Request a Consultation11 Surprising Benefits of Skin to SkinSkin to Skin, also known as kangaroo care is cuddling with baby with no clothes on. Skin to skin should as soon as possible after birth, without hats on. A blanket or towel should be placed over mom and baby to keep them both warm! It is so important for babies to … Read More
Is My Baby Hungry? Or Overstimulated?
Is My baby Hungry or Overstimulated?It can be difficult to tell the difference between a hungry baby and an overstimulated baby! Newborns get overstimulated quickly because their nervous system is immature. They can not process all of the signals of everyday life, so they get overwhelmed. Here are the Signs of Overstimulation and Hunger in BabiesOverstimulation is a condition where … Read More
Is Your Baby Tongue Tied? Consider Bodywork!
Informal Case Study: Benefit of Massage for Tongue Tied Infant In my experience as a massage therapist I have seen that bodywork therapies such as massage and chiropractic care can be beneficial for newborns who have been diagnosed with tongue tie. Tongue Tie is described as a tight band of tissue or muscular restriction in the mouth that can prevent … Read More
Jamie Ever After: Birth Story
Guest Blog: Jamie Ever After, A Birth Story May 28th, 2015, at 12:39 pm, was the most amazing day of my life as Ryan and I welcomed Gavin Alexander into the world at 6lbs, 11oz. This little peanut has changed our lives in so many ways and we are so in love. The moment I saw Gavin when the … Read More
Does Food Choice Determine Quality of Breast Milk?
Good News! Food Choice Doesn’t Determine the Quality of Breast Milk. Thank God, Because I love Cheeseburgers. An ad campaign in Brazil has set out to warn mothers about their food choices while breastfeeding. This new campaign is called “your child is what you eat.” The add depicts newborns nursing unhealthy food choices instead of mothers milk. While the intent of … Read More
China To Ban Formula Advertisments
Should China ban formula ads and promote breastfeeding? Should the US follow?