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How to Navigate Holiday Gatherings With a New Baby
It is HARD to have a new baby in the middle of cold and flu season, and even harder when the holidays are coming up. Large family...

Laura Vanston
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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My Birth Story
Photos by Kelly Contreras (www.mydoulakelly.com) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “I want the epidural!” I sometimes picture these words still hanging in...

Laura Vanston
Oct 5, 20235 min read
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My First Aid Kit Recommendations!
First of all, if you haven't yet, check out my video on a first aid kit for travel, hiking or camping HERE! And I offer a class called...

Laura Vanston
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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Laura's Registry Recommendations
*Disclaimer - this article contains links to my Amazon affiliate account...But I have been recommending these products for years to many...

Laura Vanston
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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So You Want to Help Your Child's Immune System?
There are a lot of products on the market for immune support. Almost every vitamin, probiotic, sport drink, or supplement now has an...

Laura Vanston
Aug 4, 20214 min read
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Alcohol and Breastfeeding
You’ve abstained for 9 months. Now, you are breastfeeding and would like to enjoy a glass of wine (or two) as a sweet reward for all your...

Laura Vanston
May 17, 20213 min read
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Kids and Altitude
What should you know about kids and altitude? Can you bring your kids safely to altitude on vacation? What about little babies? How young...

Laura Vanston
Apr 23, 20214 min read
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Flying With a Newborn
There are a lot of reasons to consider traveling with a baby. Family, emergencies, fun.... But parents often don’t know how to decide...

Laura Vanston
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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Baby Gas: A Big Problem for the Smallest People
You are probably reading this because your baby is crying. They seem like they are in pain. You would like to make your baby feel better...

Laura Vanston
Mar 14, 20213 min read
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A Parent's Guide to Poop Color
If you are a parent, you have probably had the awkward experience of showing your medical provider a picture of your child’s poop. I can...

Laura Vanston
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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