Supplementing During Pregnancy
There is so much information out there about what supplements to take during pregnancy and what can help specific concerns. First, I’m a big fan of every mom taking a prenatal. Unless you live on a farm and grow the meat and veggies you eat, then you aren’t getting enough nutrients. Even if you buy organic, nutritional value is lost from farmer to store (or stand) to table. If you are not a fan of taking 6 large, uncoated pills a day during pregnancy, go for a one a day supplement. Something that covers the basics. Then if you need to add calcium or other supplements, you can. Remember, most prenatals have iron and iron and calcium don’t play nice together, s

The Details of Postpartum Doula Care with Full Moon’s Daughter
Postpartum Doula Care in Portland, Oregon Contact and Communication So that I may arrange my schedule in time to provide you with postpartum support when you and your family require it, please have someone call me when you first go into labor. If I have not received a call notifying me that you are in labor, I may require up to 12 hours to re-arrange my schedule to provide you support. If you require additional doula care outside an already established schedule or routine, please allow 4 hours to arrange care.

Pregnancy Timeline: Weeks 9 Through 14
The 9th week marks the beginning of the fetal period because baby now looks quite human. Week 9 The head is still quite large, face broad and the eyes are widely spaced. The eyelids are still fused. The external genitals still appear uni sexual and the liver is working to make red blood cells. Week 10 The brain has divided into the separate lobes by the 10th week. The lips separate from the jaw and muscles appear in the gut region. Coils of intestine are still clearly present and visible at the base of the umbilical cord until the middle of this week. Finger and toe nails begin to develop. Urine formation begins and

What to Expect During Labor & Early Postpartum Workshop – January 10
What are the signs of early labor? Have you ever wondered what labor will be like? How will you handle it? What role will your partner, friend or family play in the birth of your child? What do you do with baby after he or she is outside your womb? This interactive 4 hour workshop will cover the following topics: Birth plans and birth bags Natural and safe labor induction methods What to do once labor begins Early signs of labor Positions, breathing and other pain coping techniques Ways to keep labor progressing Partner’s role during labor Comfort measures Standard h

Winter Group Childbirth Series – January 2010 – 4 Week Series
Group Childbirth Classes Full Moon’s Daughter’s workshops hope to inspire participants to educate, empower and enable themselves to achieve the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period for which they seek. Our workshops are creative, educational programs designed to include all participants needs by keeping class size small. We offer positive birth classes catered to all participants. Each class is limited to 5 couples to preserve the integrity of conversation and sharing. Our classes are hands-on, interactive, and designed to prepare you and your family for a new baby. Topics that will be cove