Shining a Spotlight on LactPower

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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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