Did you know that swaddling has been around since the Bible was written? “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7, ESV). So it’s safe to say that swaddling isn’t a new … [Read more...]
5 Things You Might Not Realize About Raising Special Needs Babies!
Anytime a birth doesn’t go quite as planned, parents worry. They worry when the doctor comes to tell them that their child isn’t responding up to a normal standard on the APGAR score. They worry when the pediatrician tells them that their baby isn’t reaching developmental milestones. It’s normal to … [Read more...]
Admitting that you need help
A postpartum doula is trained to offer this unique form of assistance. She is on hand to help in the early days, meeting your questions and concerns with an attentive and sympathetic ear, helping you manage the practical details of everyday life, and encouraging you to trust your instincts as you … [Read more...]
Helping Seniors to Take it Easy and Relax!
Stress at any age isn’t a good thing but for seniors, whose tolerance for it might be even less, it can lead to physical and mental health issues: "Normally when we're stressed, our brains get flooded with stress hormones, the midbrain takes over, and the front of the brain—which controls … [Read more...]
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