August 02, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Tensing up your body's muscles is a natural response to stress and pain. But did you know that doing so actually causes more pain and stress? If you can learn to a) recognize when you're tensing up, and then b) release the tension, you can reduce the amount of overall pain and stress you feel. Of
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July 30, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
What if good health, and in turn, more joy, was simpler and more accessible than you thought? Often, the prescription for good health ("just follow these five steps!") is simpler than the ability to follow it consistently and thoroughly. But if there was a way to narrow it down -- to choose just a few things as opposed to considering a whole self-help book's worth of changes in habits and lifestyle, then maybe, just maybe, we could implement small changes that result in big improvements in the long run.
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July 26, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
All fabrics are not equal when it comes to staying cool during hot summer months. If you live anywhere that feels like the face of the sun, you'll do almost anything to stay cool. Air conditioning at 50 degrees? Yep. Cold shower? Yep. Sleep nude? Obviously. Stand in front of an open freezer? Why not. With a little know-how, you can add "wearing the right fabrics" to your list.
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July 23, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
In this six-part series, we are sharing 10 tips for each of the Lamaze six Healthy Birth Practices that help guide women toward a safe and healthy birth. The Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices are supported by research studies that examine the benefits and
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July 19, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
Giving birth when you have other little ones at home is an exciting, though sometimes exhausting, venture. Depending on the kind of birth experience you're planning, you'll want to make plans early to have reliable child care in place long before the start of labor. The following tips provide a variety of details to consider when making childcare plans, and back-up childcare plans for your labor and birth.
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