Oxytocin is a powerful hormone produced in the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is commonly associated with childbirth and postpartum bonding, but there is much more to it! This powerful hormone has many other amazing benefits and should be recognized for not only during the birth and postpartum period, but also all stages of life for both women and men.
Sperm Testing and Improving Sperm Health for Male Factory Infertility
Often times, infertility is a silent stressor that couples face alone. On top of that, the majority of the focus is placed on the woman to improve her health, to receive the bulk of the testing, and to undergo all of the treatments. Yet, one-third of infertile female/male couples face male factor infertility. So testing sperm is an early and important test that should be done!
Follow Up Consultation With Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding can be a challenging journey for some individuals, and our goal with our new breastfeeding support team consisting of Megan and Claudia, two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) is to provide continued support and care for as long as you need. Because of this, if after your initial consultation you still have lingering questions or concerns, we offer as many follow up consultations as needed.
Provider Spotlight: Triangle Pediatric Massage
One of the beautiful things about having a community life ours, we are able to find the right provider for everything! Specifically for massage therapy work! We were introduced to Sydney Kranz of Triangle Pediatric Massage through mutual friends, and are so glad to know her! The world of pediatric massage is small, but oh so important and it is great to know that there is an amazing provide right here in Cary!
Complimentary Phone Consultation with IBCLC
One of our goals at Carolina Birth and Wellness is to offer complete support every step of the way during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. So when we brought two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) onto our team and launched our lactation program, we knew we also had to make this support expand to pregnancy.
Sore Breasts During Pregnancy
Our breasts are pretty amazing as they change throughout out menstrual cycles, as well as during pregnancy. Changes in size, sensitivity, and color are all very common to notice while you are pregnant. With these changes, soreness is a common feeling most women experience as well. Today we are sharing the reason for those changes as well as some of our favorite tips to help be more comfortable as your body gears up for the birth of your baby.
Best Time to Receive a Fertility Massage
With all forms of assisting with fertility and conception, timing matters. And with out in-home fertility massage timing definitely matters!
Back and Sacrum Massage During Fertility Massage Session
To end our fertility massage session, we will have you lay on your stomach so we can work your back and sacrum. This provides an excellent way to work the back of the body, and allow for the full body relaxation and therapeutic techniques to really sink in.
Relaxing Neck and Shoulder Massage In Fertility Massage Session
One of the biggest conversations in fertility work is what came first, stress or fertility challenges? And while we cannot answer that, we know we can help reduce the stress of everyday life.
Fertility Specific Reflexology Session
Therapeutic Abdominal Massage During a Fertility Massage Session
Stomach massage tends to be an area of the body most people are not comfortable having someone see, let alone let someone else touch it. And while we respect those decision, a therapeutic abdominal massage can be hugely beneficially for those trying to conceive.
Postpartum Depression and Massage Therapy: Exploring the Connection
Massage therapy promotes relaxation, feelings of calmness and well-being, reduces pains and aches, and helps you sleep better – all of which can be beyond helpful during the postpartum period.
Health Fair Planning Guide
Health fairs are growing in popularity around the Triangle as businesses are appreciating that employee wellness translate to business wellness. Below are a few of favorite ideas for helping your event be a success!
Paying for Doula Support
There’s one thing we are a bit biased, doula support is worth the investment. However, that investment can be a bit challenging for our clients.
Anatomy of the Breast
Here’s a sad truth: most women know nothing about their breasts. Complete transparent, I was one of those women.
Self Massage Techniques To Do At Your Desk
Typical Structure of a Breast Massage Session
We are excited that we now are able to offer therapeutic breast massage to our breastfeeding clients.
Pressure of Breast Massage to Support Lactation
When you have knot in a muscle, what feels so wonderful is a massage therapist to dig her elbow into that sore spot until you feel some relief. And when you have a clogged duct, the same logic should apply, right? You may be surprised about that answer!
Benefits of Breast Massage While Breastfeeding
We are so excited to offer a new service to our clients: therapeutic breast massage for lactation support is now available!
Common vs. Normal During Pregnancy
So often on Facebook and other social media sites, our birth doulas and postpartum doulas read questions from concerned pregnant folks or new parents asking various questions about if others experienced a similar issue during pregnancy, birth, and/or parenthood. However, we are reframing that question to: Is it common and is it also normal?
