Got swollen feet?! Oh, the lovely symptom of pregnancy, and especially for those pregnant in these hot summer months! Pregnant women can carry an extra 20 lbs of fluid in the third trimester, so we feel you sister. Swelling is …
4 Reasons Every Mother Needs Acupuncture After Birth
Licensed Acupuncturist Megan Burns with Healing From Within Acupuncture, located in Vancouver, shares with us why every mama needs acupuncture after birth (no matter how old your baby is really!) Why Get Acupuncture After Birth? Pregnancy and birth are powerful …
The Fog of the Newborn Season
I was pregnant and I was terrified. We were pregnant again straight on the heels of a miscarriage. Hardly anyone knew. I had a very minor bleed one October night and panicked. I’ve never gone from fine to bawling so …
How to Reduce Pain in Childbirth with ABC’s
Our Baby Nest doula team came up with this amazing list of ways to reduce pain in childbirth using ABC’s! As birth doulas, we know birth is hard work, but there are things you can do to make it more comfortable, …
How Our Natural Birth Experience United Us as a Couple
Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. Reflecting back on my son Elliott’s birth, I’m at a loss for words that can truly describe the experience. Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. In preparation to achieve …
7 Things You Really Need to Bring a Newborn Home
Ready to bring a newborn home? Let’s talk about the only things you really need: You see them all the time, advertisements for newborn items that are a *must have* or are *essential.* Do a quick internet search and you’ll see slideshows …
100 Ways a Partner Can Support During Labor!
We know first hand how amazing partners and spouses can be during birth, when they know what to do! Here is a list of 100 things you can do to give your partner support during labor and birth, outside of …
5 Pregnancy Symptoms and Natural Remedies to Help With Each
How to Feel Better Through All your Pregnancy Symptoms Your body is changing so much during pregnancy. Between hormones and growing a new human and stretching all your skin, and baby using so many of your nutrients, you’re bound to …
How to Look and Feel Your Best In Maternity Clothes
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a mom of five, maternity clothes can still be a challenge. I remember waiting for my baby bump to show enough, so I could start wearing all those adorable maternity clothes I dreamed of. …
How My Husband Helped Through Our Natural Birth
Reliving my birth experience makes me realize one thing. Once your baby is on your chest, all the pain and experiences of labor fade away! We had gone to Salt & Straw, a Portland Oregon favorite Ice Cream Shop, …
Want your partner to do MORE than just give you ice chips?!