For most of us, recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn are enough to keep us busy without having to worry about an unexpected pregnancy. There are a number of postpartum birth control options available and depending on your personal preferences and medical needs, you may be interested in discussing some of the following [...]
Spokane Windsong School is really looking forward to next year as they are offering, for the first time, a Parent & Infant class to complement their Parent & Toddler classes. Lauren Bergstedt, a local physical therapist and Waldorf trained teacher is leading and developing these classes. Her knowledge about how to be helpful to the [...]
A Postpartum Mood Disorder can occur in any new parent. This includes, moms, dads and adoptive families. “Postpartum Depression” is a broad umbrella that is commonly used. However, there are many aspects to Postpartum Depression that most are not aware of. Over the next few weeks, I am going to go over the signs and symptoms [...]
If you know anything about breastfeeding you know the almost endless benefits for yourself and your baby. You probably also know at least one mom who had a lot of trouble or couldn’t find a way to make it work. Well, no need to worry! With a little preparation you will have all the information and [...]
Guest Post by Ruth Stoops Your birth story matters. It can take weeks/months/years to piece it all together and make sense of that important experience. Whether it was peaceful and calm, wild and powerful, or traumatic and disappointing, it matters. You will always remember it, and it can impact you both positively and negatively. [...]
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