Nurturing Tranquility: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for a Stress-Free Pregnancy and Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, there's a unique blend of joy and anticipation in the air, especially for pregnant people. Yet, amidst the festive cheer, it's essential to prioritize your well-being and embrace relaxation techniques to navigate both the challenges of pregnancy and the holiday hustle with grace.

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Laughing & Leaking | Understanding Urinary Incontinence

So, you’re on this journey of motherhood and are now wondering if everything down there is behaving as it should. Doesn’t every mom have a hard time holding it in?

There are many reasons why women may let out a little bit of pee. A very common occurrence during or after pregnancy is something called stress urinary incontinence.

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Breastpumping 101

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mom and baby. Breastfeeding can help protect baby from illness and disease, can lowers your babies risk of asthma, obesity, type I diabetes and even SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

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Motherhood and Career | Planning for Maternity Leave

As a working mother, balancing the demands of family and career can be a challenge. One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for this balance is to plan ahead for maternity leave. In this blog, we'll discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, understanding your employer's leave policies, creating a career plan for before and after maternity leave, and building support systems.

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You Are The Designer Of Your Birth Story

You may be thinking, “Where can I find a doula near me?”  We provide Tampa doula support and Miami doula support, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, postpartum doula care, specialized lactation support by our CLC’s and IBCLC’s.

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Can I Hold The Baby? 5 Helpful Rules For Postpartum Visitors

Welcome home baby! Your newest family member has arrived and you share the exciting news with family members. Shortly after you’ll begin to receive the texts and calls asking to come meet your sweet newborn. If your new mom instincts spring into action, do not be alarmed… it is natural for parents to feel protective of their little ones especially in regards to sharing them with the world.

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Cesarean Healing: 5 Tips For Optimal Recovery

A Caesarean section, also known as C-section or caesarean delivery, is the surgical procedure by which one or more babies are delivered through an incision in the delivering persons abdomen, often performed because vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk.

Having a C-Section is no joke -- and it’s definitely not a “quick and easy” way to have a baby. If you’ve had one, we definitely don’t need to tell you this! What we are here to tell you, though, is what you can do to heal from it. Lets review 5 tips for optimal recovery after a cesarean.

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The Best Podcasts to Listen To While Parenting

The Motherhood Kit podcast is the ultimate companion for women on the journey of motherhood. With over 24 years of experience, your personal Motherhood Expert and host Yamel Belen, boasts an impressive background as a Registered Nurse, Doula, IBCLC, business owner, and most notably, a Mother of five! Her guests will offer up their insights and expertise, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the challenges of motherhood. Join her each week as she and her guests share tips and tricks to elevate your perspective. From practical advice to moments of inspiration, we're here to support and empower you on your journey. But it's not just about the learning - we're here to create a community. With plenty of laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences, The Motherhood Kit podcast is a space to celebrate the joys of motherhood in all its forms. 

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