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Posted on December 18th, 2013 by | 6 views | comments
A celebrated developmental milestone is when a 6-month-old baby (give or take a few weeks) can sit up independently. But, what does that mean? The reference books say independent sitting is when a baby is placed in sitting on the floor and can remain there without help from caregivers, other support...
Posted on December 18th, 2013 by | 4 views | comments
    There is no time in a women’s life that is more exciting, and more confusing, than when she is pregnant.  This is a time of transformation, not only in terms of the future of the woman’s life, but in terms of her body as well.  The boundaries of what’s normal and what is cause for concern are ...
Posted on January 6th, 2014 by | 4 views | comments
We are musical beings. Our tendency to make music is universal and it transcends culture, language, religion, and every stage of our lives. As early as 5 months in utero, babies can hear their mother’s heartbeat and voice. From the time we are newborn and arguably before, playing and making music is...
Posted on January 10th, 2014 by | 8 views | 1 comments
Something that was very apparent to me when I first decided to become a doula, was that the term “doula” was almost considered a label.  Kind of like a “WASP” or “Hippie” or “Conservative.” I’ve found that (depending on the type of crowd or person I was talking to) each time I would share my profes...
Posted on January 24th, 2014 by | 14 views | 2 comments
Top Ten Immune Boosters         1 –LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Your body will warn you with subtle signs when your immune system is fighting something off. Most early signs are behavioural (especially in children) like being more tired than usual, feeling inexplicably cranky, appetite changes, etc. Pay ...
Posted on March 11th, 2014 by | 21 views | comments
Sweet Spot - Sleep Begets Sleep It is amazing how this works!  What time does your baby go to sleep at night?  Is it too late?  Did you miss the “sweet spot” sleepy window?  For babies six months or older consider a bedtime between 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Helping your baby get the proper amount of sleep ca...
Posted on June 12th, 2014 by | 12 views | comments
Many expectant fathers experience “daddy nesting” during pregnancy as a flurry of activities such as buying and assembling baby gear, worrying about finances and postpartum work/life balance, doing endless research on the safest possible car seat setup. While these activities are of course important...
Posted on June 27th, 2014 by | 3 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com Dealing with stress on a daily basis is inevitable when kids, jobs, traffic, bills and a number of other factors come into play. While a little bit of stress keeps us aware, alive and productive, too much prolonged exposure can have serious effects on our physical...
Posted on August 12th, 2014 by | 2 views | comments
When Does a Baby Need a Chiropractic Checkup? According to the chiropractic specialist Larry Webster, DC, there are six times in baby’s first year of life when the chiropractic examinations are especially important: After the birth process. When the baby starts to hold his/her head up. When th...
Posted on August 25th, 2014 by | 15 views | comments
Pregnancy and trying to conceive are exciting times, filled with new developments. And the birth of a first baby is truly the birth of three people: a child, a mother and a father (or partner.) It is so important to have strong supports to lean upon. Yet, many new parents find that old friends do ...
Posted on September 15th, 2014 by | 1 views | comments
We have all heard the instructions of an airline attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically that if you can’t t...
Posted on October 8th, 2014 by | 2 views | comments
THE HEALING PROCESS The Healing process is a unique path you go through. It’s not an event that happens to you. It’s not something someone else does to you. You are your own healer and the way you heal is to participate in your process as fully as you can. Chiropractic supports your healing process...