When I became pregnant with my first child I thought I was prepared.
I was a researcher and graduate student and just knew that I would be able to master birth and parenting. I devoured legitimate research, but also spent my downtime browsing content from search engines, forums, online due date clubs, apps, and message boards. Every other waking moment that wasn't spent buying cute baby clothes and decorating a themed nursery was spent ...
[Continue Reading]
Postpartum Doulas: Your Secret Weapon to Going Back to Work
Just when you start getting the rhythm of this whole parenting thing: diaper, feed, snuggle, sleep; diaper, feed, snuggle, sleep... it’s time to go back to work.
Seriously, next week already? Suddenly, the end of your leave is tainted by worries about the logistical realities of working parenthood: Will my baby eat well enough without me? Can I make it to work on time? What if the baby gets sick?
And then there are the emotional realities. Even if ...
[Continue Reading]
Can You Drink While Breastfeeding?
"Can you drink while breastfeeding?"
With the Holidays in full swing, we frequently get this question! So we asked our trusted lactation consultant, Megan Maltby from Lotus Lactation to give us the scoop on the most recent research! Here's what she has to say!
*Friendly reminder this is general information- not medical advice and each person's response to alcohol is different.*
“Can I drink alcohol as a breastfeeding parent?”
As it stands, ...
[Continue Reading]
Beaverton Baby Sign Language
We're so excited to welcome Portland Early Learning Project to Birthing Stone. Baby sign language is a fantastic way to bond with baby, enable more communication, and really have fun! Keep reading to learn more about Christina from PELP
Check out upcoming dates on our calendar or register here Random fun fact: I consider myself quite musical. I started piano lessons at 3, was always involved in singing and voice lessons and even sang with a ...
[Continue Reading]
Personalized, In-home Lactation Support
Portland Lactation Support
Birthing Stone is so excited to partner with Lotus Lactation in offering private, in-home, and virtual lactation support. Throughout the years we've watched Megan grow from a lactation student to a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) offering her lactation services to the Portland area. She's led classes and parent groups in the past and is excited to bring them to the Tualitan area in 2024.
In ...
[Continue Reading]