Isolation in Motherhood: Addressing the Lack of Community and the Disappearance of “The Village”
Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting, Pelvic Floor Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting, Pelvic Floor Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder

Isolation in Motherhood: Addressing the Lack of Community and the Disappearance of “The Village”

I’m sure you have heard the saying “It takes a village” when it comes to parenting. This African proverb sheds light on the fact that it takes a community to raise children in a safe and healthy environment that promotes growth and security. This phrase is often used in passing when talking about children but where is “the village” nowadays?

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[Pelvic Floor Therapy] Commonly Asked Questions Answered w/ Jessica McNally, DPT
Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting, Pelvic Floor Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting, Pelvic Floor Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder

[Pelvic Floor Therapy] Commonly Asked Questions Answered w/ Jessica McNally, DPT

As a doula, I often refer clients to pelvic floor physical therapy. Although it is highly beneficial, many people are not sure what it is or why they should look into it! Today on the blog, I have the pleasure of speaking with my good friend, Jessica McNally. She is a pelvic floor therapist and owner of Jessica McNally Physical Therapy and Yoga LLC in Morristown, New Jersey. She will answer some of the most commonly asked questions so you have a better idea of what to expect!

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“Will I Be a Good Mom?”— 6 Ways to Navigate Self-Doubt in Parenthood
Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder Pregnancy, Loss, Bereavement, Postpartum, Placenta, Parenting Christine Becerra, Doula & Founder

“Will I Be a Good Mom?”— 6 Ways to Navigate Self-Doubt in Parenthood

A question that many new parents ask themselves is “Am I going to be a good parent?”. You may have started wondering that from the moment you found out you were pregnant or even before you decided you wanted to try for a baby. No matter how prepared you thought you were for a baby, this question can come up at one point or another. Sometimes we can ask ourselves this again with subsequent pregnancies. “How could I possibly be a good parent to multiple babies?” In this post, we will talk about why you may be feeling this way and what you can do about it.

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