MaMa Mentoring; pregnancy thru preschool

MaMa Mentoring; pregnancy thru preschool I've supported parents since 1992; pregnancy-early parenting as a mentor, healer or touchstone. This group is a mix of online and in-person.

You have found Labor of Love's mama's network page where I post items of interest about holistic pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. From local meetings, events, support groups and classes to links on related topics this is the place to connect with like minded mamas. For information on my Birth Prep Classes:
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Need a postpartum early parenting support group? Follow this page for invites to my Tuesday lunch time Mama Mentoring group. Interested in learning more about my Bodywork for women, babies and kids? Please visit my Moving Toward Ease page: https://www.facebook.com/movingtowardease/

Need my Birth Healing Specialist skills? Connect with me on my Moving Toward Ease page: https://www.facebook.com/movingtowardease/

Need hands-on help for a child that has tethered oral tissues, trouble settling, torticollis, or body tension? Connect with me on my Moving Toward Ease page: https://www.facebook.com/movingtowardease/

Looking for a local group that supports families choosing a holistic lifestyle? Ask to join my "Whole"istic Mamas and Papas group. "To speak of birth...to touch people's hearts and souls
and to awaken that part of humankind that has forgotten
that it matters enormously how a baby comes into the
world...that is our task." (Vicki Chan and Nic Edmondstone, "In Union", ©2001)

Wisconsin just extended Medicaid to postpartum people from 2 months to a year. California is already doing that via Medi...
03/18/2026

Wisconsin just extended Medicaid to postpartum people from 2 months to a year. California is already doing that via MediCal. It includes mental health and dental care. Neither of these are about maternity leave. This is about making sure mothers at economic risk are able to access health care so they are not also at physical risk.

So much important information presented on guiding families to support their kids' normal sleep growth without risking t...
03/18/2026

So much important information presented on guiding families to support their kids' normal sleep growth without risking their breastfeeding goals or disrupting secure attachment. There were presenters on depression, Dads postpartum experiences, parental anxiety, the intersection between sleep/PPD/breastfeeding, how airway and oral tethers enter into the picture, the brain science around separation triggering a baby's innate safety alarms, how acid reflux must be addressed first, and the importance of calming and regulating the awake nervous system if we want kids to sleep. Best of all most of these topics are areas I help moms with every day. Plus the words "sleep training" were never uttered.

Parents and colleagues can learn more here. https://childsleepinstitute.com/sleeposium2026-badge-description/

03/03/2026

Every child needs15 minutes of 1 to 1 time each day that is consistent, not tied to a reward for good behavior or part of some other routine where your child gets to choose and direct the activity. No screens please. Screens cut down on spontaneous eye contact and verbal communication.

I'm attending Sleeposium 2026.Separation alarm is hard wired into all of us of all ages as a way to keep the people we d...
03/03/2026

I'm attending Sleeposium 2026.

Separation alarm is hard wired into all of us of all ages as a way to keep the people we depend on near to us. It drives many of the typical "bad" behaviors kids exhibit during transitions, such as, day care drop offs, bed time routines, and sleep disturbances. Joun me at MaMa Mentoring group if you have questions about how to help your kids thru these challenging transitions.

02/25/2026

What does "child centered and adult led parenting and family life" mean to you? This is what I strived for raising my son.

02/23/2026

Did a challenging birth or breastfeeding experience take the beauty away?

Today in group we shared difficulties we had faced growing up and challenges we had to overcome as adults. Thank you to ...
02/18/2026

Today in group we shared difficulties we had faced growing up and challenges we had to overcome as adults. Thank you to all for being brave enough to share such intimate things. We discussed how these hurdles continue to shape our lives and what they taught us as people and as parents. I was reminded of how resilient humans are, how we grow and change, and how we are strong enough to take adversity and transform it. We can do hard things.

We also touched on the normal 4 month sleep progression that causes disruption for parents. Why it is happening and strategies for getting through it. Plus what might be causing a 3 weeker to be gassy at night. And how the best of intentions from both mom and dad can still end up in angry conversations with our partners as we learn how to parent together.

We ended the meeting talking about today's topic, "How Lucky Am I." We quickly came up with many ways in which we are blessed at this time in our lives.

Solid info for both parents on navigating the postpartum period. Full of tips, ideas and understanding.
02/11/2026

Solid info for both parents on navigating the postpartum period. Full of tips, ideas and understanding.

REPLAY: EBB 118 – How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin by Rebecca Dekker | Feb 4, 2026 | Podcast Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! iTunes | Spotify | YouTube In one of the most popular podcast episodes ever published by Evidence Bas...

A glorious day to go for a stroll thru the butterfly trees and to the pier. Thanks for walking and talking with me.
02/03/2026

A glorious day to go for a stroll thru the butterfly trees and to the pier. Thanks for walking and talking with me.

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With each baby’s birth a new mother is also born; but birth is only the beginning...

New mothers need support. As a mentor I help mothers become more of who they already are. I teach. I encourage. I instruct. I praise. I influence. I guide and I inspire you to grow into the mother you want to become.

Jennifer Stover; mother, wife, Intuitive Birth & Postpartum doula, birth educator, Birth Healing Specialist, La Leche League Leader, and bodyworker.

You are now connected to my network where I post items of interest about holistic pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. From local meetings and events to links on related topics this is the place to connect with like minded mamas. Be sure not to miss my blog Topic Alerts by liking this page.