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Kristi Ramey
Feb 10, 20243 min read
Finding My Voice As A Mom
Kristi Ramey writing today. Normally I rely on my office staff to keep things going behind the scenes, but today I wanted to stop in and...
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Kristi Ramey
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Four Breastfeeding Latch Tips from An Expert
One of the foundations of breastfeeding is getting that perfect latch-which is a team effort between mom and baby. It's also an easy...
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Kristi Ramey
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Six Ways Postpartum Doulas Can Support YOU
When you've been running a doula agency for several years, it's easy to forget that some people might not know exactly how a doula could...
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Kristi Ramey
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Does Size Really Matter?
Well, in some cases, it actually makes all the difference in the world! Now that we have your attention, let us clarify: FLANGE size is...
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Kristi Ramey
Jan 11, 20242 min read
We Intend to Improve
One of the things that sets Richmond Birth and Baby apart is our desire to grow and learn. We encourage all our doulas and IBCLCs to keep...
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Kristi Ramey
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Enjoying the Holidays With a New Baby
Maybe participating in holiday traditions is a priority for you. Maybe they aren't and you plan on being a hermit through the end of the...
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Kristi Ramey
Nov 23, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it's not without its potential complications. For some babies, breastfeeding challenges can...
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Kristi Ramey
Nov 16, 20233 min read
When You Add More
Congratulations on finding out that you're expecting...again! As you begin to gather baby clothes, take a childbirth ed "refresher"...
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Kristi Ramey
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
We see lactation clients every day, and nearly every day we get the question, "How do I know if my baby is eating enough?" Breastfeeding...
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Kristi Ramey
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Postpartum Depression?
We want to preface this by saying that we are not medical professionals, and it is VERY important that you seek out proper care from a...
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Kristi Ramey
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Simple Things That Can Affect Your Milk Supply
You've been swimming along in newborn land, adjusting to your new "normal". Breastfeeding and/or pumping is going well (with a few bumps...
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Kristi Ramey
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Parenting: You Don't Have to Be Perfect!
I don't know who needs to hear this but YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A PERFECT PARENT. You just need to do your best. You just have to show up...
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Kristi Ramey
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Our Favorite Postpartum "Rule"
Have you heard of the postpartum "5-5-5" rule? While this may not be feasible for everyone, it's something we love to see and support for...
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Kristi Ramey
Sep 27, 20231 min read
First 40 Days Packages-Booking Now!
With our new "First 40 Days" package, we aim to recover the lost arts of postpartum care, community, and nourishment for our Richmond...
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Kristi Ramey
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Postpartum Doulas; We Do It All Night Long!
Before we start, get your head out of the gutter. We are trained, professional caregivers for mothers and their baby/babies. LOL Let me...
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Kristi Ramey
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Preparing for Your Postpartum
Mothers often spend lots of time preparing for pregnancy, labor, and that first "golden hour", but most do not prepare in the same way...
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Kristi Ramey
Aug 7, 20233 min read
When the goalposts change.
Today we are going to hear from one of our recent clients, G, about her breastfeeding turned exclusive pumping journey, and how she...
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Kristi Ramey
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Our Favorite Reasons to Breastfeed!
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week 2023, here are our some of our FAVORITE reasons to breastfeed. What would you add to this list? Let...
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Kristi Ramey
Aug 1, 20231 min read
3 Spots Open!
We have just 3 spots left in our upcoming "The What and How of Childbirth" class. With the price hike coming in September, now is the...
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Kristi Ramey
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Is Breastfeeding Free?
One of our favorite aspects of breastfeeding is how budget friendly it is. There really is no cheaper option when it comes to feeding...
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