Guest blog by Kater Herzel, professional doula and co-owner of Heartland Doulas. Congratulations! You’ve decided how you’re going to feed your baby, and we support your choice! Whether breast milk or formula, one thing is almost certain: You will feed your baby from a bottle, at some point. Here are five things I know about bottle feeding:[…]
Seriously. Why would you? Maybe you googled placenta encapsulation because you heard about it somewhere and you need to know more. Maybe you or your partner aren’t completely sold yet. Maybe you’ve made your decision and you’re curious if there are other things you haven’t thought about. Whatever brought you here, welcome! I hope that[…]
The end of the year is full of symbolism for many reasons. For some it is a time to reflect and celebrate achievements, for others, a look forward at creating something better, correcting past mistakes, a starting anew. Many will focus their resolutions on personal or career gains as 2016 rolls around. Some will focus[…]
Colorado Springs mom Michelle Rodriguez is no stranger to babies and food. Michelle is a La Leche League leader and mom to Remy, age 2. She is an incredibly knowledgable individual who is compassionate as well as driven to help parents in our city. She is also a respected instructor for Baby Led Weaning classes, helping families decide how to feed first solid[…]
Is your breastfeeding relationship being sabotaged? Are you sure? Are you unknowingly sabotaging someone else’s breastfeeding relationship? How do you know? I am a labor doula and childbirth educator. I am a mother of three with a variety of breastfeeding experiences. I am self educated regarding breastfeeding. I am NOT a lactation consultant, breastfeeding counselor[…]
1-30-10 It’s January 30th an Spring is officially 50 days away, but if you are a gardener, or hope to become a gardener this year, your Spring garden should already be on your mind. If you live in a mild climate like I do January and February can send you on a planning roller coaster.[…]
If you ask a mom to help you get dressed, she will come into your room and notice that it is VERY messy. She will decide it is time to make you share a room with your brother and completely re-organize and clean the room including moving furniture and putting all the toys in your[…]