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by Melanie Gray, TCM apprentice My little boys and I made these gooey, yummy treats after picking up some figs from the Co-op this weekend and wow, they were worth it! They are vegan, but trust me, you would never know it. They taste exactly like Fig Newtons but without the preservatives! For the fig-filling: 1 lb dried figs (fresh…
by Melanie Gray, TCM Apprentice So, you go through labor, you have your baby, you push out the placenta, and then you think to yourself “Why on earth am I still feeling these contractions!?” Those pesky little contractions are called “after-pains” and they are very common with moms who have had children before, but they can happen to first-time moms…
This week I'm excited to introduce to you Stefanie Beniek from Family Tree Acupuncture. Stefanie has helped out a number of TCM mamas, with discomforts like nausea or headaches, as well as baby positioning and labor induction! Her office isn't far from mine, just over by Lake Nokomis. When I visit her for a session, I like to take a…
We talk quite often towards the end of pregnancy about breastfeeding and try our best at giving a good visual (our midwives do a fabulous demonstration with puppets!). We also work a lot in the initial postpartum days at helping with a great latch, good positioning, and preserving those tender tissues. It can be nice to watch breastfeeding videos before…
Today I'm excited to introduce Jamie Titus from Emanata Chiropractic. Many of my mamas see Jamie for chiropractic care. I think partly it is because her office is only a few blocks from my home office. I think the other part is that she has magic hands, and once someone sees her for the first time, they just don't ever…
by Emily LoTurco, TCM intern On some of those busy days, taking care of ourselves can be a challenge. Taking a five minute break to calm down and truly relax can be key. This can give us the strength to get through the rest of the day confidently and without feeling overwhelmed. A really great way to relax in a…
This week I am pleased to introduce Jess Helle-Morrissey, a lovely doula, therapist, educator, and mom of twins! You can find her on her website Doula Jess, and also as part of the Enlightened Mama team. I first met Jess at a very long birth back in September of 2011, and I knew immediately that she was a very special…