Our Grandparents Class has launched! "The Modern Grandparent" is a two-hour course taught in your home or virtually. Though this class is geared specifically toward grandparents-to-be, the parents-to-be are also encouraged to attend and participate. Class Goals: Bring grandparents up to date with current (ever-evolving) safety, health, and childcare recommendations. Establish effective communication, expectations, and boundries between grandparents and parents of the newborn baby. Bust baby-related myths in a non-threatening, engaging way. Respect the knowledge and experience that gran ..read more

“Social distancing” is a new term for most of us. Let’s dive into the definition, and explore how to execute social distancing in a healthy way. Social Distancing: The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection. The word “social” in the term can be misleading. What if instead we focused on the “physical distancing” aspect that we find in the definition? Socializing (yes ..read more

After completing your pregnancy and conquering childbirth, you might think it’s time to get back to “life as usual.” However, the postpartum period is a time when you should carefully ease yourself back into everyday routines instead of returning to all your responsibilities at once. Your body needs a chance to relax and recover after doing all that hard, important work! the postpartum visit Your birth doula team will check in with you 1-2 times in person after you have your baby to make sure you are adjusting well, and to answer any questions you may have. You can expect this visit to be much ..read more

Congratulations on your baby due to arrive soon! You’ve hired a birth doula team to support you through your pregnancy, labor, and birth. Support matters, and having a doula team to support you is one way to make sure you feel comfortable and confident going into your birth experience. Let’s explore what you and your partner can expect during this meeting. the prenatal visit You can expect your prenatal appointment to last approximately 1-2 hours. If this is your last (or only) prenatal visit with your doulas before your birth, schedule it for a date that falls shortly after you finish your C ..read more

Chef Lisa can cater to a wide variety of dietary needs from gluten-free to dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and more! We are so excited to share with you our interview with Chef Lisa of Dinner is Served by Lisa and Courthouse Cafe by Lisa! She serves up flavor packed soulful cuisine with a vibrant new flair! Read on to learn more about her catering services.We are big believers in gathering a variety of resources that support postpartum families— especially local, women-owned businesses! Having healthy meals prepared while you are adjustin ..read more

Doulas are increasing in popularity in our area… so, what’s the big deal? Doulas (birth coaches) have been around since the beginning of time, but the term was first used in 1969. Inspired by World Doula Week, allow me to share with you the ways a doula can help you have a better labor and delivery. 1. Doulas are a form of pain relief. Doulas help you feel as comfortable as possible during your birth experience. From hip squeezes to counter-pressure to ..read more