February 17, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

communication

The Language of Love

February 17, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

communication

Parents, try asking your partner how they know you love them? What is that you say or do that shows love to your partner? What are you looking for from your partner that shows love?

February 3, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum, breastfeeding

Baby's First Bath: When, Why and How

February 3, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum, breastfeeding

By spending more time with mom and not getting whisked away for a bath, newborns benefit. “A delayed newborn bath was associated with increased likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and with increased in-hospital breastfeeding rates."

January 20, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

Take Care of Yourself in Postpartum

January 20, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

You will be a better parent for taking time to care for yourself.

January 10, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

Placenta Encapsulation- a primer

January 10, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

I can tell you that our clients are generally very excited with the mood effects. 91% of our clients report at least one of the following mood related benefits: increased energy, better mood, feeling more balanced, less times of weepiness, decreased feelings of sadness or reduced anxiety.

December 23, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

breastfeeding

Why is Breastfeeding So Hard?

December 23, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

breastfeeding

Today’s new mothers are also not observing normal breastfeeding much growing up—so how can we possibly hope for them to know what’s normal and when some extra help is needed?

December 9, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

Backstory at Calm and Confident

December 9, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

Each of the doulas on this team is kind, compassionate, nurturing and has a heart of gold. They are eager to meet and support new parents and parents to be in going through a pivotal time in their life. I am so pleased they have agreed to join Calm and Confident.

November 25, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, partners

Dads Need Doulas

November 25, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, partners

Doulas take the pressure off dads. We can easily remember all of those positions that were taught in class and when some might be a better choice than others. What to do for over the top back pain? The doula has you covered.

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