All Blog Posts from New Little Life
All things for you and your new little life! Becoming a parent can be challenging, but you don't have to do it on your own.
- Allison
Birth Doula Too Expensive? Here’s what you’re really paying for…
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now what? This can be both an exciting and nerve-racking time. There are so many things to do, things to learn, to prepare for. It can seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are…
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Baby Shower Gift Ideas that Focus on the Mom-To-Be | Pregnancy & Postpartum
A baby shower is a great way to celebrate the new life that’s coming into the world! There are so many cute things to buy for the baby and it’s a great time to…
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An Unconventional Way to use an Epidural – Janice’s First Birth Story
“I felt the first contraction when I woke up from a nap at 7 pm Saturday night. I just knew this was it. I was so excited, because at 41 weeks I was just…
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How to make your own Fleece Liners from a Walmart Blanket
As a “lazy cloth diaper mom”, I’m not about to be sticking my hand in the toilet or dealing with poop everywhere. I love the benefits of cloth diapers especially the eco-friendly factor and…
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Birth Videos & Photography Collection – Links to positive birth stories
Have you found yourself wanting to check out some amazing birth photography or watch videos of real women giving birth? Most expecting moms can’t get enough! The only trouble is, you never quite know…
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Why would a woman ever WANT to have a natural birth?
When a woman tells you she plans to birth her baby with no pain medication, a common reaction is “This lady is CRAZY. WHY on EARTH would someone CHOOSE to do that?? Have you…
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Birth Affirmations (nature theme) – Words of encouragement for the birthing time
Download Birth Affirmations – Nature Theme Words are a powerful tool and can be used to create positive or negative emotions, thoughts, feelings, and physical reactions. Words or mantas can be spoken, thought, or…
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5 Things NOT to Say to a Woman in Labor – And What to Say Instead
If you’ll find yourself near a woman during childbirth sometime soon, you’re in the right place! As a birth doula, I watch and assist many women through the process of childbirth and have learned…
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Hypnobirthing – Why would someone choose self-hypnosis for childbirth?
When you first hear about a woman claiming to have a “pain-free” birth, it often brings a little eye roll and a chuckle. Haha, really lady? Childbirth is supposed to be painful, full of…
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Natural Birth Story, but no sense of empowerment or accomplishment
“July 18: Due date. Nothing happened. July 19: Went walking at the botanical gardens in the afternoon. Felt tired out. My husband proclaimed the baby would come on Sunday. After all, when my daughter…
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Postpartum Cloth Pad DIY Tutorial – How to sew a Heavy/Overnight Menstrual Pad
Let’s be real, disposable menstrual pads are just the worst. Rashes, itching, small, and that terrible diaper feeling are all common complaints from new mothers during the first 6 weeks postpartum where pads are…
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Best Maternity Swimsuit List 2018 – Beat the Summer Heat in Style
It’s swimsuit season! Whatever point your at in your pregnancy, this may or may not be the time of year you’re looking forward too. In early pregnancy, you can still get away with wearing…
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DIY Reusable Nursing Pads – Washable Breast Pad Tutorial
I guess I didn’t realize after you had a baby there is milk just EVERYWHERE. No one ever told me that you could also start leaking breastmilk during the end of pregnancy too… so…
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BengKung Belly Binding – The physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits
BengKung Belly Binding is an ancient technique of wrapping the abdomen of a postpartum woman to warm the area and provide support during healing. At first, I thought the idea was a little odd…
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BengKung Belly Binding – An ancient technique, What, Why, and How
After your new little life is here, it can be easy to forget about the healing mother. During pregnancy and childbirth the hips open, the abdominal muscles separate, the uterus grows, the skin stretches,…
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Inside My Doula Bag! Packing your hospital birth bag – Tips From A Doula
As a 9 month pregnant expecting mom I had no idea what I actually needed to pack in my hospital birth bag! We made it through the birth just fine, but since then in…
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Amazon is giving you FREE STUFF to make a baby registry!
When you’re expecting a new baby this list of needs, wants, and nice-to-haves is ever-growing. I always loved when other moms passed along offers for free stuff so that’s what I’m doing for you…
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5 Tips for the Birth Partner – Advise from a Doula for Dads and Partners
It can feel like a lot of pressure to be the main support person for a birthing woman, especially if you don’t know much about childbirth. As a pregnant first time mom, I did…
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Book Recommendations for Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding! -WITH LINKS
There are so many books on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding out there it can seem overwhelming. Here I’ve compiled a list of great books on these topics! I’m an Amazon lover so I’ve…
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Preparing Your Child to Attend Birth – Books, Videos, and Links!
Adding new little life into your family is exciting, especially when you want to share it with your little ones too! Having the whole family present to welcome a new addition creates an atmosphere…
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Flexible Female Pelvis Model and Mini Birth Kit VIDEO Review
Here’s a YouTube video review on some tools I purchased from childbirthgraphics.com. I bought this life size flexible female pelvis model to use in an upcoming childbirth class and I also use this mini…
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DIY 2 Methods to Dye your BengKung Belly Bind – Rainbow and Ice Dye
A BengKung belly bind is a wrap used to bind a postpartum woman’s abdomen after birth. This tradition dates back thousands of years and is meaningful in many ways. There are several physical and…
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On-Call Childcare for Siblings During Your Birth – Can a Doula help?
Your new little life is almost here! The day you’ve waited so long for! But if this isn’t your first time, you’ll likely be starting to wonder what to do with your other children…
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How to Use Cloth Wipes – Picking the best option for you
If you’re already cloth diapering, using cloth wipes is a logical next step. It may seem like just another thing to worry about in the cloth diapering world, but in fact, for us using…
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