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We Are Celebrating World Doula Week!
One of our greatest honors is being invited into such a special, intimate vulnerable time in a mother's life. Women supporting other...
Kristi Ramey
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March Book Club: All About Baby Led Feeding and Introducing New Foods
Welcome to our March Book Club! This month, we’re diving into the pros and cons baby-led feeding, as well as different ways of...
Kristi Ramey
Feb 272 min read
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Doula Training in Richmond, VA
Richmond Birth and Baby has some big plans for this coming year, and that includes HIRING several more certified Postpartum Doulas ! If...
Kristi Ramey
Feb 72 min read
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Book Club: Sleep Training
The internet is FULL of opinions and thoughts on the topic of sleep training, so if you're reading this for some sort of "hot take" on...
Kristi Ramey
Feb 12 min read
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(Postpartum) Meal Trains Made Easy!
It's no secret that we love a focus on nourishment of moms and babies in the fourth trimester. (We love it in every trimester, but that's...
Kristi Ramey
Jan 102 min read
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COMFY Tips for Pumping
We will never stop sharing how important it is for a pumping mom to have the appropriately sized flange! It's not only crucial for...
Kristi Ramey
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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6 Tips For Surviving Holidays With a Newborn
The holiday season is upon us! While having a newborn during this time of year can be magical, it will also change your plans quite a...
Kristi Ramey
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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November Book Club: The First 40 Days
Our book clubs are becomming some of our favorite ways to interact and pour into our community. Who wouldn't want to sit around,...
Kristi Ramey
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Keeping Baby Safe
It seems like there is a new food, toy, or baby gear recall every week now. How is a parent supposed to navigate a world where the rules...
Kristi Ramey
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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Introducing the NipStripTM!
After breastfeeding my own children for years, I gradually took on more opportunities to encourage and educate other mothers on all...
Kristi Ramey
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Breastfeeding As Birth Control
Learn about the LAM method of birth control, and some factors you may want to consider!
Kristi Ramey
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Choco Chip Lactation Cookies
If you've been around our blog for any length of time, you'll know we are a big fan of nourishing moms well! Lactation requires a lot...
Kristi Ramey
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Why Yes, We DO Take Insurance
It's frustrating that one of the most BASIC roles we can perform as a mother-breastfeeding-is so often overlooked and undervalued in the...
Kristi Ramey
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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Beach Babies
Who else is loving the extra sunshine and adventures that the summer brings!? While we love our beach/river/pool outings around here,...
Kristi Ramey
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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Breast(pads) Are Great
One of the things that consistently surprises women is how much they LEAK those first few weeks. And no, we don't mean from...down there,...
Kristi Ramey
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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32 Lessons for Mother's Day
Kristi Ramey writing in today! I hope you take away something from these lessons we share today. Please feel free to add your own in the...
Kristi Ramey
May 11, 20244 min read
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Five Things To Keep In Your Postpartum Cart
One of the sweetest parts of being a postpartum doula is being with families in that fresh, newborn phase. Everyone is learning this new...
Kristi Ramey
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Three Things I Would Do Differently
Kristi Ramey writing in today! As a veteran mom (my youngest "baby" is 27), I've had a lot of time to learn, grow, and adjust. ...
Kristi Ramey
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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Prolactin and Oxytocin: Milk Makin' Stars
Sure, we all kinda know how breastmilk is made. Right? Baby latches, milk lets down, and well, milk comes a flowin'! There's actually a...
Kristi Ramey
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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Everyone Poops (A Guide to Newborn Diapers)
Day 1 Congratulations! You had a baby! Now is the time for you to get excited about poop, because it is a GREAT sign the first time it...
Kristi Ramey
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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