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Melissa Cowl
May 21, 20242 min read
Spaghetti For Breakfast
Spaghetti for breakfast may seem unconventional, but it is a delicious and practical option for new parents.
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Melissa Cowl
May 14, 20242 min read
7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Doing Hard Things
Have you ever felt like you're facing an uphill battle? We have all been there. Doing hard things isn't easy but it's where growth happens.
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Melissa Cowl
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Postpartum Birth Processing
A professional doula can assist you in processing any emotions or trauma you may be experiencing related to your birth.
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Melissa Cowl
Apr 8, 20241 min read
The Role of Oxytocin: Understanding the "Love Hormone"
Four main hormones play a key role in childbirth: oxytocin, adrenaline, endorphins, and prolactin. Other important hormones include...
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Melissa Cowl
Mar 25, 20241 min read
How to Ensure Proper Sleep with a Newborn in the House: Tips and Strategies
There's so much written about getting or training your newborn to sleep but the reality is that newborn babies are meant to be wakeful....
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Debra Bowser
May 26, 20212 min read
Midwife vs. Doula
We've had a large number of inquiries over this Pandemic asking us about Doula care vs Midwifery care, with many assuming that they...
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Debra Bowser
Mar 23, 20212 min read
My Baby is an Asshole
"My Baby's an Asshole." A direct quote from a guilt-filled new mom. Harsh? Have you thought it? Have you admitted it?
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Melissa Cowl
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Birthing in a Pandemic, 1 Year Later
Let me just say this: I'm angry. Almost one year ago, I sent email, letters and created social media posts surrounding the care and...
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Melissa Cowl
Nov 28, 20202 min read
Looking for a Shower Gift?
Cultivating gratitude in our children must begin at a young age with simple, short messages about the things we typically take for granted.
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Debra Bowser
Jan 30, 20191 min read
Shout or Whisper?
Whether you believe it or not, say positive affirmations and repeat them. There is great power in words and thoughts.
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