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 23, 2017 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
Your child’s pediatrician is an important partner in his/her care, particularly in the first year of life. You may be visiting their office more frequently than you will in the future, so it’s worth taking time to choose someone you feel comfortable with. You can ask...
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 | 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...
