Food and Placenta Safety – For Football Fans and New Moms I have a child that plays the trumpet in our local high school band. As a band parent I am expected to volunteer and one of the jobs that I do frequently is working in the concession stand during the Friday night football games. One Friday as I was …
Worried About Postpartum Depression?
The title of this blog is pretty heavy. The weeks and months following a baby’s arrival can be full of ups and downs. We have all heard stories about postpartum depression or anxiety and we know that no new parent wants to feel sad after their baby arrives. However, the statistics show that around 1 in 5 women will have …
Meet Erika – IBCLC
Lactation Consultant Services Great Expectations is excited to introduce a new member of our team! Her name is Erika Kusche and she is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who will be providing lactation consultant services and helping us lead some post partum “playdates” for the moms that come through our office at the Nest. Stay tuned to see the …
One in Seven
I in 7 women experience Post Partum Depression. Are you the one?
The Last Weeks of Pregnancy – Four Things To Do Before Giving Birth
Those last weeks of pregnancy can seem so long. Here are 4 things you can do to pass the time and prepare for a great postpartum time with you new baby.
Wrap It Up
Women have been wrapping their bellies after having babies for thousands of years…both for the perceived benefits and for the traditional ceremonies that evolved around the process. Many cultures have unique and interesting ways to support the pelvic and abdominal area in the weeks following childbirth. We offer the bengkung wrap that is both gorgeous and comfortable. A wrap session …