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“Natural Birth” – a soapbox
Can we just let go of the term "natural birth" already? Here's a hot take: it does more harm than it has usefulness. There's a phrase that a local midwife we adore uses - have intentions and hold them loosely. Thousands of birth stories into our careers and we can say...
Five common mindsets for labor that are actually setups for disappointment
1 - "We're just gonna go with the flow..." Yes, “flow” can be extremely useful in the birth process. AND without preparation, intention, information-gathering ahead of time, it can be hard to keep your flow once you step into a hospital setting that has a whole lot of...
Lil Bit of Lumos – How Many Cervical Exams Should You Get In Labor?
Alli & LeaChildbirth educators, doulas, and Lumos co-foundersLil Bit of Lumos: "How many cervical checks should you get in labor?" It's a bit of a trick question - how many cervical checks should someone get in labor - isn't it. It's all about the "should"...
Tips for Doulas – Wait On Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy really is effective in labor for adding to/changing the mood in the room for the laboring family and also staff. We’ve seen countless big deep breaths and shoulders visibly relaxing from staff as they walk in the room when the diffuser is running.
AND. If someone is deep in labor-land, you don’t want to whip out that particular tool without first doing a sniff test.
COVID-19 – March 13
Holy heck. And what the actual frick. This is wild. And unsettling. We are right there with you with all the feelings. And here's what's up here in Madison-based Lumos-land: Doula Clients Doula clients have been receiving additional updates separately, but...
You’ve heard of birth affirmations – how about some postpartum affirmations….
When we talk with folks in the new-baby days, they often reflect that they wish they'd spent less time obsessing about the birth and find the "right" stuff - and more time on how to actually cope/survive/thrive in the newborn days. You've likely heard of birth...
We Don’t Have to Enjoy Every Minute
We Don't Have to Enjoy Every Moment EMILY HAGENMAIER Counselor specializing in parenting transitions, and a Lumos Team member Multiple choice: “Enjoy every minute, they grow up so fast.” A. The worst thing you can possibly say to an overwhelmed, sleep-deprived parent...
Playing vs Entertaining
"I kinda don't love playing with my baby....." Playing vs Entertaining 19 April, 2017 Parenting Babies "I like playing with him - watching him figure things out, and making him smile and laugh. But I get bored. And then I feel guilty. I love him and I enjoy him and so...
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