by Esther Lesiv | Jul 22, 2021 | Resources, Uncategorized
There are countless decisions to make both before and after your baby is born. One of the decisions you may find yourself debating is whether to use synthetic or natural baby products. Even if you are becoming a parent for the second or third time, what worked...
by Esther Lesiv | Jun 17, 2021 | Resources
Written by: Ali Teeslink I often get asked by expectant mothers what they should pack in their hospital bag to bring with them for the birth and to make their stay more comfortable. I’ve divided this list into things that mom, birthing partner and baby may need. Allow...
by Esther Lesiv | Jun 4, 2021 | Resources
Planning for a baby is a wonderful and exciting time. Decorating the nursery, buying every baby gadget on the market, picking out names – there are so many things to do. Many parents get so wrapped up in it all that they forget the most important part:...
by Esther Lesiv | May 20, 2021 | Resources
Often during a prenatal visit a client will ask me what I bring to a birth. Over the years as I’ve worked as a doula this list is always evolving and changing. When I first started I had a bag packed to the brim with every tool imaginable. But as time progressed I...
by Esther Lesiv | May 6, 2021 | Nutrition, Resources
Are you a new mom looking for ways to sustain your supply of breastmilk? Some women have found that adding lactation cookies to their diet increases their milk supply. Try baking these protein-filled cookies to eat as a healthy snack. Follow the instruction below....
by Esther Lesiv | Apr 22, 2021 | Postpartum, Resources
Written by: Kim Nowokunski The first days and weeks of caring for your new tiny bundle of love bring joy, happiness, pride, exhaustion, elation, raw emotions, bonding, LOTS of snuggling, and sometimes…..persistent back discomfort. Carrying a baby (or two or three!)...
