Just about any conversations you have with a new parent will, at some point, involve the words. “I haven’t had a shower in __ days!” Before you have children, simple things like when to shower, seem trivial and automatic. Really, other than planning to take stuff with you for after a workout at the gym,
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It’s the 2016 Colorado Snowpocalypse The highways are all closed The t.v. is nothing but politics, Snuggle up with your betrothed We’ll see you in December when the hospital admits!
Here in the Pikes Peak Region you have a lot of choices when it comes to doulas. At any given time there are 20-40 birth doulas in Colorado Springs/Denver to choose from and 5-10 Colorado postpartum doulas. That seems like quite the range, doesn’t it? There are several reasons the numbers vary so much. The
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Seriously. Why would you? Maybe you Googled placenta encapsulation in Colorado because you heard about it somewhere and you need to know more. Maybe you or your partner aren’t completely sold yet. Maybe you’ve made your decision and you’re curious if there are other things you haven’t thought about. Whatever brought you here, welcome! I
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That’s right, the big 5-0 and our own Broncos are in it to win it! The excitement at my house is palpable as the men get ready to celebrate by eating all the food and screaming at the t.v. I, however, will be spending tonight with a very special newborn, taking care of him so
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The end of the year is full of symbolism for many reasons. For some it is a time to reflect and celebrate achievements, for others, a look forward at creating something better, correcting past mistakes, a starting anew. Many will focus their resolutions on personal or career gains as 2016 rolls around. Some will focus
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This is the last in my Breastfeeding Sabotage Series, but I would argue that it is the very most important one. Even if your overall health during pregnancy was stellar; if you had a 100% natural birth with no interventions that made breastfeeding difficult; if you had the very best IBCLC in your hospital room immediately postpartum;
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In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month this October, I wanted to take a moment and discuss those families who have suffered through the loss of their child. You likely know someone who has lost a child (or maybe you, yourself, have), and you might be wondering what you can do to honor
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Colorado Springs mom Michelle Rodriguez is no stranger to babies and food. Michelle is a Colorado La Leche League leader and mom to Remy, age 4. She is an incredibly knowledgable individual who is compassionate as well as driven to help parents in our city. She is also a respected instructor for Baby Led Weaning classes, helping families decide how to feed first
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Commitment to supporting GROWING FAMILIES in Colorado Springs goes far beyond the “typical” mainstream, nuclear family. We hold a special place in our hearts for those whose families don’t come about in the traditional way. Supporting families through FERTILITY, ADOPTION, SURROGACY, and LOSS is of primary importance to our business model and the local LGBT
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