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01/21/2019

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11/09/2018

Whether you’re a new mom or expanding your family the one thing you’ll definitely need is diapers.
Organic, eco-friendly, overnight; your choices have grown, as has the number of diaper makers. Unsure of what diaper to buy? One great service to try is Diaper Dabbler. Rather than buying a pack of 30 diapers that may cause a rash, or leak, only to have to throw away the whole pack, this service lets you sample a variety of diaper brands all in one box to find the perfect diaper for your little one.
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10/26/2018

Make Ahead Meals: As you approach your due date, one great idea is to make and freeze some go-to meals. This soup is especially hearty, and great for fall and winter births. A double batch makes four meals for two hungry parents. http://www.birthfocusnyc.com/blog/

10/03/2018

At the Ready: Breastfeeding Caddy
One good project to start in your third trimester is a breastfeeding caddy. Creating a command station can make feeding time a lot more enjoyable in the first few weeks. We've included some of our suggestions on the blog.
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09/20/2018

Birthing Tool: Affirmations
Affirmations are yet another powerful tool for your birth. These positive mantras harness the power of the mind to help your laboring body push through pain, uneasiness and anxiety that naturally arise with the unknowns of labor and delivery. Learn more about choosing and using them. New post is up on the blog.
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08/31/2018

A birth ball is a great tool for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Here are a few tips on choosing the right size (hint one size does not fit all) and a few suggestions on how and when to use it. http://www.birthfocusnyc.com/blog/

08/30/2018

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By Kajan Doyle When you’re pregnant, a lot of the focus is on nutrition – foods to eat and foods to avoid.  Drinks too come under scrutiny; one cup of caffeine a day, and can you or can you not have a glass of wine with dinner? But what about what else you’re putting in your body?&n

08/09/2018

Tea For Two: Make Your Own Pregnancy Tea
Staying hydrated is one of the most important parts of pregnancy, but what if you could also boost your immune system, s***f out your acid reflux, and relax? Magic potion? nope... herbal pregnancy teas are a flavorful way to help you deal with the less desirable side effects of pregnancy, and some may even help you with labor. Just be sure to check with your practitioner based on your specific medical needs. You can buy the dried herbs (organic is best) from a health food store and mix them together, or bring this recipe with you to a local herb shop, like
Flower Power, in the East Village or Radical Herb Shop and Remedies Herb Shop in Brooklyn. They can even customize a blend based on your specific needs; just be sure to check to make sure the herbs you’re adding in are PREGNANCY SAFE.

We like to say that BirthFocus NYC offers normal doulas for normal people. But what does that even mean? People are unique, and each birth from your first to your last is unique. we want to make doula care available to all.

08/01/2018

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The first few days of breastfeeding can be an emotional roller coaster. The miracle of sustaining a tiny human can make your heart swell. Then, there’s the physical discomfort. Here’s a few helpful tips and products that can make those first few days more Ahh and less Oww.
Tips for Sore Ni***es:
This. Happens. To. Everyone. It’s just a matter of degrees. There’s the “That’s a bit tender” to “Oh my god are you a baby vampire?” The good news is that if your baby is latching properly this will subside. In the meantime, here’s a few DIY solutions and helpful products to get you there:

APPLY A SALINE SOLUTION
To cleanse cracked or irritated ni***es

LET YOUR NI***ES AIR DRY
The circulating air will dry your ni***es and the time off from clothing will be a relief

EXPRESS BREAST MILK
Apply your breast milk which has antibiotic properties around your entire ni**le to help it heal

Silver Ni**le Covers are a great product to have on hand if you’re especially sore. They give your ni***es a breast milk bath extending the healing properties of breast milk, and have the added bonus of preventing friction with clothing.

TRY MAKING YOUR OWN SALINE SOLUTION with our STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE (on the blog.)

Tips for Engorged Breasts:
This buildup of milk can be painful. To keep your supply up and relieve your painful breasts you need to express it. Problem is once they’re already at maximum capacity some women find it even more difficult to get the baby to latch or the pump to work. A few things to try:

MASSAGE
Using your thumb massage in a circular motion around your breast, or you can use anything that rolls, a travel size shampoo, your water bottle, a can of soda… press to breast firmly and roll at different angles around the breast toward the ni**le

WARM COMPRESS
Try a heating pad or warm compress after the massage

SALINE BOWL
Fill a mixing bowl full of warm saline water leaving room at the top. Dip your entire breast into the bowl for at least 2 minutes. Repeat on other side

SHOWER
Try the above techniques in the shower. The steam, water pressure and warmth of the water will help you and your breasts relax. After the saline bowl or hand massage in the shower try to hand express

FEED PUMP OR BOTH
Hopefully the techniques above will help with letdown, now it's time to express. Having problems with the pump? Pump one breast while nursing on the other. It takes practice to get everything positioned; however a nursing baby can be a big help with milk letdown. Turn the pump on before you begin feeding and try using a milk storage bad, they’re lighter and more forgiving with placement.

Still need more help? Many Birth Focus doulas are lactation consultants and can help.

07/19/2018

Tips for Baby's First Feed Up on the blog
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06/29/2018

Summer Safety for The Pregnant Lady. Check out our tips to beat the heat and more this week on the blog.
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06/20/2018

A Birth Bag for Every Mama with bonus checklist for birth essentials.

By Kajan Doyle The end is in sight! Soon, you will hold the tiniest, most perfect human and all will be well with the world. As your third trimester wanes on it’s time to start thinking about what to pack in your birth bag. Hospital or birth center, minimalist or over-packer, we’ve compiled thre...