebratory cake. In 2016, that’s where we found ourselves. I had family visiting, who don’t eat eggs, so I made a vegan cake made of cashews and walnuts. After her first bite in, my daughter started …
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Top 4 Essential Oils to Have On Hand for Baby
Before I entered the world of essential oils, I thought they were a nice luxury to have around the house. I had no idea the plethora of benefits they held in their potency. I was overwhelmed though by all the choices, and, like anything else, delving in was a financial commitment. I interviewed two essential …
Homeopathy: A Must Have Tool for Parents
“The long-term benefit of homeopathy to the patient is that it not only alleviates the presenting symptoms but it reestablishes internal order at the deepest levels and thereby provides a lasting cure.” – George Vithoulkas I thought my first real experience with homeopathy was when my daughter was teething, but I actually had experienced its benefits …