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A Quick Start Guide for Breastfeeding  The First Four Weeks  You are exactly what your baby needs! The important info is here so you can focus on all the snuggles. DAY 1   Aim for immediate skin to skin and the first feed within 1 to 1.5 hours after birth.  - Baby will be very sleepy and may spit up clear fluid throughout the day -Baby may not latch great in the first 24 hours.  -Skin-to-skin is your best friend and encourages normal newborn patterns. Hand expression can help too - Expect at...

Vaginal steaming has gained attention as a natural wellness practice that some women use to support their reproductive health. This ancient ritual involves sitting over warm steam infused with herbs, aiming to promote healing and balance in the vaginal area. While it may sound unusual to some, vaginal steaming has roots in traditional medicine and is now being explored for its potential benefits. This article will provide a clear overview of vaginal steaming, how it is done, and what benefits...

These are wonderful as a postpartum snack for nursing mothers because they have a high nutritional and caloric content. As a postpartum doula, I like to make them in very small balls so that Mamas can snack on them anytime, especially for middle of the night feedings. Notes: You can use just about any kind of nuts that you like, shelled hemp seeds, sunflower seeds are nice additions You can make this into a log and simply slice off small bites Variations Sometimes I change this recipe up a...