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6 Tips for C-section postpartum recovery
In this post, we delve into the essential tips for C-section postpartum recovery, offering guidance and support for new mothers embarking...
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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5 Essentials If You Are Choosing To Chest Feed
1.HYDRATION Whether it’s is a big ol water bottle or electrolyte beverages, staying hydrated will help from your milk supply to your...
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Newborn Sleep with Becky Longhurst of Sleepbound
Congratulations on your little one! Whether this is your first or not, this is such an exciting time! With the arrival of your new little on
Becky Longhurst - Certified Child Sleep Consultant
Jun 10, 20233 min read
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What is Lochia?
During the first few days after delivery, you may experience heavy bleeding and passing of clots. This is normal and usually subsides after
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
May 31, 20232 min read
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7 Ways To Help Pregnancy Heartburn
Many natural remedies can help relieve heartburn in pregnancy.
Ginger, chamomile tea, and apple cider vinegar are all known to help reduce
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Creating Your Feeding Space
Keeping these items close by will allow you to feel prepared, organized and not feel overwhelmed once cluster feeding begins.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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5 tips to feel better on a hard day.
Never underestimate the power of repair.
Apologizing and talking through how you were feeling.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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6 Breastfeeding Myths
There is so much misinformation floating around about breastfeeding. If you want the most accurate information regarding infant feeding
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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7 Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety
Here are some ways that anxiety shows up in the perinatal period.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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NUTRIENTS FOUND IN THE PLACENTA
It’s incredible once you think about it and the benefits of ingesting these nutrients postpartum.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Nov 12, 20221 min read
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Your Postpartum Matters
The words and needs of a postpartum person should be the top priority.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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What to do in the last weeks of your pregnancy
I often have clients ask, “I’m 41 weeks! What do I do??” I’ve been there, I feel you. I remember the aches and pains, the excitement of meet
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 22, 20222 min read
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Labour Energy Balls
Did you know dates can be beneficial for labour?
A study found that when dates were consumed starting at 36 weeks there was higher chances t
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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Common changes to your body after birth
Common changes to your body after birth.
While there are many variations of normal. Listen to your body, nourish it and allow time for you
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 16, 20221 min read
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3 Ways to be Supportive during Infant and Pregnancy Loss
Do you feel like you don’t know exactly what to say to someone who has had a miscarriage or lost their baby. How to show support?
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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6 Ways Partners Can Help Postpartum
There is so much you can do as a supportive role for your partner. And if you ever don't know what to do, ask!
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Busting Breastfeeding Myths
Some people say myths may hold a bit of truth, but in the case of breastfeeding, myths are often a result of lack of breastfeeding support.
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 8, 20224 min read
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Tips from a doula to get breastfeeding off to a great start.
With a few well-laid plans, you and your babe can get breastfeeding off to a great start. Check out my five tips…
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 6, 20222 min read
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10 Benefits of Babywearing
If you have a newborn at home, you are likely carrying them for hours on end. That's totally normal. Newborns want to be near you, on you...
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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Placenta Encapsulation Contradictions
Like all decisions about your body and health, there are reasons that placentophagy (consuming the placenta) might not be suitable for...
Janice Tadgell - Placenta Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Dou
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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