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: The Movement Mama Blog
The Movement Mama Blog is written by a mother with her Doctorate in Pediatric Physical Therapy. On her website is blog posts, courses, and an extensive Amazon shop focused on her goal of: “Empowering Parents Toward Purposeful Play”. This is a great resource for parents of infants and toddlers trying…
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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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Container Baby Syndrome: What is it and how to avoid it?
When you are pregnant and making your baby registry you will notice a wide variety of products meant to hold infants. You may wonder: what should I be buying? And what do I need to know about these products to use them safely? In this post you will learn about…
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Baby-wearing: Why and How?
What does it mean to baby wear? To carry a baby using a wrap or carrier while keeping hands free Why do people baby wear? Baby wearing is done to have the ability to do tasks while holding a child. This skill promotes skin to skin time which in turn…
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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…
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Postpartum Mental Health Basics
With all that happens in birth and the immediate postpartum period, increased emotions are natural. “Baby blues” is the term for a mild change in your emotional state in the first couple of weeks postpartum. Mood swings, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, and tearfulness may last up to two weeks. If symptoms…
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Postpartum Healing Basics
The first weeks postpartum are a time for slowing down, healing, and practicing as much self-care as possible. In this post you will learn what to expect and what to be aware of in the first weeks postpartum. While the postpartum experience is always unique, there are many common experiences…
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Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is a common issue for all babies to experience at one time or another. The good news is there are time-tested ways to help. While all babies sometimes experience diaper rash, babies with sensitive skin may struggle more. Causes include: To prevent and treat diaper rash: The best…