Postpartum Support
Postpartum doulas provide practical, non-judgmental support and education to families following birth or adoption. Knowledge includes newborn feeding, hygiene, soothing, engagement, and development; household assistance; sleep expectations; and more!
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the scientifically studied, licensed practice of soft tissue manipulation that soothes stresses to body, mind, and spirit. Infant massage instruction and child and adult massage available.
Local Recreation
Being outdoors is a simple, inexpensive way to de-stress, be active, and spend quality time with family, friends and your environment. Explore hiking trails or canoe or kayak in Washington, DC and enjoy the many benefits of outdoor recreation!
Products
FuzziBuns Modern Cloth Diapers. An updated, reusable alternative to disposable diapers.
Baby slings and carriers from Maya Wrap. Straightforward and effective for early infant care.
Green Toys, fun toys made of recycled milk jugs manufactured in the USA!
Research
Brain system for emotional self-control discovered. University College London (2013, May 9). ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
Forced Exercise May Still Protect Against Anxiety and Stress, Science Daily, Apr. 25, 2013
Sleep Reinforces Learning: Children’s Brains Transform Subconsciously Learned Material Into Active Knowledge, Science Daily, Feb. 26, 2013
News
Scientific Tooth Fairies Investigate Neanderthal Breast-Feeding, NPR / Adam Cole, May 22, 2013.
Michele Poole: Good works out of tragedy, The Palm Beach Post, April 28, 2013
Pew Health Group Supermoms Against Superbugs Advocacy Day, April 16, 2013.


