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Formula Feeding
The World Health Organization has a pdf explaining how to safely prepare formula for infants. I was NOT aware of these guidelines when we offered our first baby a bottle of formula (which he soundly rejected), and thankfully I was … Continue reading
Christmas Cutie
My phone didn’t get the best shot, but how adorable is this?? Here he is in his coming home outfit: More images here.
Birth Center Baby!
In the wee hours of the morning I got called to my birth center to see a new baby boy enter the world with my midwife catching! I love being at births in the same room where I gave birth, … Continue reading
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Doula Sites
For those of you searching for a doula here are some sites that may help! Doulas.com is where you can find Operation Special Delivery volunteer doulas. Doulamatch.net also lets you post reviews of your doulas through your Facebook login. For … Continue reading
I DID IT!
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card! Let us pray I never, ever need to use this. (I look tired in this photo. Yes, I really am that tired. Nursing a teething baby will do that to you – SIX TIMES last … Continue reading
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Signs of Preterm Labor
It’s now estimated that 1 out of 8 babies is born premature (prior to 37 weeks gestation) and often parents are not taught about the warning signs of premature labor. Being aware of the potential signs of early labor can … Continue reading
Birdies & Birth
When I was expecting our sixth baby I started to sew these tiny little felt birds. Initially they were going to be a token thank you/favor for our birth team, but my kids fell in love with them. Every Christmas … Continue reading
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Postpartum Cultures
This is a really interesting read about diverse ideas regarding the postpartum time for women from around the world. As part of my postpartum doula training we studied how different cultures treat a woman’s postpartum phase and I find it … Continue reading
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Newborns & Scent
Did you know that your baby learns your scent in the womb and when they emerge if they are not bathed right away they can recognize the scent of you on their own hands? Fascinating to learn about the study. … Continue reading
Circled with Love
So mom’s just delivered this beautiful, beautiful baby girl and they’re getting her settled and just for a quick moment moved baby over to weigh her. The nurses saw me pull out my camera and said, “WAIT, Dad, come here!” … Continue reading