Beth's Second Birth Story
As you read, please know that all birth is unique, and every birthing person’s journey is valid and should be respected. My birth was so many things - beautiful, strong, supported, and also one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
Minimalist Reading List: 4 Books to Get You From Pregnancy to Parenting.
If you’re not interested in having a pile of books next to your bed or simply don’t know where to begin here are four brilliant, yet simple, ...
The Science Behind Prenatal Massage
Written By Lena DeGloma
Originally Published Jan 31 at Red Moon Wellness
If we had a wonder drug that could do all of...
The Science Behind Massage during Childbirth
Written By Lena DeGloma
Originally Published Jan 31 at Red Moon Wellness
Lena massaging a client during a home birth in Brooklyn, ...
Want a Healthy Mom and Healthy Baby? Learn how to advocate!
It’s scary and unfortunate that we have to prepare to navigate a medical community. As if preparing to cope with contractions, pushing, breastfeeding, and raising newborn were not enough.
Queer Birth: Two Considerations for LGBTQIA+ Families
Pregnancy, childbirth and new parenting is often filled with moments of stress and overwhelm. It’s a challenge to navigate when th...
Ashley's First Birth Story
(Trigger Warning: The end could feel scary. Some might describe it as traumatic. Home-birth hospital transfer, postpartum).
Today is sort of a bi...
Postpartum Planning with Baby Number 2!
Every time my husband, mother, or in-laws left the house with my toddler I would be overcome with resentment. They would go to the park, the zoo, ...
The Four Postpartum Planning Essentials (that everyone else forgets).
As a birth educator and doula I am so pleased that postpartum planning is becoming common practice. Having a baby disrupts ou...
Feminists Make Better Fathers
Father’s Day is around the corner and I’ve been thinking a lot about the ways my partner contributes to our family and how we can best appreciat...
9 Black-Owned Businesses that all families should know about.
While thinking about those of you in our community, it's clear we have one thing in common: family. In an attempt to continue sharing useful ...
Small Changes | Big Results: How to Move In Isolation
Whether we’re spending 23.5 or 24 hours inside these days, we can still get creative with how we’re moving our bodies. It’s so easy the...
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