Cesarean Scar Massage | Why, When, and How Cesarean scar massage is the topic of the day, and it’s an important one! Several of our clients and a few friends have requested this so I will thoroughly cover why, when, and how. No matter how you feel about your cesarean or the scar it leaves …
From the Hospital Home after Giving Birth As you transition from the hospital home after giving birth the ride will seem almost surreal. You’ll probably be tired, maybe even a little anxious. Your comfort level will fall anywhere on the scale from 1-10. 1 being slightly uncomfortable and 10 being “holy crap I feel like …
What Women Need After Birth Is… Elizabeth Luke, owner of First Coast Doulas asked 48 women and 24 men to answer this question, “What women need after birth is __________.” You might be able to relate to their answers, or they may just catch you off guard and make you go hhmmm. First Coast Doulas knows the challenges new families …
First Coast Placenta Prize Package, and The Winner Is… In early April First Coast Placenta a branch First Coast Doulas took part in The Prego Expo in Jacksonville Florida. The expo is a place for families to learn about products and services available to them in their area, register to win prizes, and meet …
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The Walking Dead; Don’t Be A Zombie What’s one of the biggest challenges that new parents face in the first year postpartum? You guessed it, having enough energy to power through! Ask just about any new parent you know how they’re feeling and I bet you’ll get a variety of responses, anything from, “Doing great! A little …
Placenta Capsules, Are You on the Fence Placenta capsules are gaining popularity! Kourtney and Kim Kardashian have done it, January Jones, Tamera Mowry, Mayim Bialik, Alicia Silverstone, and Kim Zolciak of Don’t Be Tardy have also done it and like our clients who have chosen placenta capsules they boast of the tremendous benefits! First Coast Doulas knows that there’s …
Your First Dump After Birth Hold onto your mesh postpartum panties, “Your First Dump After Birth” isn’t going where you think it is! The majority of women who’ve given birth have some reservations about the possibility of tearing open their vagina or cesarean incision with that first post-birth bowel movement. That’s another blog for another day! …
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week we thought it would be great for mother’s to share a bit about their breastfeeding journey. As new mothers we all face challenges, sometimes breastfeeding can be challenging. Today I sat down with Paige Schicker who graciously shared her story because she feels sharing her story could help mothers by …
This is part 2 of a 4 part blog series discussing Placenta Encapsulation and your safety. The inside scoop. You decide; mountain or mole hill? Part 1 found here With each pick up of a placenta, in the process of encapsulation, and delivery of a client’s capsules, tincture and artwork I realized something. I realized …
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This is part 5 in 6 part blog series Titled; Guilt, Inadequacy, and Insufficient Funds See bottom of page for details. “Children are not a distraction from more important work, they are the most important work.”~ John Trainer, MD In the days after birth, everything is fresh, raw, and new, even for a third-time mom. Each …
