Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most beautiful — and most challenging — transitions. Amidst the joy, tiny fingers, and sleepless nights, it’s easy for couples to lose sight of something crucial: each other. While the focus naturally shifts to the new baby, the health of your relationship is just...Read More
When it feels like you have no time to just pause and breathe- that’s when you need it the most. Notice if you are holding any tension in your eyebrows, jaw, neck, shoulders, back, or mind, and if so, perhaps you can invite these parts of you to soften. If it feels comfortable for you,...Read More
Just like adolescence and pregnancy/postpartum, once again in a woman’s lifespan changes happen within the brain and body often affecting functioning. Are you somewhere between 40 and 50 and experiencing any of the following? Brain “fog” or memory issues/forgetfulness Difficulty concentrating or focusing Irritability/mood changes Restlessness Difficulty starting/organizing/completing tasks Feeling overwhelmed Deciphering whether you’ve all...Read More
It is the recommendation of the Better Beginnings team that our clients are provided with as much information as they need to have a discussion with their obstetric, midwifery or primary care provider regarding the new vaccines related to pregnancy and postpartum. It is important to note that the available emergency-use vaccines have not yet...Read More
D-MER indicates a burst of negative emotions and/or thoughts during milk ejection while breastfeeding or pumping (and sometimes spontaneously). It is unknown at this time just how many women this dysphoria experience affects. This can largely be contributed to the fact that many women are not sure what is normal and what is not, or...Read More
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