Vettu Vellum ~ An Ayurvedic Ceremonial Treatment This postpartum Ayurvedic treatment honors the mother – body and mind. Post delivery when you’ve settled in at home, this treatment brings a peace and calm element to recovery. A traditional ceremony cleansing and caring for mother once home from the birth location (unless already home!), begins with setting […]
Alternative Practices for Self Care FITNESS ~ RELAXATION ~ SELF CARE We all know that I practice yoga, swim (water yoga too), and walk on my treadmill for Self Care FITNESS. I have regular massage, see a chiro (need to get back in to see you Denisa), spend time on my infrared mat, and use self abhyanga for […]
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Healing your Body… Postpartum Healing… Belly Binding Options… Healing your body is hard work from the inside out. The art of healing requires blood flow and swelling reduction. Contrary to many schools of thought compression of the belly after birth is not painful, but can actually help your body do the hard work of healing. […]
PEDIATRICIANS… Choosing a doctor for your little is very important. When possible, tackle this project as a couple. During our intros this week at Uptown Yoga, everyone had a opportunity to say who they’ve hired OR who they’ve talked to. (Dr. L.E. Wolovitz pictured) Here is the list… PRACTICES: Pediatricians of Dallas ~ Pediatric Associates of […]
Make your choices reflect your hopes not your fears – Nelson Mandela So many choices… and a mere nine months to get it all figured out. OmBalance is with you every step of the way, so don’t fret. Let’s break it down into manageable chunks, starting with: Where will you give birth? Nearly 400,000 babies […]
Evening Primrose Oil…The More You Know “The jury is still out as to whether or not Evening Primrose Oil orally administered beginning in the 37th week of gestation has any true efficacy. According to the review _____, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that EPO has any positive effects on ripening the cervix and shortening the […]
A Doula Wears Many Hats.. Physical, mental and information support….. That is what a doula provides and so much more! I have strived for many years to create a community of women, the littles and partners. We come together for classes, lunch and conversation. We celebrate birthdays, holidays and Mother’s Day. A doula is a […]
THE FARM – SOMERVILLE, TN (Midwifery Assistant Training Happening Soon) Ashley and I are preparing for our trip to The Farm. It is hard to believe that we are one month away from leaving. This will be an amazing opportunity to learn and share with a community of “birth adovates” from all over! Here is […]
To Breastfeed or Not. Know the reasons that this time between mother and bebe is crucial. Especially the beginning for the colostrum. This is a good article found in National Geographic. Tell me what you think. Raising an infant is an act of ecosystem engineering. You’re not just caring for a baby, but an […]