When I was pregnant with my first child, I had moments when I felt like an alien was growing inside me and taking over my body, causing me to be sick and tired all the time. I was scared – was this a normal thought to be having? Was something wrong with me?
Read MoreWe learned via AskDrSears that nursing may be tough at first, but it offers many benefits for moms. Check out these benefits below and learn how you can gain support at Community Well!
Read MoreFiguring out the help you need after the birth of your baby can be tricky. Your family members are coming to your home offering to feed, play and and care for your baby while you and your partner rest. However, having so much help in your home can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want mom, dad and baby time!
Read MoreWhile it is widely known that breast milk provides ideal nourishment for babies, two new studies suggest that mothers equally gain benefits from breastfeeding their newborns.
Read MoreAccording to Jill Stevens, L.Ac., acupuncture is commonly used during pregnancy to induce labor, avoid medical induction and to help turn a baby in a breech position. However, Stevens recommends mothers use acupuncture from the beginning of pregnancy to postpartum.
Read MoreThe rebozo (ree-bo-zo) is a delicately woven, multifunctional, traditional shawl from Mexico. According to Tereza Iniguez Flores, a Curandera and Holistic Life Coach at Community Well, the rebozo is a healing practice handed down by the ancestral grandmothers of Mexico.
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