About Night Nursing

About Night Nursing

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Newborn Care Specialists Lactation Station & More offers newborn care overnight to allow exhausted families to get some rest. The benefit of hiring a “newborn night nurse” is to have someone teach you all there is to know about newborns and postpartum care for moms. With an expert on the scene from sundown to sunup, you will feel energized and competent the next day to care for your little one. Start planning in the third trimester for best results. Night Time Care for You and Baby: Night Nurse While this baby night nurse service can be provided day and night, we find that many new parents have family helping in the daytime and nighttime gets more attention. This list of duties is the tip of the iceberg. Feel free to add your own…
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Pre and postnatal breastfeeding

Pre and postnatal breastfeeding

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Pre and postnatal Breastfeeding Check-up & Class In Charleston, SC Did you know that the World Health Organization (WHO) & the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), amongst many other health organizations, recommend women breastfeed their children for at least 2+ years?  And the average age of weaning around the world is 4.5 years but in the US only 3-6 months (not enough FMLA in our country compared to others).   Postnatal healthy mom and baby That’s Amazing: breastfeeding protects mothers and babies from a variety of diseases including cancer, builds stronger bones and heart, is free, sterile, always the right temperature, easily transportable, lowers the risk of SIDS & obesity, reduces stress associated with mental disease, and protects the environment. Prenatal Breastfeeding Check-up In Charleston, SC It is so important to be prepared for…
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About Doula Services

About Doula Services

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Birth Doula Services In Charleston A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.  She is hired during pregnancy and becomes a liaison between her and the medical professionals.  The doula will help guide the mother in writing a birth plan.  This will give mom confidence that she has control over her birth experience. “Every mother deserves empathetic physical and emotional care during pregnancy and beyond”. Postpartum Doula Services in Charleston A postpartum doula is a professional support person trained in the needs of the family in the days, weeks, and months after birth or the addition of a new baby. Our doula service offers non-judgmental…
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About Lactation Consultants

About Lactation Consultants

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Here, we will explore the essential role of lactation consultants, their services, and why they are crucial for breastfeeding success. Whether you are an expectant mother, a new mom, or a healthcare professional seeking information, we hope this guide will provide valuable insights. What is a Lactation Consultant? A lactation consultant is a trained professional who specializes in breastfeeding and lactation management. They possess extensive knowledge and experience in supporting lactating individuals and their babies. Lactation consultants play a vital role in assisting with a variety of breastfeeding challenges and providing evidence-based guidance for successful breastfeeding. Why Are Lactation Consultants Needed? Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it can sometimes be challenging for both mothers and babies. Lactation consultants are essential because they: Provide Expert Guidance: Lactation consultants are highly…
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Teaching the Art of Giving

Kids, Life, Parenting, Relationships, Work
When children are very young, teaching the art of giving is hard for most to conceptualize. Since birth, they have been the focus of many gifts, and very little is expected of them, rightfully so. Some children will naturally have the personality to be a giver, sometimes too much, but the other personality types may need more convincing. It's hard to grow up watching the commercialism surrounding holiday seasons (and made up holidays). Everywhere children go, there is a message of receiving a present for whatever time of year it is. I mean Christmas alone starts in July- Seriously, I went to the boardwalk in August hoping to spend a lovely weekend soaking up the end of summer (I'm in NEPA) but instead was hit with Halloween and Christmas- EVERYWHERE! …
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Adventures Indoors: Rainy Day Activity Ideas for Kids

Adventures Indoors: Rainy Day Activity Ideas for Kids

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Imagination Adventures Indoors: Rainy Day Activity Ideas for Kids. Rainy days, snowstorms, and extreme heat can quickly spoil a weekend’s activities, and it can be difficult to think up alternative plans to keep the kids entertained and engaged, but with a few key suggestions, it’s possible to banish boredom and encourage excitement in the home. Here, Lactation Station and More presents some ideas to get you started. Arts and Crafts Adventures As parents have attested for centuries, one of the best ways to entertain kids on a bad weather day is with creative play. This can include arts and crafts, painting, building with blocks or Legos, or creating a fort or teepee out of blankets and pillows. These activities allow children to use their imagination and creativity, thereby expressing themselves.…
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Cooking with Breastmilk

Breastfeeding, Health, Infants, Kids, Parenting, Toddlers
Cooking with breastmilk doesn't require a degree in culinary. Don't let the term "breastmilk" throw you off your cooking game when considering how to use it. You could simply use what is leftover in the freezer or pump fresh for a specific recipe. There is no trip to the store required. The most straightforward way to use your milk would be by replacing the milk in any recipe -nut or otherwise-with your breastmilk. Do not throw away your remaining milk from the freezer. Get creative! The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for a minimum of 2 years. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least 1 year with both arguments that it is a preferential decision and no expiration of health benefits. Just to reiterate, the healthy milk you are successfully making, feeding,…
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Breast Pain

Breastfeeding, Health, Infants, Pregnancy
When breast pain doesn't go away it can leave a mother to feel defeated and distraught. Especially for those that felt breastfeeding was going well and her achy breast was not much of anything to worry about. Clearly, having a plan to resolve the issues quickly can bring peace back to the symbiotic relationship. Breastfeeding is an intricate exchange between a mother and her child. The mother relies on her offspring to take the milk from the breast while the child expects to find a quality bounty while suckling. Now and again the communication between the breast and infant goes awry for one reason or another and a "back-up" in the breast occurs. A firmness that makes the mom feel full and uncomfortable can become rather troublesome. Despite all the…
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Chow Time with Kids

Infants, Kids, Life, Parenting, Teens, Toddlers
Chow time with kids can go either way. Every day is a new adventure with the fickle offspring. For a parent, planning and preparing meals is likely a daunting task and can make for tension around mealtimes. Finding what pleases everyone in a family could make you wish for a chef. Kids have a love-hate relationship with food. Have you ever noticed how fast their favorite meal this week is the hated one next week? When you think you've found a mealtime pattern of happiness, those little monsters go switching things up. In our house, a favorite saying is, "Which way is the wind blowing today?" Meaning, do you like bananas (or some other food) or not? I still say this to my 13-year-old-eye roll! I'll be honest here, with…
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They Told You the Baby is Posterior

Health, Infants, Life, New Parenthood, Pregnancy, Relationships, Third Trimester
They told you the baby is posterior, what exactly does that mean? Posterior fetal position (OP), otherwise known as "sunny-side-up," is a term used to determine how the baby's head is presenting when inside mom's belly. In the OP position, the back (occiput) of the fetal head is towards the woman's back (posterior), and the baby is looking "sunny-side-up." Babies have many challenging tasks to accomplish when going from in-utero to mother's arms. The majority of these efforts are done without mom having to do anything special to be successful in finding the optimal fetal position for birth. In a nutshell, babies are driven to find the correct way out of the water world. Most munchkins settle into the optimal fetal position between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy. Eager…
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