Category: pregnancy
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Going Back to Work
Going back to work is a daunting task after giving birth. Here are tips on smoothing the transition from new mom to working mother. Plan your Leave Most mothers give birth between their 38th and 41st week of pregnancy. Ask your maternity provider how close to your due date they think you’ll deliver. Plan to…
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Embryo Conception and Carrying
What are your options for carrying an embryo? There is the classical birds and bees method. But, there are also egg donors, sperm donors, and surrogates. Celebrities have made these options famous. From Mariah Carey and Christiano Ronaldo to Ellen Pompeo and Angela Bassett. Sperm and egg donation is regulated by the FDA. When the…
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Genetic Counselors
There are many reasons to see a genetic counselor. Genetic testing is required for fertility treatments. It can identify hereditary conditions. It can aid in family planning. It can identify viruses that many have had and should be taken into consideration prior to, during or after birth, such as Cytomegalovirus (CMV). And, knowing about your…
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Fertility Providers
If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant for over a year, your health care provider may refer you to a fertility provider. The Fertility Treatment Process There are many reasons a couple initially may have trouble conceiving. A fertility provider will consult with you and your partner. Then, after ordering tests…
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Maternity Providers
Happy New Year!!! Whether, you have been a reader since the inaugural post or you are just joining, thank you for being here. The Doula Newsletter hopes to help families prepare for pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and you will find a toggle in which you can peruse the…
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Pregnancy Yoga
Prenatal Yoga Appropriate yoga during pregnancy helps with any mindfulness routine. The focus on breath while practicing different positions can help to stay in the present moment and not feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery. An example prenatal yoga routine is below. Caution: Get approval from your healthcare…
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Chiropractors and Acupuncturists
Natural Medicine in Pregnancy and Labor Chiropractors Chiropractors are doctors whom focus on aligning the spinal column. Chiropractors utilize many of the same comfort measures as Birth Doulas, such as hot and cold, stimulation, and relaxation. In addition, certified chiropractors can perform the Webster Technique to help turn breech babies into a position better conducive…
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Inaugural Post
Labor and Delivery Units Each doula has a resource list to give clients. The resource list is a categorized list of resources expectant parents may need or want. I will start the Wisdom The Sweetness Newsletter by reviewing the categories in the resource list I provide my clients. I will start with Labor and Delivery…
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