Human Milk is for Human Babies!
This shouldn't be controversial to say, but here we are: human breastmilk is the optimal way of feeding an infant. It is the most...
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- May 17
- 2 min
"Unless I'm At A Birth"
Oh, the "on call" life. It's not exactly as glamorous as the tv shows make it look. Sometimes I miss my kids' birthday parties, a movie...
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Kristi Ramey
- May 8
- 2 min
In a Pinch
What happens when your spouse/partner is in labor, and you didn't take a childbirth ed class? (By the way, we always recommend taking a...
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Kristi Ramey
- May 7
- 1 min
Free Support Groups
Did you know that every month, Richmond Birth and Baby offers FREE support groups to the Richmond community? We have two separate groups:...
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Kristi Ramey
- May 2
- 2 min
Will It Still Help?
Let's say that you are planning to pump, either part time or exclusively. Would it still be helpful to learn about breastfeeding and get...
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Kristi Ramey
- May 1
- 2 min
Power Pumping
If you've been a breastfeeding or pumping mom for any amount of time, you've probably heard of "power pumping". But what exactly does it...
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Kristi Ramey
- Apr 27
- 2 min
"F" is for "Fontanel"
In this installment of our "ABC" series, we discuss a normal newborn feature...the fontanel (or fontanelle)! These are commonly referred...
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Kristi Ramey
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Carseat Safety Checks In Henrico
Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting a carseat safety check! Event location: 2007 Timberlake Ave, Henrico, VA 23228 Event Time:...
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- Mar 23
- 3 min
Brand New and Not How I Imagined
When I first started my pregnancy, I thought it would all be super easy. I figured I'd give birth without drugs, feed my baby with ease,...
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Kristi Ramey
- Mar 10
- 3 min
"E" is for Encapsulation
This installment in our "ABC" series is all about (placenta) encapsulation! Missed the last few? Start here: https://www.richmondbirthand...
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Kristi Ramey
- Mar 2
- 3 min
Celebrating National IBCLC Day!
People might be surprised to learn this, but I (Kristi Ramey) did not nurse my first two kiddos. Well, I did, but only for a few weeks,...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Hydration is Key!
You can have the most perfect breastfeeding technique in the world, but if you're not nourishing yourself properly, then your body simply...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 24
- 3 min
"D" is for Doula
Sorry, we couldn't resist. This is, after all, what we do! Fun fact: Richmond Birth and Baby was originally just Kristi Ramey, Birth...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Oh Crap (...am I going to poop during labor?)
Honestly, this one of the most common questions we get from our clients. As the third installment in our "ABC" series, we hope you enjoy...
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heydi.marshall
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Doula Diaries: A Good Health Advocate
RB&B team member Heydi, shares some of her thoughts on the role and value of a doula. This is what she had to say! "Advocate" is a strong...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Visual Aids: Delayed Cord Clamping
We like to this use this image as a great descriptive aid for delayed cord clamping. Delayed cord clamping simply means waiting until all...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 16
- 2 min
"B" is for Bottles
Continuing with our "ABC" series, we give you a few thoughts on bottles! While we do not think that all bottles are created equal, we do...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Romance After Baby
Congratulations, mama! You've done it! You grew a baby, birthed a baby (a c-section absolutely counts), and now you're rocking the mom...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 10
- 2 min
"A" is for Amniotic Fluid
What is amniotic fluid, you might ask? "Amniotic fluid is a clear or slightly yellow fluid which is found within the first 12 days...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Labor Snacks
We recommend eating and drinking throughout labor, (unless your medical professional advises otherwise). Why? Simple answer: Your body is...
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