by Lisa | Sep 28, 2016 | bereavement, Breastfeeding, Fourth Trimester, Natural birth, Nursing older children, Rainbow Pregnancy, Stillbirth
Pretty Stoked to have been published and featured TWICE in the last month in The Huffington Post! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/18-striking-photos-that-capture-the-beauty-of-a-babys-first-latch_us_57bdcadfe4b0287a6e731ec3? “Going in for the first latch! This...
by Lisa | Jun 3, 2016 | Birth options, Breastfeeding, Craniosacral therapy, Homebirth, Postpartum
A few years ago I attended the very special home water birth with a dear friend. I was her birth doula and photographer. It was such a peaceful calm water birth with the smell of her husband cooking the post delivery meal . I attended her needs. It was so...
by Lisa | May 19, 2016 | Birth options, Breastfeeding, Child Birth Education, Homebirth
On the First Friday of each month Growing Families Birth Center and Midwifery Services offers prenatal appointments at the St Augustine Beach pier. While awaiting your appoint time Belly Luv Yoga offers prenatal yoga on the beach. What could be more relaxing...
by Lisa | Dec 16, 2015 | Birth options, Breastfeeding, Child Birth Education, Fourth Trimester, Homebirth, parenting, Postpartum, Premature birth, Prenatal fitness, Subchorionic Hematoma
What is a Subchorionic Hematoma? “A subchorionic hemorrhage, also known as a subchorionic hematoma or simply SCH, is created when blood gathers in the space between the placenta and uterus. The technical term is chorion, but many doctors will simply call it a...
by Lisa | Dec 10, 2015 | Birth options, Breastfeeding, Child Birth Education, Craniosacral therapy, Fourth Trimester, Homebirth, Postpartum
Welcome Lukas Elliot! You were born at home in the water on August 26th, 2015 at 7:13 PM. you weighed 8 pounds and 4 oz and were 20 inches in length. Your mommy was such a warrior during the over 24 hours of off and on contractions. But when your bag of waters...
