We see the slogan everywhere we look, breast is best but is it really? At its core, the Breast is Best campaign is a shotgun approach at public health. A one size fits all approach to infant health. An approach … Read More
When it comes to diapering your new baby, you have a few options. The two most common options are disposable and cloth diapers. It’s a matter of personal preference which diaper is best. The answer will also depend on one’s … Read More
My baby won’t stop fussing and crying. Could it be colic? Babies who cry more than 3 hours per day, three days or more per week, for at least three weeks are typically diagnosed with colic. The symptoms can begin … Read More
When it comes to burping your newborn, the opinions are as varied as the individuals who offer them. Many grandparents insist that a baby must be burped. They believe that if a baby is not properly burped after a feed, … Read More
There’s a post that has been passed around Facebook this week. It’s a post that shows an up-close picture of an electronic fetal scalp electrode. Aka, an internal fetal monitor. See below. Birth professionals all across Facebook have been sharing … Read More
Your baby is here, and you couldn’t be happier. You’ve recovered from the birth, and now you’re ready for your family’s big day. Pictures! But as you book your photoshoot, you notice small red bumps developing on your baby’s face. … Read More
Here at Tucson & Sierra Vista Doulas, we offer the most content-rich and highly customizable childbirth classes available in Southern Arizona. As an expectant family, we know that your learning needs will be as individual as you are. As a … Read More
Here in Tucson placenta encapsulation is growing in popularity. With this rise in popularity comes a rise in those who offer placenta services. The placenta tincture is a popular add on option for placenta services. Let’s take a look at … Read More
Did you know that Canada recently outlawed the practice of placenta encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation specialists who continue to provide the service are practicing illegally. Seems like a drastic step, yet one that a national governing body felt necessary for a … Read More
There’s no doubt that you will find thousands of posts on how doulas can reduce the incidence of cesarean births. What I have often found lacking though is information. Information on how doulas provide support those who choose to have … Read More