Informational
An Introduction to SPD
Every moment of the day, our bodies and brains are receiving sensory signals from the world around us – sights, smells, sounds. For typical people, the brain knows exactly what to do when the body send a signal to move a certain way, catch a ball, or jump to the ground. For people with sensory [...]
Cloth Diaper Basics
In today’s world, it seems like everyone is trying to be a little more green. One of the easiest ways for the parents of infants to be green is by using cloth diapers. Now, I’m sure you’re saying, “Uh, no way. Yuck!” but really cloth diapers have come a long way since we were [...]
Food Allergies
Scientists estimate over 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Many people confuse food intolerances with allergies and they are not the same. An intolerance is not life threatening because it doesn’t involve the immune system. A common intolerance is lactose intolerance, which can cause bloating, cramping, and diarrhea. A food allergy happens [...]
Ways to increase breastfeeding success from the beginning
Many pregnant women plan on breastfeeding their unborn baby but few
women succeed. Without the proper support and training it is easy to
give up on breastfeeding. Here are a few tips that will help you
successfully breastfeed your baby.
1. Breastfeed as often and as soon as possible. A baby who is
breastfed in the first hour [...]
Hospital Bag Checklist
Hospital Bag Checklist:
Must haves for you:
[ ] Insurance info, hospital forms, birth plan (if you have one), cash and credit cards
[ ] 2-3 pairs of warm, nonskid socks that can get ruined when walking around the hospital and during labor
[ ] A warm robe
[ ] 2 maternity bras or BFing tank tops — no underwire [...]