Ten Meaningful Ways to Support Yourself Postpartum www.WellnessHouseNorthampton.com 1. Trust your Mama-ometer! You are THIS precious one’s mama. Others may know their baby best and you will know yours. 2. Connect with experienced moms who share your values. There are many world views around child rearing. Have […]
Top 10 Reasons to Refer for Acupuncture during the Post-Partum period: 1. Nursing challenges: lack of milk, let-down difficulties, mastitis Colicky/fussy baby 2. Anemia and or tiredness, lack of energy. 3. Urinary incontinence/stress incontinence/dribbling urine 4. Lingering pain in the perineum, pelvic floor, hip or site of surgery Post-partum hypertension 5. PPD: Post-partum depression/anxiety/mood disorders […]
Induction isn’t all about the contractions? What do you mean? The cervix starts out posterior, back, high and tight. The cervix needs to some forward, soften and ripen to support our contractions to be effective and help the cervix open. Nutshell mantra to support this? Softening, ripening, opening. When we support the cervix to soften, […]
10 Ways to Stay Healthy in Winter Baby it’s cold outside! 10 ways to stay warm and healthy in the winter chill. 1. Drink water. Really? Yes! It’s dry out, it’s dry inside from heat. Drink room temperature water or your favorite tea. Any digestive issues? Hot water with lemon is an ally. 2. Wear […]
Trust Your Mama-O-Meter (AEM) Amy’s Top 10 Postpartum Supports 1. Trust your Mama-ometer! You are THIS precious one’s mama. Others may know their baby best and you will know yours. 2. Connect with experienced moms who share your values. There are many world views around child rearing. Have women in your circle who hold up […]
Baby is breech? Consider this along with what you are already doing. Every thought we have, every emotion we experience, has a direct, measurable biochemical reaction in our body. Thank you Dr. Candace Pert. How does this affect breech babies?? Talk to your baby! Your baby is a precious, sentient being that understands everything but […]
When Postpartum Depression is more. How CAN we support mothers who express symptoms of post-partum depression and or mental illness without shaming them or punishing them? This is a conundrum as when one is overwhelmed with such feelings, one is unlikely to seek help due to shame and/or fear that one’s child will be taken […]
Gratitude that there are so many well trained birth doulas in the Pioneer Valley. http://donainternational.org/2014/02/20/acog-smfm-statement-one-of-the-most-effective-tools-to-reduce-the-cesarean-rate-doulas/ You can find one at www.greenriverdoulas.org
New and Traditional Childbirth Practices to Support You and Your Baby Amy Mager MS, LicAC, BIrth Support, etc. 413.222.8616 www.WellnessHouseNorthampton.com Before Birth Taking care to align your body so baby can be in a good position to prepare for the journey of birth. Do do hip circles – Your baby’s head is the heaviest part […]
This class teaches what you can do to soften and ripen your cervix starting at 36 weeks to prepare for birth. We will also talk about body positioning for you that supports your baby to be in a helpful position for birth, breastfeeding and postpartum care. Download the Labor Preparation Workshop flyer here to print!
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