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MBN Moms at Paint and Party!

7/15/2017

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Happy Mother's Day, with a twist!

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This post is a little late, but so worth talking about!

This past Mother's Day, we celebrated with our moms group at Paint and Party in Allentown. Owner Deann took super care of us!

This was my very first time ever at a painting event, and it was so much fun!
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We brought snacks and adult beverages to share and had a wonderful evening painting and chatting away!

I highly recommend checking out Paint and Party for your next get together with friends or even as a date night!

Paint and Party is located at 1901 W Allen Street in Allentown, and they can be reached at 610-515-4314.
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A Simple Postpartum Sitz Bath Recipe

3/20/2017

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Soothing relief, naturally!

If you have bottom or vaginal pain or bruising after birth (or even hemmorrhoids), a soothing sitz bath can help tremendously. Sitz baths submerge the entire bottom into a warm, herbal liquid that heals and soothes. This can be done right in the bathtub, with a bowl suspended in your toilet, on a portable commode or even via a cotton compress.
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Some ingredients you may find helpful, are:

  • Comfrey Leaf
  • Lavender Flowers
  • Plantain Leaf
  • Red Raspberry Leaf
  • Yarrow Flower
  • Calendula Flowers
  • Shepherd’s Purse
  • Uva Ursi Leaf
  • 1⁄2 cup Sea Salt or Epsom Salt
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Choose your herbs in 1/4 cup increments, to equal about two cups total. Steep (like you're making tea) with hot water, strain, and add to your portable sitz container or your bathrub (add water to cover your bottom). Finally, add 1/2 cup of sea or Epsom salts to the mixture.

Many of these herbs are available at your local health food stores, online at specialty shops, and of course Frontier and Amazon.
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The Birth of Hannah Grace

1/27/2017

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A Natural Hospital Birth

A fast and furious birth as told in pictures.
Hannah Grace joined her parents and proud big brother at home in the Lehigh Valley.
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Annual MBN Moms Holiday Party

1/9/2017

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Holiday Magic at The Gin Mill & Grille

This years MBN Moms Holiday Party was held at The Gin Mill & Grille in Northampton. The venue was perfect and the owner was very accommodating to our needs.

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We had some amazing Business Sponsors this year, without them this event would not have been possible! Each family who registered for the party received a Holiday Gift Bag filled with goodies from the Sponsors AND received raffle tickets if they brought pajama donations for Concern for Kids of PA.
In no particular order, I'd like to thank thank the following people or businesses for their contributions:
  • ​Childrens Healthcare and The Lehigh Valley Breastfeeding Center
  • MamaLove Boutique
  • LulaRoe Janell Connolly
  • WishKnits
  • Joe Ronco State Farm Agency
  • LulaRoe Stephanie Larry
  • Premier Chiropractic
  • Neighborhood Organics
  • LulaRoe Kara Heeps
  • Megan Ridge Morris Yoga & Doula Services
  • Amber's Usborne Books
  • Super Car Seat Geek
  • LulaRoe Krista Reiger
  • Emily Uliana Homes
  • Just Between Friends Consignment Sales
  • LulaRoe Ana & Holly
  • j'aime Photography
  • LulaRoe Michelle Adler Adams
  • LulaRoe Amber Jornov
  • The Gin Mill & Grille
  • Sandi K Robb Photography
  • Kristin with an i Photography
  • Marie (who is an MBN Mom) for helping me plan this years party.
I'd also like to thank Concern for Kids of PA director Janice for the presentation and for working with us this year.
We raised about $150 for Concern via raffle ticket sales and donated a TON of new and gently used pajamas to for their needs.

From my family to yours, Happy New Year and may 2017 be another fantastic year for all.

​-Kiera
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Going Purple, for a Cause

10/27/2016

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Last weekend, I had the honor of working alongside Purple Salon & Spa owner, Ashley Riehl, on a fundraiser for domestic violence - Cuts, Cocktails, and Cupcakes for a Cause!
Ashley, her mother Heidi Markow, and stylist Jennifer Muntean took appointments all afternoon doing haircuts, purple extensions, and waxing services. We set up a Kids Zone upstairs with Halloween-inspired crafts and also did manicures with natural nail polish. Vendors on site sold hot dogs, cupcakes, clothing, baby products, childrens books, and provided services such as chair massages and henna.
Proceeds benefitted the Beginning Over Foundation - a local charity started by Ashley's own mother in response to her sisters death in 2005 from domestic violence.
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The fundraiser was a huge success and we never could have accomplished it all without the support from the following businesses and friends/family, in no particular order:

Purple Salon & Spa
Motherbaby Naturals
Ocean 235
TheMint Gastropub
Ana McCaw Weathers
LulaRoe
Jackie Jarek
Usbourne Books
Revitalize With Rebekah
Jessica Fenon
Jessica Fenon Photography
Sugar Babe Cupcakes
Shannon Mcgloughlin
Travelers Song Henna
​Frankenstitches
Louisa Stull
Toni Riehl
Gina Gullo
Jennifer Muntean
Heidi Markow
Lauren Stecker
Iggy Markow
Shelley Brown
Fairlee Godshall, in remembrance of Kimberlee
Terri Stenger
Kayla Kravitz
Carla Border
Jillian Bickel & Family
Tara Pritchard

​...... and everyone who came out to purchase products and services! THANK YOU!


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Lehigh Valley Business Spotlight - Kelly Kark, LMT of Roots of Vitality

9/22/2016

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Therapeutic Massage for Pregnancy

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Structural Joint Balancing can help alleviate some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy. By keeping the body balanced and functional it is able to handle the ongoing changes easier and more efficiently. Voila is an assessment and balancing technique that works with the cranial and keystone bones of the body. While traditional massage may feel great it doesn’t get to the underlying issue.
Some reported benefits of SJB during and after pregnancy are:
  • Less overall body tension
  • Decrease in neck, pain and hip pain
  • Relief from pain in the tailbone and SI joints
  • Increased energy
  • Elimination of urine leakage when sneezing, coughing or exercising

Kinesiotaping for Pregnancy

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Kinesiotaping is a safe and effective way to help distribute the weight of a pregnant belly and ease tension all over. If is easily applied to the skin and can be worn for multiple days. It is inexpensive, fits underclothes easily and can be found at your local pharmacy.
Reported benefits of kinesio taping while pregnant:
  • Less back pain
  • Improved posture
  • Less pressure under the belly and into the hips
  • Improved sleep


For more information please contact Kelly Kark, LMT, Voila Certified Practitioner, MFR at 484-554-7530 or visit Roots of Vitality at www.rootsofvitality.com.

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Doulas and Your Birth Partner

9/9/2016

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We Don't Replace Them!

The support I offer to you does not replace that of your birth partner - I am present for the whole family.
I often hear from women who would have really liked a doula at the birth, but her significant other felt like they'd be feeling "left out".
It's quite the opposite, really!
I am mindful that often times, a birth partner has never witnessed a birth before, or doesn't know what to expect. They might even feel that a "stranger" at their birth would be difficult to get used to.
That's where my education and experience comes in to play. With a doula involved in your pregnancy, delivery and postpartum stages, your family will feel supported and empowered. Prior to your birth, we spend extra time "getting to know" each another via email, phone, text, and our prenatal visits (where we go over childbirth education, your birth preferences, etc).
Doulas do not replace the support and love from your spouse or partner - they are simply an additional member to your "well-rounded" birth team that will enhance your overall experience.

If you are interested in learning more about doula services that I offer, please send me an email at info@lehighvalleydoula.com.
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Placenta Art - Yes, THAT'S a THING!

8/31/2016

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An Amazing Organ
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The human placenta is an amazing organ.
Its genetic code is actually written by the Fathers DNA!
It helps sustain life to your baby for 40 + weeks.
​It has 1 vein and two arteries.
Every minute, 20% of the maternal blood supply passes through the placenta!
Those are just SOME amazing facts about the placenta!

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Honoring the Placenta Through Art

Some families are choosing Placenta Encapsulation (we'll talk more about that in another blog post), and along with that, Placanta Art. Placenta Art honors the beauty of this amazing organ and provides parents with a very unique keepsake. Parents may keep the prints and/or photos in a scrap book, or hang them in their child's nursery.
I feel the placenta is such a fascinating organ and really enjoy providing my clients with the finished products.

What do YOU think about Placenta Art?
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Haakaa Silicone Portable Breastpump is HERE!

8/25/2016

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The NEWEST must-have!

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Breastfeeding and pumping moms are raving about this new accessory - the Haakaa Silicone Breastpump!
So simple, and convenient - this tiny pump packs a lot of punch. Moms have been using it one one side, while the feed their baby on the other, or using it after the first mornings feed to get more comfortable if they're still feeling full. There is no motor, no moving parts - it works by you creating a suction on the breast with the device and negative pressure is what drains the milk out. I was sent a sample to try out and I'm giving it two thumbs up!! It was really easy to clean, too!
As soon as our shipment is here, we will have it for sale! Stay up to date by "liking" our Facebook Page!

Features

  • Easy to use. No small parts. No assembly required. Simply suction to your breast and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk using suction.
  • Especially soft and comfortable - made from 100% food grade silicone.
  • Perfect for travelling. Cord free. Do not need to be charged or plugged in. Fit perfectly into any handbag or diaper bag.
  • Easy to clean. Can be sterilized with any steam sterilizing system or boiling water.
  • Dishwasher safe
  • BPA, PVC and Phthalate free.
  • Compatible with all Haakaa wild neck bottles.
  • Clean after each use. Do not use bleach based detergent.
  • Size: 4 oz (100 ml)
  • Product dimension: H 5.7 in (14.5 cm); W 2.2 in (5.6 cm); flange DIA 3.4 in (8.5 cm)
  • Designed in New Zealand, manufactured responsibly in China
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New Product Spotlight - Baby SweeTooth Teether!

8/20/2016

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The Sweetest Teether!

Check out this SWEEET new teether on the market, from Baby SweeTooth! Available in 4 fun flavors (colors), they are super fun for your little one! They have a light vanilla scent to them - FDA Approved!

We are fully stocked with them and will be for sale when we re-open in September at our new location!
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