Black Breastfeeding Week in 2023 is August 25th-31st, 2023. The theme is "We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities." I wanted to shine a spotlight on a local
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Lactation Consultant Q&A: Your Top Breastfeeding Questions Answered
As you know - breastfeeding or chestfeeding can be both an amazing bonding experience and, at times, a bit of a challenge!That's where lactation consultants come in! These
Birther-Assisted Caesareans, is Michigan next?
We talk about birthers catching their own babies when they're having a vaginal birth. Did you know that this can be possible in caesarean or "c-section" as well?"Mother-assisted
What is PROM in Pregnancy? No, it’s not the high school dance.
PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes) is a fancy way of saying when your water breaks before contractions start. It usually happens in about 10% of all births. Two
Michigan Medicaid Now Covers Birth Doulas
Did you know that as of 1/1/23, Michigan Medicaid now covers doulas? It was a process but I’m officially an approved Michigan Medicaid Birth Doula covering Southwest Michigan!
Noah’s Birth Story at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN
The song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” took on a new meaning for both my client Morgan and me. Morgan’s firstborn arrived just before Christmas and I barely
Michigan Must Provide More Midwifery Options to Improve Birth Outcomes
There’s a trend happening in Michigan (also a part of a national trend) that is making the birthworker community nervous and concerned about the quality of care that
Miles’ Birth Story at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI
Pregnancy comes with surprises and that was no exception for Taylor, a first-time mom.But that didn’t mean she didn’t prepare herself. Once she found out, she read a
The Ultimate Benton Harbor Birth Prep: 10 Surprising Options You Have For Hospital Birth
Hey there new parent-to-be! Or mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don't worry, I’ve
My Birth Center then Hospital Birth Story
Ryan is going to turn 5 years old this coming Sunday, on January 29. I figured it was a good time to do my yearly tradition of reading