January 24, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
There's no shortage of books, advice, supplies, products, medical support, and general information on pregnancy, birth, and new babies. You might argue that there's too much out there (and I agree!). What's missing -- and it's a big one -- is solid support and information for parents who have recently given birth.
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August 28, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
If parenting was a sport, then parenting in the newborn days would be like running an ultramarathon (if you're unfamiliar, that's any running race longer than 26.2 miles). The near 24-7 care that new babies require in the early weeks and months is a true test of endurance and stamina. It's not that feeding and diapering a tiny baby is necessarily difficult, it's the sheer number of hours you spend doing those things in the span of a day -- every day -- while under the duress of extra hormones, necessary healing, and little-to-no sleep.
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April 10, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Any experience of birth involves a mental processing and reflection on the event afterward. For those who experience trauma during birth, usually due to unexpected events, extreme emotions, or unresolved past experiences, it is important to formally proce
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February 10, 2016 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
An article released this week in the Boston Globe discusses a phenomenon that's been taking place for a little while now -- many maternity wards in hospitals across the United States are doing away with the traditional nursery where babies go to be watche
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September 18, 2015 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Nearly all families plan and decorate a new baby's nursery well before they are born. Many expectant families plan and purchase baby's going home outfit. Some families even make plans for a newborn photo session in the first week! Few families, however, make plans to specify or limit the number of visitors to see baby in the first weeks after birth. Yet, many
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