A postpartum doula is someone who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to a family in the first three months after birth. To care for a family as a doula involves nurturing, educating, assessing the needs of, and referring the family to other professionals as needed. Doula work is fluid,…
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Spotlight On: National Drowning Prevention Alliance
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance brings attention to drowning as the leading cause of death for young children. They have an extensive website sharing drowning incidents statistics and how parents and professionals can prevent these tragedies. To practice water safety it is important to use all five layers of protection.…
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Spotlight On: 211 Colorado
211 Colorado is provided by 7 nonprofits to connect residents with 6,500 services across the state. This includes a database updated daily and their 3 digit number to call to talk to a Resource Navigator. The resources are extensive including everything from tax help to shelter availability. The topics most…
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Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it is not without a need for education and practice. Many parents wonder about what is normal, how to tell if a baby is eating enough, and how to deal with the physical changes of lactation. When beginning to breastfeed, tenderness and breast engorgement…