It’s been quite some time since I’ve dusted off my keyboard and blogged for Shining Light. I wanted to update you on my classes and the studio itself. Since moving out of the Lawrenceville studio and into my home studio in Brighton Heights, classes have been small, but going well. The schedule has been pared […]
Breastfeeding Bliss… or not… well, not yet.
This is a guest post by our Shining Light Doula, Amanda Guntrum. Breastfeeding – This is probably the part of motherhood that I am looking forward to the most. A simple Google image search of the word makes it look irresistible. Impeccably groomed young mothers cradling similarly well-groomed infants. The room is lit with soft lighting. […]
Third Anniversary Party and Fundraiser for The Three Rivers Mother’s Milk Bank
We are celebrating our 3rd anniversary with a fundraiser for the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank Sunday, January 25 1:00 – 4:00 pm Suggested minimum $10 donation per person (cash or check only) 100% of your donation will go to the Three Rivers Mothers’ Milk Bank
Eleven Things Nobody Told You About Your Postpartum Recovery
When we are pregnant, we look forward to and prepare for birth. We write our birth plans, take our childbirth education classes, and read parenting books to prepare for baby’s arrival. After birth our focus turns to caring for the baby and caring for ourselves is often put on the back burner. Surprises with our […]
Interesting Conversations with Strangers and a Dress with Skeletons – Day 1 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans
It was an amazingly easy travel day today. There was *no* line at security at Pittsburgh International Airport. None. It was quite pleasant. We landed at DFW 30 mins early so I had plenty of time to eat and write a blog post for next week before my next flight to New Orleans.