Baby Slings are great because they are a similar idea to the baby wrap and are easier to tie and quicker to get the baby into. They aren’t so great for all-day carrying as it puts a lot of the weight on your shoulders as opposed to a wrap or a baby carrier, but for […]
A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing. – Jennie Finch Author New Jersey Midwifery
Baby wearing is a great way to stay connected to baby and keep your hands free. It’s great for loving-up on your babe, gass, fussiness, and just when babe wants to be close to you. Don’t sweat it over which type is right for you. It’s simple. You really can’t go wrong with a basic
The early weeks of breastfeeding for mom can be very painful, tiring, frustrating and yet, rewarding. Many women will have set a breastfeeding goal: three months, six months, one year. During the first several weeks of breastfeeding those goals may seem impossible to accomplish. How do women tolerate the pain, the frequency, the engorgement for six
Healthy food choices in pregnancy can be simple. A balanced diet of whole foods, proteins and fats is what every momma needs. It’s helpful to avoid processed carbohydrates like packaged goods, breads, cereals, and pastas and choose whole grain carbohydrates like quinoa, wild rice, barley, amaranth and rye. In this video, you will find some
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VBACs have a lot of potential benefits and can be encouraged, especially in today’s childbirth settings. There are benefits to both the mother and babe. While VBACs are an option for most women who have had a cesarean delivery, there are some mother’s for whom cesarean is the still best option. Thank God there are
Choosing a B Complex can be a great way to fight some common side effects in pregnancy: fatigue, nausea, neurological concerns, skin changes, and some of the aches and pains. The B Complex vitamins are water soluble and the body does not store them, the same way the body stores fat soluble vitamins like A, E, and
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Many women think there isn’t anything that can be done for sciatica in pregnancy. Ever head of nerve flossing or slump stretching? Here I’ve included a video about two excellent physical therapy stretches to reduce sciatic pain in pregnancy. As usual, ask your midwife or obstetrician if this exercise is safe for you. Author New
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With the number of unnecessary inductions of labor and unnecessary medical interventions in labor, the cesarean birth rate (especially in New Jersey) is skyrocketing. The national cesarean rate in 2013 was 32.7% and in New Jersey, it is approximately 40% and even higher in Northern New Jersey. While each hospital reports their cesarean rates, more importantly it is
The sure-fire way to get rid of constipation in pregnancy is this simple recipe: 1st thing in the morning on an empty stomach 6 oz Green Juice (your choice, combination of kale, parsley, cucumber, spinach, chard, green apples, etc)1 Tablespoon of chia seeds mixed in the green juiceAllow 1-2 minutes to pass while the chia
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