Yesterday, on Labor Day my family and I had the pleasure of attending the Midwives of New Jersey Improving Birth Rally in Madison, New Jersey. As we were getting ready to leave in the morning, my oldest daughter asked me what the Rally would be like and why we were going. I spoke to her about how fortunate I was to have such beautiful births, attended and supported by a group of women who respected, encouraged and supported me throughout both … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day 2016: The Perfect Gift for a New Mom
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for a New Mom! Struggling to find that perfect Mother’s Day gift this year? Give her the day off and let Care For Moms take care of the rest! The Care For Moms Mother’s Day Package is a great gift for any new mom who could really use a day off to pamper herself while Care For Moms takes care of things at home. The package includes: A Healthy, Homemade Meal for 4 made in Your Home By Our Own Personal Chef Meal … [Read more...]
Welcome Our New Doula, Donna to Care For Moms!
Welcome Our New Doula, Donna! When you're in the business of care, as we are at Care For Moms, the people you hire are so very important! That's why we were thrilled when Donna Muccione, a birth and postpartum doula, reached out to us. Donna has such a heart for caring for others and we are thrilled to have her join our team - as an experienced mom to 6 children: 5 biological and 1 adopted, a grandmother to 2 boys, and a foster mom to many she … [Read more...]
3 Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
3 Things I Want to Share With Every Pregnant Woman Prior to having children I, like many pregnant women, believed that the maternity “system” was there to support me and my unborn child. Fast forward 5 years and I now know that the system is broken, to put it mildly. Fortunately for husband and I found a local midwifery group that provided us with evidenced-based information which allowed us to make informed decisions throughout both of my … [Read more...]
Postpartum Care Tips for New Mamas
Many women wait with great anticipation for the day that she learns she is pregnant with her first child. For others, it may come as a surprise and still for others such as the seasoned momma, the news of a baby on the way may come with some very normal anxiety as she plans to meet the needs of another into her busy schedule. No matter the situation these postpartum care tips will help make the first several weeks with a newborn a bit more … [Read more...]
Elderberry Syrup Recipe to Prevent Cold & Flu!
Why Elderberry Syrup By now if you are in any contact with the holistic community, you have heard about Elderberry Syrup. I discovered the powerful anti-viral remedy while pregnant with my first baby. Never having been being a big believer in the flu shot, I was thrilled to discover a preventative approach to ward off colds and flu from my midwives. They recommended taking 4000 IU’s of Vitamin D, 1000mg of C, and 2 teaspoons of Black Elderberry … [Read more...]
I’m Pregnant, Now What?!!
Finding out your pregnant can bring out many different emotions. If you’re anything like me you may have felt a mix of disbelief and incredible joy as you stared at that little stick with its pink + sign for the first time after years of negative results! Or you may have not been trying to conceive and are still reeling from this unexpected news - trying to wrap your head around it all. But no matter how you initially felt about becoming … [Read more...]
Tired All the Time? Morning Sickness? You May Need Magnesium
Magnesium is a wonder mineral - responsible for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body! It affects so many aspects of our health including metabolism, blood pressure and the immune system. Magnesium has also been called the ultimate relaxation mineral because it works to relax the body and the mind, which leads to more restful sleep (and who doesn't need more of that?!). Magnesium is also responsible for the reactions that … [Read more...]
Best Baby Shower Questions
I was asked to fill out a mommy advice questionnaire for my sweet sister-in law's baby shower - called Wishes for Baby (I've changed it to Wishes for Baby & Mommy). While I love doing these kind of activities, I usually struggle because they are so open-ended and really how can you give someone advice without scaring them as to the realities of marriage or motherhood (lol!). So I usually try and sugar-coat it a bit. But this time, for … [Read more...]
Care For Mom’s First Feature Article!
Care For Moms is thrilled to have been published in the May Natural Awakenings Natural Pregnancy Issue. The article is titled "Why Postpartum Support Is Critical for Healthy Moms." The time after birth can and should be one of the richest and most fulfilling times in a woman’s life. If a new mother understands and plans for her postpartum needs, she will be in the best position to enjoy this special time. We have found that supporting moms by … [Read more...]