Shine a Light on Maternal Mental Health
Join us on Saturday, May 7th in the morning at 7AM to "Shine a Light on Maternal Mental Health." Walk along the beach at sunrise with...
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Feed yourself well after baby is born
When I was pregnant with my first, I got ambitious and decided to make bagged freezer meals ahead before she was born. While this was a...
Be kind to your body after birth
It wasn't until after baby #2 that I finally went to pelvic floor therapy. When I did, I was so grateful to have that time to spend on my...
Gentle stretch and reset after feeding your little one
Whether you are breast or bottle feeding your baby, taking a moment to arrange your posture can make feeding your baby a precious time...
2022- Mini Update
I'm glad to be back on the blog here in 2022! Good things are coming this year! It's been a wild few months. In November 2021, I went to...
How to maintain a good milk supply while pumping
There are so many options when it comes to pumping breastmilk! Here are some quick tips on ways to keep up your milk supply! 1. ...
Ask me about my boob job!
This past Saturday, I got to network with my business friend Christine at the 2nd Annual Space Coast Women's Day in Melbourne, FL. My...
Positioning for Latch On
"The way you hold your baby and how your baby latches on to the breast are the keys to comfortable feeding for you and full feedings for...
Breastfeeding Support from Partners
Breastfeeding may be “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it is easy! It takes practical and emotional support from partners, friends, and...
Baby Wearing for the win!
I thought I knew about baby wearing... until I tried to do it with my oldest daughter. I watched a video about using a "ring sling"...
Integrate Routines around rest that Support your mental and physical Health in 2 minutes
Incorporate rest - rest doesn't have to be lying down. Rest is anything that helps your brain and body wind down. Realistically, how do...
Things I wish people actually shared about becoming a mom
It will rock your world. The shift to motherhood is like no other. After roughly six and a half years of this mother thing, I am still...
Self-care for busy moms
You know you need to practice "self care..." but what does that really mean? Taking time to care for yourself is a MUST when doing the...
Returning to work after maternity leave
As the breadwinner for my family, the choice to return to work after my babies were born was based around both my own wellbeing and...
Feeding your newborn
Did you know that newborns need to eat every 1-3 hours? Feeding your new baby can be demanding in those early days and weeks....
Baby Shower gifts for Mom
Remember when we had in person baby showers? Pre COVID times feel like forever ago. Before I became a mom, I had a great time picking out...
Sample baby registry- What do you REALLY need?
When I became pregnant with my oldest, Audrey, I had NO IDEA what we would need to take care of her. When my childbirth educator, Deena,...
How to thrive through that precious “Fourth Trimester”
Yes, there is a fourth trimester after you give birth to your little one. The fourth trimester is the newborn stage and recovery time for...
Reflection
As I reflect on these last 10 years, its staggering to think about how many people I have been able to interact with as an OT. One thing...
Let's talk about it... mental health after birth
Parenting is not always easy. Some days, you can feel like you know what you are doing and others may be extra challenging. It's common...