i am so grateful for a local midwifery office in the roanoke valley neighborhood. happy #internationalmidwiferyweek i spent the morning with my friendly, local community of midwives in roanoke,va. with degra nofsinger luna midwifery and crystal fink breath of life midwifery. i wanted to celebrate international midwifery week with them this year. it was my …
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babywearing benefits for moms that carry & safety tips
the benefits of carrying babies shared by experienced moms and two easy ways to remember carrier safety. read about the benefits of babywearing for moms that carry in blacksburg,va, but wait! what is babywearing? babywearing has been around for centuries and has made a recent comeback in the US. it can be defined as carrying …
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rainbow baby day is celebrated today
i am a rainbow baby parent and each year for 37 years, i have celebrated rainbow baby day rainbow baby day is august 22 each year. i like to celebrate it each year to remember my baby loss and then celebrate my baby girl born the next year. rainbow baby day is a celebration of …
suggestions for a successful 4th trimester
erin nuckols shares her suggestions for a successful postpartum period. she is a new mama, an excellent communicator, and also part of the roanoke doula collective. her strategy for navigating the 4th trimester was fresh on her mind because she recently had her first baby. in her free time, erin enjoys visiting with loved ones, …
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experienced doula shares her postpartum planning list
an experienced doula shares her resource list for birthing families. meet experienced doula, anna whetsel rucker, with the roanoke doula collective. she is a natural teacher with a lifelong love of learning. i can hear her passion when she shares her knowledge of childbirth with her birthing families and, her skill set is great! anna …
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postpartum plan from a new mama doula
what kind of postpartum support does a pregnant doula desire? i am a postpartum doula asking other doulas what kind of help they had after giving birth. recently, i asked each doula in the roanoke doula collective about their births and what the 4th trimester care looked like. it was a great way for me …
my safe place looks like…. when anxiety strikes
when feeling anxious or troubled, here’s what my safe place looks like. i want to share my safe place and list of things i do to find my peace and i also want to offer resources to help you work through your feelings. may is mental health awareness month. i am thinking about all the …
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a doula prepares her postpartum care after birth
what is she including in her postpartum care plan? i am asking my doula friend, veronika, how she is preparing for the upcoming arrival of her baby. what is she including in her postpartum plan of care? grammie doula: i would love to hear about your postpartum plans after this baby arrives. being a doula …
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pumpkin bars everyone is craving
moist dense nutrient-rich pumpkin bars for the postpartum mom. the natural goodness in these bars give quick energy and boost immune system. i am amazed at the natural goodness in these bars that give quick energy. these pumpkin bars are wonderful for the newly delivered mom during postpartum to nourish and replenish her body after …
overnight oats my way
nutritious breakfast of oats and apples oats. as i am discovering, are popular in lots of postpartum recipes, but this is my favorite way to make delicious overnight oatmeal. these ingredients made our house smell delicious last night and it was ready to eat when we got up early to start the day. i liked …
