No matter how many books you read, nothing fully prepares you for new parenthood. That is where other parents – and a few experts – come in. They have been where you are.
This week our experts are focusing on all things new baby. Where do I find low-cost, fashionable maternity wear? Remedies for colic? When should I worry about jaundice? If our experts don't know the answers they'll try to find a resource that does.
A little about the experts:
Renee Beebe, M. Ed, IBCLC, has been helping mothers breastfeed for over 20 years. She believes in mothers' and babies' natural abilities to succeed, but also knows that most breastfeeding couples need a little help. She started her business, The Second9Months in 1997. A lactation consultant in private practice, Renee's special areas if interest include breastfeeding, sleep issues, milk supply, toddler nursing and resolving latch difficulties and nipple pain. Visit her website at www.second9months.comor her blog https://second9months.wordpress.com.
Laurie Levy, LMP, MA, CBE, Certified Doula has been working with families as a doula and childbirth educator for nearly a decade. She teaches anatomy and or massage at area colleges and institutions including Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions, Bastyr University, Green River Community College, Brenneke School of Massage. She has practiced as a licensed massage therapist since 1997 and specializes in pre-natal and post-partum massage. Visit her website at https://www.laurielevy.net/.
Midwife and Midwifery Educator Mary Yglasia has been educating midwives and supporting childbearing women for more than 15 years. She is the chairwoman of the Association of Midwifery Educators and a board member for Midwifery Education Accreditation Council. She is the former executive director of Seattle Midwifery School and currently administers the midwifery department at Bastyr University. She served as a private practice midwife in the Methow Valley in Eastern Washington.
Cheryl Murfin, CD, is a lactation educator, parent ducator and certified doula who has been serving childbearing women and their families for more than 15 years. She is the owner of Nesting Instincts Perinatal Services, a Seattle-area doula service, and serves as an editor at Seattle's Child magazine, specializing in pregnancy, newborn and postpartum issues.
