Becoming the Unrushed Woman with Nikki Nie
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In a culture that celebrates productivity, constant movement, and the ability to do more, slowing down can feel like a radical act. For many women, the pressure to
Restoring the Village: Reimagining Postpartum Care Through Community
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For Lauren Felts, the path into postpartum care began with a desire to find meaningful work that could exist alongside motherhood. With a background in nutrition and a
Creating Safer Births: Advocacy, Birth Trauma, and the Role of the Doula
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Birth is a profound threshold, one that calls for preparation, presence, informed decision-making, and compassionate support. While many families place their trust in medical systems to guide them
Ten Seconds to Ourselves: Tova Citrin on Story, Faith, and Finding the Way Back
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Sometimes life changes so much that the person we thought we were no longer feels quite like who we are. A career changes. A marriage ends. Children grow.
Sexual Healing for Empowered Birth
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What does sexuality have to do with birth? At first, the connection may not seem obvious. But sexuality, birth, and embodiment are all deeply connected experiences that involve
Ayurvedic Postpartum Care for Cesarean Recovery
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A cesarean birth is a profound transition. It is the arrival of a baby, the beginning of parenthood, and, at the same time, a major abdominal surgery that
Marma Therapy and the Sacred First Week Postpartum
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The first week after birth is unlike any other season in life. Everything has changed. A baby has arrived, but so has a new mother. The body is
Integrating Postpartum Caregiving With Social Services
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For generations, postpartum care has lived in the margins of our healthcare systems. Families often spend months preparing for pregnancy and birth—choosing providers, creating birth plans, attending appointments,
What Postpartum Trainings Don’t Prepare You For
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Many postpartum caregivers enter their training programs eager to support new families through one of life's most transformative transitions. They learn about infant care, postpartum recovery, feeding support,
Soft Discipline: Finding Ground Through Nature’s Rhythms with Clementina Consens
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In a world that often celebrates hustle, urgency, and constant productivity, many women find themselves longing for something different. They long for a way of living that feels