6 Steps to Grow | Personal Growth for Parents Within my circle of friends, the parents with whom I work, and even in my own home, we each strive to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. We’re each taking steps to grow as individuals and as parents! Personal growth should push …
Hospital Birth Bag Basics As your due date gets closer you’re probably wondering, “What are the hospital birth bag basics?” It’s one of the questions that inevitably comes up any time we get to talking about birth. You’ll likely get some ideas from your mom friends and your sister, but here’s a peek at the …
Favorite Things Authored by Heather Horrell, wife, mother, my personal friend, and badass business owner at Grow Family Yoga and Wellness! Our Favorite Things? Holidays and perfect little gifts. Halloween to New Year’s is a magical time of year! Christmas can especially be a time for our favorite things. The “Sound of Music” perfectly …
Modern women have high expectations and they get exactly what they want when they set out to get it. While the act of consuming one’s own placenta after childbirth for personal benefits is a centuries old practice, it’s a relatively newer phenomenon to have your placenta encapsulated by someone else before consuming it. Placenta encapsulation …
During pregnancy you are sustaining an incredible amount of physical and emotional change. There is never a time in your life where you will experience a more rapid change happening within your body. Your partner, if you have one is on this wild ride all his/her own. This is one of the most beautiful, most …
I have a bit of a bone to pick with this ubiquitous celebration. If you’ve ever been to a baby shower, then you might already know where I am going here. You see, baby showers have three main issues: 1.) They are usually a source of pressure and stress that emphasizes materialism. 2.) They lack …
GIVE ME ALL THE FOOD!!! This is what it can look or sound like. Seriously. Nursing can be a challenge for many other reasons such as cracked nipples, engorgement, pumping, the list goes on. (Don’t fret, it isn’t always difficult and there are loads of resources). Many, many women have a relatively easy time …
A Look into the First 24 Hours Postpartum The climactic part of pregnancy happens as you birth your baby earth side safely and peacefully! You have prepared, anticipated, prayed, meditated, and worked to create the perfect entrance for your baby into the world. All things leading up to this monumental event have been focused around the birth of …
Do I need a doula? You feel as ready as one can be! You’ve selected your doctor, the nursery is prepared, your hospital bag is packed, and your breast pump is on order! Then, someone drops a bomb and asks, “Did you hire a doula?” A what?! And so, your research begins. What is …
