by DONVA | Dec 18, 2017 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
We’ve got them. Our mothers have them. The project manager you work with, the cashier at Trader Joe’s, and the attorney on the third floor have them. If they’re so normal, why are we so weird about using them ourselves? Breasts. And not just breasts – lactating...
by DONVA | Oct 11, 2017 | Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant in Loudoun County, you’ve likely heard of Loudoun Community Midwives. Their practice, which includes five delivering certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), has been serving the community for over a decade. Notorious for their intimate care...
by DONVA | Aug 3, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Even though you might think breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, it doesn’t necessarily come easily for every mother and baby pair. Maybe you read up during pregnancy, took a class, scoured the internet … but somehow you still got to a little one in...
by DONVA | Jun 23, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
It takes a village to raise a child, but in a modern world where new parents may live far away from their families and other support systems, it can be hard to find that village. On the other hand, thanks to the power of technology, advice and encouragement are just a...
by DONVA | Apr 12, 2017 | Postpartum
You’ve prepared the nursery, packed the hospital bag, and secured the car seat. But have you had an in-depth conversation with your employer about your maternity leave? Hopefully, you’ve already negotiated how much time you’ll take off. Now it’s time to put your plan...
