Does My Baby Have a Tongue Tie?
Have you found breastfeeding to be more of a challenge than you expected? Maybe you’re wondering if your baby has a tongue tie and what that means. To thoroughly evaluate for a tie, you need to have an assessment of the function and appearance of the tongue and lip done by a specially trained professional that works with babies who have tongue and lip-ties.
Creating Healthy Boundaries for Parents
When we take the time to set healthy boundaries with our children and teach them how to set healthy boundaries for themselves, we raise people who know how to advocate for themselves, have respect for others, and bring a sensible, collaborative, and well-balanced approach to life.
The Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Before and After Birth
Preparing your body for the birthing process should include a visit with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (PFPT). One part of pelvic floor therapy for birth is coaching people to coordinate their breath with each contraction, and learning to lengthen their pelvic floor, can help ease the baby down the birthing canal without increased tension.
One Man's View of Childbirth
I had always wanted to be a father, and we planned our pregnancy, so I thought I was ready. But what a thrill to think about having our own baby. During that first pregnancy, nothing else mattered as much as preparing for the birth.
Tips for Managing Stress in Pregnancy
Parents can experience stress even in the most blissful pregnancies! From decision fatigue to jumping down the “Google Rabbit Hole”, there are many reasons why someone may experience stress in pregnancy. We know that experiencing prolonged levels of stress isn’t good for parents or their unborn babies, but what can be done about it?
Doulas are for Dads (and all Partners for that matter)!
Doulas are a key ingredient to a well-supported birth. This is my story about our twin birth where MJ Vargas, our doula, showed how the support of a doula is for partners just as much as it is for the birthing mother.