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The Fourth Trimester


introducing pets to your newborn: a guide for a smooth transition
With a little planning and patience, introducing your pet to your newborn can be a smooth process that fosters a beautiful bond.

Jada Metcalf
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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comfort measures: breastfeeding and pumping
Comfort measures for breastfeeding and pumping can make your experience more pleasant and effective for sufficient milk supply!

Jada Metcalf
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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calming tea & honey for afterbearth and postpartum
This MILK & Tea with honey blend is a simple drink you can add to your nightly routine to wind down and end the day on a positive note.

Jada Metcalf
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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creating a postpartum sanctuary for recovery
3 Pain Points Every New Parent Should Address NOW during pregnancy regarding rest in the postpartum.

Jada Metcalf
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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postpartum meal planning for recovery
Consider meal planning for your postpartum recovery phase now, honey.

Jada Metcalf
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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prenatal and postnatal education for breastfeeding success
Prenatal and postnatal eduction for breastfeeding success.

Jada Metcalf
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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preparing your nest: practical tips for a smooth arrival
Not only should you create a positive birth space of support and safety, postpartum planning helps in creating a positive space for your bab

Jada Metcalf
Jan 14, 20245 min read
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honey, sitz down somewhere
Postpartum sitz baths are a great way for new mothers to soothe their discomfort after childbirth and relax. Learning your new babee takes p

Jada Metcalf
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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postpartum padsicles
Padsicles are frozen sanitary napkins that help relieve postpartum pain and swelling.

Jada Metcalf
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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colostrum is milk
Do you know the three phases of breastmilk? Colostrum is the first stage and it’s milk too.

Jada Metcalf
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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finding the right nursing bras for breastfeeding support
When and how to buy the right nursing bras!

Jada Metcalf
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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antenatal hand expression should be in your birth plan too.
Fuel the next phase of breast milk sooner
Increase your milk supply up to 130% in the fourth trimester by learning now in your pregnancy.

Jada Metcalf
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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why not colostrum in the first few days of babee’s life
We can spoon feed colostrum to these same babees instead of syringe- feeding formula the first few days of life.

Jada Metcalf
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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birth better, breastfeed better
Birth better, breastfeed better!

Jada Metcalf
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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partum me honey belly binding wraps
The primary goal of postpartum belly binding is to support the abdominal muscles, which can become stretched and weakened during pregnancy a

Jada Metcalf
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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hand expression: learn this skill before your babee arrives
Hand expression is a technique all mothers should know before they begin breastfeeding.

Jada Metcalf
Feb 27, 20235 min read
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does size really matter?
Does breasts size matter with breast milk production?

Jada Metcalf
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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south atlanta lactation services
South Atlanta Lactation classes, virtual and in person support for pregnant and breastfeeding families.

Jada Metcalf
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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nipple honey
Nipple honey for sore and cracked nipples.

Jada Metcalf
Jan 2, 20231 min read
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birth doula services with jada
Birth doula seevices with Jada.

Jada Metcalf
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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