11 Surprising Benefits of Skin to Skin

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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

Crazy Pregnancy Symptoms You will Not Believe!

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Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Beautifully Connected

Here Are Some Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Everyone knows about the normal stuff: Like the weird pregnancy cravings, growing belly, and the “morning” sickness. Here are some weird but common pregnancy symptoms. Weird Dreams. Some pregnant women suffer from strange pregnancy dreams. Some sources suggest that vivid dreams occur during pregnancy not because expectant mothers dream more, … Read More

Difference Between a Doula and Family Member

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The difference between a family attended birth and a doula attended birth.

What’s the Difference Between a Doula and Family Member? Can’t My Husband/Mom/Friend be My Doula? Beautifully Connected Doulas are trained in labor support at a professional level. Our only purpose is support and serve you! You deserve the rock-star treatment, and will get it with our professional doulas. Professionally Trained, Certified, and Insured We are trained to understand the physiological and hormonal progression … Read More

Does Food Choice Determine Quality of Breast Milk?

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Your Food Choices Don't Determine the Quality Of Your 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

Will You Be Mad If I Get an Epidural?

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Will you be mad if I get an epidural? Designer Doula's Insight on "epidural doula"

Will You Be Mad or Disappointed if I Decide to get an Epidural? Designer Doula Perspective. There is a misconception that Doulas are only for unmedicated, natural birthing, hippies! Doulas are very knowledgeable in physiological labor and birth! Many people hire us because they are looking for support through unmedicated labor. But, we are equally valuable during a medicated or cesarean birth! … Read More

Birth Trauma Confessions: My Emergency Birth Was Most Healing

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Birth Trauma Confessions: My emergency birth was my most healing.

Birth Trauma Confessions: Why My Emergency Birth Was My Most Healing I have four beautiful children. My first 3 births were non-emergency, but very traumatic for me. I sustained injuries from my birth. Doctors weren’t present for two of my births. Obstetricians ignored my health concerns and disrespected me throughout my prenatal care visits. Nurses pushed interventions I did not want. … Read More

I’m Pregnant! Now What? 6 Things to Add To Your Zombie Apocalypse Checklist.

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A Pregnancy Checklist and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide! Now that your pregnant, you need to make a plan! You have to be ready for anything when you have kids, even a Zombie Apocalypse!   1. Find a Care Provider! Whether you are looking for a holistic midwife or a medical obstetrician, you will need a pregnancy care provider! Call your … Read More

7 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know

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For people who are new to the concept of therapeutic touch the idea of undressing, getting under a sheet, and having someone touch your skin can be a little unnerving. Many people feel awkward and embarrassed, because they don’t know what to expect. Here are 7 things Your massage therapist wants you to know: Be on time. We are busy, and … Read More