Waterbirth Making Waves in Metro-East St. Louis, Illinois

Waterbirth Making Waves in Metro-East St. Louis, Illinois

Interested in learning more about the option of water birth in general or right here in the St. Louis area, especially options for residents in the Metro-East, Illinois region?  Read more here or attend our info session on Saturday, February 10 from 1-3 and meet the evidence based providers who make sure that this amazing option is available to local birthing families.

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Breastfeeding: What You Wished You Knew!

Breastfeeding: What You Wished You Knew!

Alisa Williams, our Momentum IBCLC asked a group of breastfeeding moms what they'd wish they known before breastfeeding their baby, and what kind of stuff they sort of figured out along the way.  Read more to hear about normal thoughts and experiences that you may relate to or that may help you to prepare for your expected new baby and breastfeeding experience.

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Fitness Classes for Pregnancy and a Post-Baby Reboot!

Fitness Classes for Pregnancy and a Post-Baby Reboot!

We are adding 3 new fitness classes this fall by Jamie Ross!  Do you love yoga, but want to keep your more athletic fitness routines throughout pregnancy?  Maybe you need a post-baby reboot for your core muscles, or want to ease into higher intensity fitness.  Do all of this under the direction of an instructor who knows how important being a parent is to you, and values that your health and confidence makes you an even better one.

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Baby Fort!

Baby Fort!

Remember when you used to make forts with blankets as a kid?  Creating a space within a space that you got to design, create, and imagine in?  My kids built a cardboard neighborhood the other day, and I was intrigued at what they included in their own “house” that they thought was important!  They all had a “pantry” insert for food, lots of pillows and blankets, and whatever individual items suited their own personalities.  I thought “this is just like when I tell new breastfeeding parents to create a “nursing nook”!

I’m officially changing the name to Baby Fort.

 

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We have insurance reimbursement for Lactation Consulting!

We have insurance reimbursement for Lactation Consulting!

We are approved Lactation Consultation and Breastfeeding Support providers for some insurance carriers and working on expanding into other networks.  In-home and office consultations available by appointment.  Email us at MomentumLactation@gmail.com for more information!

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