By Danna Nassau Childbirth is a profound and transformative experience, one that can be simultaneously empowering and challenging. As a therapist with a passion for supporting women through this unique journey, I’ve observed that the way modern women approach birth often leaves them unprepared to approach the true nature of childbirth. Whether you’re one who …

Birth is a raw and vulnerable time: Feeling new and powerful physical sensations, possibly feeling out of control, and being naked and exposed among strangers. We always say that more powerful than any comfort measure or massage, is the feeling of safety. Feeling safe and participating in the decisions being made throughout the birth process, …

A postpartum food delivery service may be the most impactful strategy to support your family in easing into parenthood. The “4th trimester” is a term that describes that delicate period after giving birth to a baby. Baby is still as dependent on you as they were in the womb and your body is not quite …

By Evonne Smith, IBCLC, NCS Becoming a new parent is a beautiful and life-changing experience, but it can also be exhausting, especially when you’re breastfeeding. In this blog post, we’ll explore five simple, practical breastfeeding tips to help you maximize rest while nurturing your new baby. Use a “Blanket of Noise” When breastfeeding a newborn, …

People take a childbirth class in order to be ready for all of the possibilities of childbirth, including interventions, medication, comfort measures and helpful movement for bringing baby down and out. A childbirth class will educate you on the way the body works to birth the baby and usually covers hormones, anatomy, and the typical …

Where Can I Give Birth in LA? Feeling trust and alignment with your provider and their standards of care is essential to having the labor and birth experience that you desire. If you’re considering different birth settings in LA, you’ve come to the right place. So, how do you find a care provider that is …

These are five labor essentials to pack in your birth bag or have in your home for early labor or if you are planning a home birth. When is comes to labor essentials, keep in mind that you don’t want to carry too much coming into the hospital. Most likely, you will be in active …

By Tanya Veluz, LMFT Many people look forward to the days they have a little one to celebrate the holidays. Holidays with a newborn with all the joy and excitement creating family traditions are extra special. While this may be the case for many, several new parents also struggle with the stress of managing family demands, …

Padsicles are frozen maxi-pads that help relieve inflammation and promote healing after a vaginal birth. A vaginal birth can lead to tearing and/or swelling. Even without significant tearing, your perineum and vaginal tissue can be sore for the first week after birth, so it’s nice to have some tools to ease the discomfort. This padsicle …

Epidurals The epidural is a helpful tool, and whether you want one or not is a deeply personal decision. Used mindfully and with an understanding of risks, benefits and process, an epidural can be the impetus for much needed rest and even a vaginal birth in the event that you need to relax in order …