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4 All-Natural, At-Home Summer Activities for Kids

Written on May 25, 2021.

by Savannah Holloway, Holloway, RN, Birth Assistant What a year 2020 was! The pandemic turned everyday life upside down for everyone—adults and children alike. Many parents were faced with the challenge of home-schooling AND home-entertaining....

A little motherly advice, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Written on May 3, 2021.

Compiled by Corrianne Parada, CNM Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and for many of you this might be your first time celebrating as you are preparing to enter into motherhood, or are entering it yet again. On this special day, we would like to...

Packing for your birth!

Written on April 28, 2021.

by Olivia Herrera, RN, BSN Whether it’s your first baby or your third, it is never too soon to pack your bags. Babies have plans of their own and can come sooner than you think so it’s always good to be ready! After working in both a hospital...

Am I in Labor? Tips on Early Labor and When to Come to Dar a Luz

Written on April 12, 2021. Leave a Comment

by Lauren Zielenski, CNM How will I know when I’m in labor? How do I manage early labor at home? How long do I stay home? Will I be able to figure this out if I’ve never done it before? I’ve only been induced before, so will I know I’m in labor? You’re...

Ways to Get Unstuck From Your Anxiety

Written on March 29, 2021. Leave a Comment

By Erica Deerinwater I am always looking for ways to get out of unhealthy thinking and into the present. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to worry about the worst and miss the best. In my quest to do better at this in my own life, I have found...

Life-Changing Magical Spring Cleaning

Written on March 15, 2021. Leave a Comment

By Shelley Black, Director of Operations “It is an illusion. And, in fact, that which you have possesses you more than you possess it. The possessor finally becomes the possessed. You think you have so many things – riches, power, money – but deep...

Safety of Breastmilk and Breastfeeding during COVID-19 Pandemic: A few answers to some common questions

Written on March 1, 2021. Leave a Comment

An update from your DAL lactation teamby Stephanie Sanchez, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Birth Assistant A few answers to some common questions I have tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are having symptoms and have just given birth or will soon, will...

A simple habit for the new year

Written on December 15, 2020. 2 Comments

by Tracy Cooper, DAL Receptionist As we near the end of 2020, many of us are looking to 2021 for a fresh start. It hasn’t been a great year. We’re keen to move on, however, at the same time we’re struggling to just rearrange our holidays. The...

Attitude of Gratitude During Anger 2020

Written on November 25, 2020. 2 Comments

by Susan Moore Daniels image tinybuddha.com Let me start by saying that I am so very GRATEFUL about some recent events that have occurred for my family this month. My niece just birthed her first baby!! This particular niece is my sister’s first...

Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Written on November 10, 2020. Leave a Comment

by Nancy Anthony, CPST Image http://www.npaihb.org Actually, DAL does NOT recommend having your baby drive your car. But, as a car seat technician, I do get a lot of questions about taking babies on road trips. If you are planning on a long...

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