17 Women Describe What A Vaginal Birth Actually Feels Like

If there's one thing we LOVE (besides actually witnessing birth) it's HEARING about birth! Each woman's story is so unique and no two births or experiences are ever the same. Here's a fun little article that asks women who have given birth vaginally what their birth experience was like for them. It's really interesting to see how our perceptions of birth and how it FEELS vary so greatly. https://www.romper.com/p/17-women-describe-what-a-vaginal-birth-actually-feels-like-18791?llid=mNqO2&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pro&utm_term=EKlP&utm_campaign=liq

Breastfeeding during Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: Is it Safe? Recent Research

Often a hot topic and a question in the minds of many nursing mama's! http://breastfeedingtoday-llli.org/breastfeeding-during-pregnancy-and-tandem-nursing-is-it-safe-recent-research/

The Japanese Art of Grieving a Miscarriage

A lovely tribute https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/06/well/family/the-japanese-art-of-grieving-a-miscarriage.html?mc=adglobal&mcid=fb-nytimes&subid1=CA&subid2=keywee&kwp_0=310006&kwp_4=1190282&kwp_1=539041&_r=0&referer=http://m.facebook.com/

La Leche League International Applauds American Academy of Pediatrics's Updated Infant Sleep Policy

Progress! Http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/01/prweb13973181.htm

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Héma-Québec needs 200 new mothers to donate breast milk

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/montreal/hema-quebec-breast-milk-bank-mother-1.3913510

Post-partum doulas are the latest must-have accessory for new moms

Doula's as a whole are a fantastic addition to any birth or postpartum "plan". Why should women feel they just need to "get on with it"? Why not feel the most supported and cared for and nurtured during this really amazing yet anxiety filled time? https://www.google.ca/amp/nypost.com/2016/12/13/post-partum-doulas-are-the-latest-must-have-accessory-for-new-moms/amp/?client=ms-android-rogers-ca

Newborns often take weeks to return to birth weight

Whether or not baby is gaining adequate weight is stress inducing for any new parent but studies are showing that it is NORMAL that babies may take a bit longer than expected to gain back their birth weight for various reasons. This does not negate following up with your ped if there are genuine concerns about baby's feeding but just might help to ease up on the post baby anxiety that many moms (and dads) often have surrounding the first few days of feeding especially when breastfeeding. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/newborns-often-take-weeks-to-return-to-birth-weight-1.3865431?cmp=rss

Alberta Mom Reflects On Many Blessings Of Her Preemies

Http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/13053794

Megan Meier, MD

Kudos to you and all the hard working mamas! https://m.facebook.com/thedancedoc/photos/a.1801432563408313.1073741830.1670083916543179/1801428826742020/?type=3

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18 Badass Women Who Competed in the Olympics While Pregnant

Impressive and inspiring! http://fusion.net/story/332882/pregnant-olympic-athletes/