by Ruth Dennison | Aug 29, 2019 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, Breastfeeding, culture, parenting, post-birth
I never imagined my breast feeding journey lasting this long. I thought that when I was back to work after 12 months, that would be it, my breast-feeding days would be over, something I would miss but at the same time, I would appreciate my uninterrupted sleep and...
by Ruth Dennison | Aug 7, 2018 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Doula, parenting, Visually impaired parents
I remember when I was contacted by a first time father of a newborn. He said him and his fiancé was currently in hospital and as breastfeeding had not gotten off to the best start due to the lack of support, mixed opinions and suggestions they thought it would be...
by Ruth Dennison | Feb 2, 2018 | Birth, Doula, fit pregnancy, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery, Reproductive health, Womens health
Do you know what a husband stitch is?…..it is when repairing episiotomies or tearing from birth, some providers put in an extra stitch “for daddy,” with painful consequences for women. This practice is truly happening and new parents are not being informed about...
by Ruth Dennison | Oct 30, 2017 | Birth, Dancehall Doula Workshop, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, pregnancy
I am happy to tell you all that Dancehall Doula Workshop will soon be accessible in the comfort of your homes. For all the mothers who are out of area, at work and/or struggle to find time to schedule in your antenatal classes to help you get the support, education...
by Ruth Dennison | Jul 4, 2017 | Doula, Nutrition, post-birth, Recovery
We all know It can be hard to prepare meals when trying to adjust to your new life style with a newborn baby. Your nutrition plays a big role in recovery, even more so if your recovering from a long complicated birth, caesarean birth or /and are breastfeeding your...
