Pregnancy is Associated with a Greater Risk of Infection According to the CDC pregnant adults appear to have the same risk as non-pregnant adults of getting COVID-19. However, pregnant women are at a greater risk of getting sick with respiratory infections and severe illnesses. There are a lot of unknowns related to COVID-19 so it […]
What is a Birth Doula?
Boston Birth Doula Services From the beginning of time, women have been cared for and nurtured as they become mothers. Family, friends and neighbors from the community would rally around the new family to help guide them through their tender early weeks and months with a new baby. At Boston DoulaCircle, these roles have been […]
5 Pregnancy Podcasts Worth Listening To
Podcasts can be a great resource before, during and after pregnancy. Listening to a podcast can feel more personal and real- almost like you’re chatting with a group of friends. Here are the BBN top pregnancy podcast picks: The Birth Hour On The Birth Hour, Bryn Hunterpalmer hosts a podcast that provides a welcoming space […]
4 Tips for a Successful Start to Breastfeeding
Here’s the reality. Many families plan to breastfeed not realizing there are steps they can take during pregnancy to prepare for some of the possible challenges that can arise in the days and weeks postpartum. I was there once myself, thinking: how can this be so tricky or challenging? I have a baby, I have […]
A Brave New World of Natural Sweeteners
You’ve seen the bags and bottles on the grocery shelves in the natural food section: coconut sugar, palm sugar, Sucanat, turbinado sugar, rapidura, date sugar, agave nectar, Stevia, rice syrup. They’re in the health section, and some do promise health benefits and a lower glycemic index, but are they really better than regular table sugar? […]
Pregnancy Test Basics: Everything to Know
It isn’t rocket science, but it may as well be. Women who are anxiously awaiting the answer to the most anticipated question, “Am I pregnant or not?” have to pay attention to little details, calculate correctly and use the proper equipment. If you’re in the middle of this exciting equation, buckle up and get ready […]
Pregnancy Sleep Trouble? 6 Tips to Get More Sleep Before Baby Arrives
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reports almost 40 million American men and women suffer from sleep disorders, with women usually being affected more than men. In one NSF poll, 78 percent of women reported suffering from disturbed sleep more during pregnancy than at any other time in their lives. Moms-to-be need their rest and can […]
The Baby Nurse Bible Kindle Edition
To the new and expecting parents I wrote this book for, I am happy to share that The Baby Nurse Bible is now available as an e-book on Kindle. Get guidance on first decisions, newborn care and breastfeeding, 125 baby nurse tips and more in the paperback or Kindle versions here on Amazon. Editorial Reviews: “The Baby […]
