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Recipe: Protein Pumpkin Muffins for Pregnancy

Melissa F. Haley

Nov 112 min read

Recipes & DIY

Recipe: Protein Pumpkin Muffins for Pregnancy

This high-protein muffin is perfect for pregnancy and postpartum!

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Melissa F. Haley

Nov 44 min read

Pregnancy

Birthing From Within: Labyrinths

The Birthing from Within logo is a labyrinth, so you know they are an important! I use labyrinths throughout my Birthing From Within...

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Birthing From Within: Breathing Techniques

Melissa F. Haley

Oct 204 min read

Pregnancy

Birthing From Within: Breathing Techniques

Most birthing classes include breathing techniques so there is a myth that you need to learn the right way to breath through a...

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Melissa F. Haley

Oct 76 min read

Birth

What is Birthing From Within?

If you are interested in a childbirth education class, you might find yourself sorting through many different curriculums: Hypnobirthing,...

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Want to Co-Nurse Your Baby? Inducing Lactation as a Queer Non-Gestational Parent (Local Chicago Resources)

Melissa F. Haley

Sep 26 min read

LGBTQ+

Want to Co-Nurse Your Baby? Inducing Lactation as a Queer Non-Gestational Parent (Local Chicago Resources)

Did you know that anyone with mammary tissue can make milk? There are many ways to bond with your new baby, and if you are someone with...

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Why You Should Get a Doula (and why that doula should be Mel)

Hadley Roberts, Intern

Jul 295 min read

Birth

Why You Should Get a Doula (and why that doula should be Mel)

(No, they did not ask me to write this:) After interviewing two doulas and reading over fifty birth stories, personally, I am convinced...

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Hadley Roberts, Intern

Jun 244 min read

Pregnancy

Benefits of Having a Doula

Well, first, what is a doula? What are the different types of doulas? Doulas’ work across the many types can be generally described under...

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Melissa F. Haley

May 204 min read

Birth

Cord Blood Banking: Is it Worth It?

Chrissy Teigen banks her kids' cord blood, should you? Many families have heard of cord blood banking through targeted ads and influencer...

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Should You Drink Red Raspberry Leaf Tea? When?

Melissa F. Haley

Apr 153 min read

Pregnancy

Should You Drink Red Raspberry Leaf Tea? When?

Does red raspberry leaf tea (RRL) work to induce labor? If it can start labor, should you be really careful about when you drink it for...

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Places to Give Birth In Chicago: Birth Center of Chicago

Melissa F. Haley

Apr 86 min read

Birth

Places to Give Birth In Chicago: Birth Center of Chicago

There are so many places to give birth in Chicago. I'm starting off this series with a review of one of my all time favorites! BCC is...

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How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Interview Questions

Melissa F. Haley

Mar 264 min read

Pregnancy

How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Interview Questions

You've found some doulas to interview that might be the right fit. You've scheduled some interviews. Now what? Awkward conversations are...

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How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Agency v. Independent

Melissa F. Haley

Mar 243 min read

Pregnancy

How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Agency v. Independent

Finding the right doula for you is so important. The key is that the right doula for you might not be the right doula for someone else....

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Does Belly Oil for Pregnancy Stretch Marks Work? A Recipe & Ritual

Melissa F. Haley

Mar 154 min read

Pregnancy

Does Belly Oil for Pregnancy Stretch Marks Work? A Recipe & Ritual

Many pregnant people grapple with their bodies changing during pregnancy. For queer pregnant people, feelings of body dysphoria can...

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U.S. gestational age has shortened dramatically 1990-2020

Melissa F. Haley

Mar 30, 20233 min read

Pregnancy

U.S. gestational age has shortened dramatically 1990-2020

One of the best ways to gain perspective on typical pregnancy and birth practices in the US is to see what other countries are doing. We...

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Why Physical Therapy is so Important in Pregnancy

Kate Uttech

Feb 2, 20235 min read

Pregnancy

Why Physical Therapy is so Important in Pregnancy

Doulas and Physical Therapists go together like PB&J. Looking for an easier labor? You want us both on your team. Our services compliment...

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