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
Supporting the Hidden Mental Load in Birth and Postpartum
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Preparing for a baby often comes with a long list of things to do. There are appointments to schedule, providers to research, birth preferences to consider, baby gear
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
Preparing for Birth Beyond the Physical
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Birth preparation often centers on the physical—what to pack, what to eat, which positions to practice, and what to expect during labor. While these elements are valuable, they
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
The Sacred Practice of Holding Both: How Postpartum and Motherhood Expand Our Capacity for Duality, Healing and Wholeness
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Two truths can exist at once. Ask any mother, especially our postpartum mothers, who may be grappling with grieving their old life and yet at the same time
Healing After Birth Through Food with Cherie Calbom
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There is something profoundly simple—and deeply transformative—about being nourished after birth. In a culture that often rushes women back into productivity, postpartum invites something entirely different. It asks