May 27, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
It's normal, expected, and easy during times of crisis to focus on the bad, the challenges, and the loss. Right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are mourning what we don't have, what we can't do, where we can't go, and who we can't be with. The grief and loss we feel over all the things missing is real and valid. At the same time, some people have started to notice how all of the "don'ts" and "can'ts" are opening up space for new things that can be done.
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May 22, 2020 | by: Barbara Hotelling, MSN, LCCEE, FACCE, AdvCD(DONA), CHT
Lamaze has been my inspiration.
My babies and grandbabies were born more easily and safely with what I learned in my first two Lamaze classes. After the birth of my second son, I felt the call to share what I had learned from my two births with other pregnant families. I was already a nurse, so I met the criteria to become certified as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator at the time. I was certified by
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May 20, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your experience feeding your baby? As a result of changes in the economy, in health care systems, in relationship structures caused by COVID-19, many families have experienced increased challenges with breastfeeding. The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is inviting pregnant and breastfeeding families to share your stories as a way to help inform, protect, promote, and support breastfeeding during this time and in future emergencies.
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May 18, 2020 | by: Erin Stokes, Naturopathic Doctor, MegaFood Medical Director
Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body. It is also the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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May 15, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
If you're pregnant and have an office job or are working from home, like so many people have been forced to do during this time, chances are you're doing a lot of sitting. Too much sitting for anyone isn't good -- it negatively affects muscle stiffness, soreness, and posture and causes headaches, back pain, and more. Too much sitting in pregnancy causes the same kinds of issues, as well as even more aches and pains.
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