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Hey Daddy! We appreciate you!
On this Father’s Day I’d like to genuinely extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the men who show up and show out as fathers to their children and children in their community. You set the standard, you set the tone, you are the foundation of our families and communities at large. We NEED you. […]
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What’s In A Name?
Naming your unborn child can be one of the most exhilarating and stress inducing times during your pregnancy, after all you wanna get it right, right? Some of you may have decided on your children’s names when you were in middle school, while others of you may not have given it a second thought until […]
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Relactating?
As many of you know we are currently facing a formula shortage here in the U.S. This is a cause of distress and anxiety for many families. What can be done? Below are a few options for families seeking feeding support. Formula Exchange (click the link) Relactating Local Donor Milk Switching Formula Brands Connecting with […]
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A Note To Mother’s On Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s to YOU! I know you’ll probably spend the day receiving this greeting and it’ll probably make you smile as you return the greeting with an automatic “Thank you” As we take time out to “shotout” the mothers in our lives, I encourage you to look deeper. Who is the person behind the admiration […]
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Did I Just Pee Myself?
During Pregnancy and after giving birth you may experience changes in the strength of your bladder, frequent urges to urinate, and a whole host of unmentionables! You may be looking around at those closest to you and be asking “How come nobody warned me?” I get it truuuuuust me. As your growing your baby all […]
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Money Doesn’t Equal Value
Preparing for the birth of your child and the impending postpartum season can be one of the most stressful events in a parents life. Going over your finances, family support, and trying to figure how all the pieces will fit together can be daunting! Rest assured, family after family has experienced these challenges and often […]
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Chlorophyll?
Ooooh honey! I love me some chlorophyll..lol Anyone who knows me has heard me rave about the benefits (for me) of chlorophyll. I was introduced to chlorophyll about 15 years ago when I began learning about holistic health, detoxing, and the importance of minerals. At the time, I was a vegetarian and making sure I […]
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Tis the Season of Reflection
Hey Love, You made it! As we prepare to enter a New Year there is so much opportunity to reflect on what we did or didn’t accomplish…who we’ve become and how we’d like to improve and grow moving forward. If you’re expecting maybe you’re thinking about the upcoming birth of your child and how that […]
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Pregnancy Conditions Black Women experience in higher numbers…..But why though?
Black women experience several serious health conditions disproportionately to other demographics. Preeclampsia, hemorrhage, preterm delivery, fibroids, small gestational age, and obesity are just a few. According to 2019 CDC report these disparities are persistent and haven’t changed significantly since 2007. There’s a lot of speculation about why we experience these conditions more than other demographics […]
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Spirit Song Mentorship Program Launches November 2nd!!
Greetings family, I am so excited to share with you the launch of my new doula mentorship program Spirit Song! I have received several inquiries about mentoring new birthworkers as they begin their journey and have been blessed to mentor a few wonderful folks this year. This new program format will allow doulas across the […]