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Breastfeeding + breastfeeding expectations   Written by the midwives at the Tourmaline Birth & Wellness Collective   Coming down from your birth high and settling into breastfeeding is a whirlwind for many. With your vagina leaking blood, your breasts leaking milk and your eyes tears it can be overwhelming. Here is a breakdown for the natural sequencing in the first two weeks. Day by day, moment by moment things are constantly changing. Be gentle with yourself and babe. Nourish yourself, Hydrate yourself, rest and Breathe. Allow everything else to fall away as you and baby come into your breastfeeding relationship. Sucking...

  We have partnered with the incredible midwives at the Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective here in San Diego, CA to provide information and resources to expectant parents. Over the next five days, we will be covering relevant topics that we feel would benefit you. You can also watch on IGTV here.   Topic 1: Pregnancy during a pandemic    Written by Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective Birth and wellness center dedicated to providing life-long holistic care in San Diego County.   Currently pregnant women are not at greater risk of complications with COVID-19, pregnant women do need to be placed...

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy and inclusion throughout the community, the month is a time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. Six things shared by Hanne Bruhwiler on Down syndrome Mother of 2, Hanne Bruhwiler has shared insightful knowledge with us on her daughter Liv, who has Down syndrome. We thought we would share with anyone seeking to know more:   1. Using Appropriate Language   People are people first so it is important to put...

"How could we ever fully understand the love and happiness that this little boy would bring us!  The beginning of my pregnancy started an unexpected journey. At 16 weeks of pregnancy we were told that our son had some form of a genetic disorder and that we should terminate the pregnancy. We were devastated to learn that our son would have a tougher experience in life and we had no idea of the challenges that were ahead. The one thing we did know was that we would have to be strong for him.   The truth is... This was very...