Posts by Well Supported Family
Holiday Gatherings with a Newborn: How to Lower Risks of RSV, Covid, & Flu
Should I bring my newborn to holiday gatherings? If you’re a new parent, there’s no doubt this question is on your mind this season. First, COVID changed everything about how families gather for holidays. Then came RSV and reports of overflowing ERs. Now, new and changing recommendations about COVID, Flu, and RSV vaccines have lots…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula?
Are lots of people telling you to hire a doula? They might have the right idea. Doulas have a strong track record of helping parents have better birth and postpartum experiences. But when you start to dig into the question ‘what is a doula?‘, you quickly find that there’s not one simple answer. There are…
Read MorePreemies Week by Week: Complications and Care
A baby born before 37 weeks gestation is considered premature. All premature babies are small and may require extra monitoring in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Premature babies may have trouble breathing, maintaining their body temperature, and/or eating on their own. Those most at risk of medical complications are babies born very early, while…
Read MorePreparing your Mind, Body and Soul for a Successful VBAC
Congratulations! You’re pregnant again, and you’re hoping for a different birth experience this time around. We’re going to talk about Preparing for a Successful VBAC. It’s important to prepare your mind, body and soul for a successful VBAC When you’re planning a vaginal birth after Cesarean, you may find yourself coming up against doubts and…
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