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How a Postpartum Doula Can Help You
Here’s a list of top areas a postpartum nurse or doula can offer after your birth (includes a tool to help you find a DONA Certified Doula in your area).
Baby Proofing 101
Childproofing the home can seem overwhelming (we get it!) but we have compiled a list to get you started.
Stress and Fetal Brain Development
Did you know that you can set your baby up for success while they are still developing?
There is a vastly growing field of fetal development and fetal psychology: The in-utero environment tells baby what life is like outside and so baby is constantly receiving messages on how to best prepare for life outside of the womb.
Taking the Burden Out of Self-Care
Pregnancy can look and feel drastically different from one woman to the next and that’s okay.
Caring for Your Mental Health Postpartum
Caring for yourself during pregnancy is one thing, but in the postpartum period, really? It’s a whole new world.
A Faster Postpartum Recovery
Learn the essentials to having a faster postpartum recovery (includes a healing food list).
5 Tips for Returning-to-Work Moms and Babies
Return-to-work can be tough for both you and baby. Separation anxiety, dealing with bottle refusal, pumping and not losing your supply can all be challenging. But you’re not alone and I’m here to help.
The Supermom Myth
Become the mom you were destined to be with these tips from the Unique Footprints Licensed Professional Counselor.
Preparing for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
A NICU stay is usually unexpected, learn what can be done from a neonatal nurse to help decrease stress for you and your family.
What Kind of Breastpump do I Need?
Learn what the best type of breatpumps are to help you get started with pumping.
What will my sex life look like after baby?
What to expect in postpartum intimacy changes among you and your partner from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist.
4 Expectations of New Mothers that are Downright Wrong!
Common unrealistic expectations with how to reframe them to have a more helpful mindset through pregnancy and motherhood.
Medication Considerations for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
If you’re debating if you should pursue medication as a treatment option but you’re scared of the negative outcomes for you or baby, read this from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist.
How to Make a Postpartum Coping & Sleep Plan (That Really Works!)
Use these 4 tips from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist to make a solid plan when preparing for the postpartum period.
5 Pregnancy Superfoods
A well balanced pregnancy diet is key, Here are 5 pregnancy superfoods to help you feel your best and boost baby’s development.
3 Surprising Benefits of Yoga During Pregnancy
These benefits will surprise you - my favorite has to be that it helps both you and baby’s brain in this way…
MTHFR on Fertility and Pregnancy
What you need to know (and what you can do) about the MTHFR genetic mutation on fertility and pregnancy.
What Nutrients to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Have you ever wondered why taking a prenatal vitamin is important for you and your baby? We thought we’d make it easy on you and explain the why behind the type and amount of key nutrients recommended during pregnancy to keep both you and baby safe.
How Your Vaginal Microbiome Affects Baby’s Immune System
The baby actually interacts with the mother’s many communities of microbes from fertilization to birth in the uterus, placenta, and then vaginal canal. A healthy vaginal microbiome seeds your baby’s immune system upon delivery, but that is not all.