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Pediatricians Release New Guidance For Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths Infants should sleep in the same room as their parents for the first six months of their lives, and ideally, the entire first year. That's a key recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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12.5 years serving the Seacoast and beyond.

http://ripr.org/post/pulse-laughing-gas-makes-comeback-maternity-wards?platform=hootsuite

The Pulse: Laughing Gas Makes A Comeback In Maternity Wards South County Hospital is the first in Rhode Island to bring back laughing gas for women in labor. It hasn’t been used in the U.S. for decades. We delve

http://www.npr.org/2016/10/04/495839747/on-your-mark-give-birth-go-back-to-work

On Your Mark, Give Birth, Go Back To Work Tricia Olson gave birth to her son and was back on the job three weeks later. Like most Americans, she doesn't get paid family leave, and she's among the 40 percent who don't qualify for unpaid leave.

http://www.childbirthconnection.org/

Homepage Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. Learn more: childbirthconnection.org and .

http://www.seacoastmomandbabyexpo.com/

Join us at our NEW location in 2016! - Seacoast Mom & Baby Expo The Seacoast Mom and Baby Expo is on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 at the Regatta Banquet and Conference Center on Route 236 in Eliot, Maine.

http://vbacfacts.com/

VBAC Facts If you believe that every pregnant person should have access to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), you are in the right place!

http://www.wmur.com/news/bedford-boutique-launches-states-first-breast-milk-donation-bank/41128556

Bedford boutique launches state's first breast milk donation bank The Granite State now has a drop-off location for nursing women who want to donate their breast milk.

Today One of our founders received recognition for her continued support of breastfeeding mothers all over the seacoast! Congratulations Susan!!!
http://www.nhbreastfeedingtaskforce.org/

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Preparing for Baby, June 4, 2016 11A-1P, Kittery Maine | The Seacoast Doula Group Preparing for Baby, June 4, 2016 11A-1P, Kittery Maine By Liz May 25, 2016 Uncategorized Are you pregnant or planning to be soon?  Would you like a natural childbirth or wondering if it’s for you?  Have you wondered what a doula is or what they do, what proper nutrition during pregnancy looks like? ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u792CxDT7cE

The Essential Ingredient: Doula The Essential Ingredient: Doula is a documentary produced by DONA International in 2010 featuring commentary by all of DONA International's esteemed founders...

Amazing photos that capture the intensity of birth and the work of doulas with laboring families so beautifully!

58 Breathtaking Birth Photos That Celebrate Doulas These images capture the amazing bond between moms and doulas.

A labor doula can help you make that extra hour for pushing even more effective. Ask us how!

New Evidence That We Just Need To Give Women More Time To Labor When moms in a recent study had one more hour to push, the C-section rate was cut in half.

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In Honor of Mister Rogers’ Birthday, Check Out His Episode On Breastfeeding Happy birthday, Fred Rogers! Did you know that Mister Rogers aired an episode about how moms feed their babies on his show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”? And yep, he talks about …

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Feds Urge Parents to Stop Using 'Nap Nanny' After Sixth Death A sixth baby has died while using a recalled 'Nap Nanny' infant recliner, with safety experts again urging parents to stop using the product.

Canadian Prime Minister's Wife Says She Breastfeeds Her 2-Year-Old "I don't judge what your decision is."

As winter draws to an end (we hope) it's time to plan ahead for a busy spring & summer baby season...And if you're thinking about doula services... start interviews sooner rather than later!