Cham Cambodian Postpartum Traditions

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One of the things I love about the work I do is the actual people that this work allows me to meet and learn from.  So much of what I learn is from actually witnessing and learning from the clients who come across my path and share with me their traditions.  One such experience occured…

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Cesarean Recovery Session- Origin Story

One of the things that I love about the work I do, is the level of creativity involved when a client comes to me with a situation, tells me they think I have the skill level to help them in some way or another, and ask me what I have to offer.  I had a…

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Acupuncture for Birth & Labor

Preparing for Birth: Alternative Healing Therapies and Whole-Body Care There are many ways that a pregnant person can prepare their body, mentally, emotionally and physically for birth and labor- to help ease the process through optimal positioning for the baby and through mental relaxation.  A few of my favorite alternative therapies to prepare the body…

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4 Thriving Tips for New Mothers (Beyond Survival)!

fourth trimester tips for new mothers thriving

4 Thriving Tips for New Mothers New motherhood, especially for first time parents, is one of the more challenging times you may ever go through.  There are things that you can do to help prepare yourself for this special time in your life, and to make it a positive experience (read on for these 4…

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Nourishing Postpartum Snacks- Almond Date Energy Bites

postpartum energy bites, date almond balls

Postpartum Almond Date Energy Bites Postpartum support comes in many different forms and really needs a grassroots effort from the whole community.  It is a community event, and each friend and loved one who can throw in a tiny bit of support can go a long way in helping our communities thrive through supporting healthy…

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Postpartum Tip for Your Partner- Daily Postpartum Massage

moroccan closing the bones ceremony on a woman by traditional midwives

Try 5 Minutes of a Daily Postpartum Massage! One of the perks of my work is all the learning and I receive from the families I work with. It never gets old. I especially love it when that sharing of traditions & cultures just cements for me how intertwined and related postpartum world traditions really…

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