Breastfeeding As Birth Control
Learn about the LAM method of birth control, and some factors you may want to consider!
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Kristi Ramey
- Sep 3
- 2 min
Choco Chip Lactation Cookies
If you've been around our blog for any length of time, you'll know we are a big fan of nourishing moms well! Lactation requires a lot...
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Kristi Ramey
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Why Yes, We DO Take Insurance
It's frustrating that one of the most BASIC roles we can perform as a mother-breastfeeding-is so often overlooked and undervalued in the...
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Kristi Ramey
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Beach Babies
Who else is loving the extra sunshine and adventures that the summer brings!? While we love our beach/river/pool outings around here,...
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Kristi Ramey
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Breast(pads) Are Great
One of the things that consistently surprises women is how much they LEAK those first few weeks. And no, we don't mean from...down there,...
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Kristi Ramey
- May 11
- 4 min
32 Lessons for Mother's Day
Kristi Ramey writing in today! I hope you take away something from these lessons we share today. Please feel free to add your own in the...
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Kristi Ramey
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Five Things To Keep In Your Postpartum Cart
One of the sweetest parts of being a postpartum doula is being with families in that fresh, newborn phase. Everyone is learning this new...
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Kristi Ramey
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Three Things I Would Do Differently
Kristi Ramey writing in today! As a veteran mom (my youngest "baby" is 27), I've had a lot of time to learn, grow, and adjust. ...
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Kristi Ramey
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Prolactin and Oxytocin: Milk Makin' Stars
Sure, we all kinda know how breastmilk is made. Right? Baby latches, milk lets down, and well, milk comes a flowin'! There's actually a...
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Kristi Ramey
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Everyone Poops (A Guide to Newborn Diapers)
Day 1 Congratulations! You had a baby! Now is the time for you to get excited about poop, because it is a GREAT sign the first time it...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Navigating The "Second Night Syndrome" With Your Newborn
The first few days after welcoming a newborn into the world are a whirlwind of emotions, sleep deprivation, and wonder. Amidst this...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Postpartum Doula Experience: Chats At Midnight
I recently started night shifts with a postpartum client. This was their first baby, and the little squish was one week old. The parents...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Finding My Voice As A Mom
Kristi Ramey writing today. Normally I rely on my office staff to keep things going behind the scenes, but today I wanted to stop in and...
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Kristi Ramey
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Four Breastfeeding Latch Tips from An Expert
One of the foundations of breastfeeding is getting that perfect latch-which is a team effort between mom and baby. It's also an easy...
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Kristi Ramey
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Six Ways Postpartum Doulas Can Support YOU
When you've been running a doula agency for several years, it's easy to forget that some people might not know exactly how a doula could...
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Kristi Ramey
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Does Size Really Matter?
Well, in some cases, it actually makes all the difference in the world! Now that we have your attention, let us clarify: FLANGE size is...
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Kristi Ramey
- Jan 11
- 2 min
We Intend to Improve
One of the things that sets Richmond Birth and Baby apart is our desire to grow and learn. We encourage all our doulas and IBCLCs to keep...
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Kristi Ramey
- Dec 13, 2023
- 3 min
Enjoying the Holidays With a New Baby
Maybe participating in holiday traditions is a priority for you. Maybe they aren't and you plan on being a hermit through the end of the...
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Kristi Ramey
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it's not without its potential complications. For some babies, breastfeeding challenges can...
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Kristi Ramey
- Nov 16, 2023
- 3 min
When You Add More
Congratulations on finding out that you're expecting...again! As you begin to gather baby clothes, take a childbirth ed "refresher"...
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