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Simple Tips for Tear-Free Trims
By Joanne Lindsay, RN
Director of Patient Services, Columbia Center |
A baby’s first haircut is one of those milestones all parents want to document in pictures but can all too often end up in tears. We know it can be a tumultuous task for some, but fear not, because with a little preparation and these 10 simple tips, your child’s first haircut can be a smiling success instead.
1. Figure out the first time:
Knowing when to go for your |
child’s first haircut depends on how much hair they are born with as well as how long you want to preserve their baby look ... Read More.
For more educational articles, tips and insights on a wide variety of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting topics, visit the Columbia Center website.
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THE DOULA IS IN BOOK OF THE MONTH |
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The Life of a Doula
By Julie Dennert, CD(DONA)
Doulas are socially unreliable. Over the last six years, my friends have learned this about me, and they generously put up with my unpredictable schedule. I’m not a reliable carpool mom; if it’s my turn to drive, I may or may not be there. I’m a less than consistent party guest. I’ve also been an absentee party hostess. I cancel appointments at the orthodontist at the last minute. My kids always have a “Plan B” in case I’m not around. If plans are being made and events organized, my RSVP usually consists of, “I’ll be there…unless I’m not.”
The job of being a doula is a unique one. Officially, we provide emotional, physical, and informational support for laboring mothers. We try to be a reassuring and consistent source of support during the labor process, which is by nature intense and sometimes overwhelming. Doulas are women who have been trained and are experienced in providing labor support. We are able to make suggestions to the families we work with as to how they might work together during labor, what positions might be comfortable and help with relaxation. Because of our experience, we are able to reassure parents that things are going well and that what is happening during labor is normal. Additionally doulas can help parents collect information that they may need to make decisions about their care and/or the care of their new baby.
At Columbia Center, there is always a doula on call ... Read More. |
Babies Don't Eat Pizza: A Big Kids' Book About Baby Brothers and Baby Sisters
By Dianne Danzig, Illustrations by Debbie Tilley
Reviewed by Ann Grauer, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC
This picture book is fun to read and offers a lot of information for little ones who are becoming siblings. The illustrations are eye-catching and it's fun to see how they compliment the text. For adults, it's a book that has tips and ways of explaining pregnancy, birth and new babies in a matter-of-fact and engaging way. Got a Big Brother/Sister To-Be? “Babies Don’t Eat Pizza” is sure to help the whole family prepare for the big change. |
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DID YOU KNOW? COLUMBIA CENTER NEWS |
One Nurse’s Role in the Heartache in Haiti
While many of us watched in horror at the devastation unfolding in Haiti after the crippling January earthquake, Joan Schuetze, a nurse from Columbia Center, took action. She did not have a clear idea of what to expect when she stepped off the plane into the blistering heat on March 9, 2010, but knew that it would be an unusual call for her medical expertise and compassion ... Read More. |
Celebrating nurses and doulas
During May, both nurses and doulas receive special recognition for all of their hard work and dedication. May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, while May is International Doula month.
We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to our wonderful team of nurses and doulas and all they do for Columbia Center families.
Learn more about Columbia Center’s nurses.
Learn more about Columbia Center’s doulas. |
Our blogging childbirth educator
For a personal glimpse into the mind and life of childbirth educator Ann Grauer, visit the Columbia Center blog. Recent topics have included newborn safety and the portrayal of birth on the sitcom “The Office.” Ann is not just knowledgeable, she’s entertaining too.
Click here to check it out! |
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STUFF MY KID SAID
I was driving my three children to school one recent morning when my middle daughter asked out-of-the-blue, “Daddy, is this the future?” — Mr. Schultz
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