Open Enrollment
by Erica Deerinwater, CPC, CPB Dar a Luz Client Financial Specialist
As the air turns chilly and the pumpkin spice everything begins to waft, something that only happens once a year takes place. Nope — I’m not talking about Balloon Fiesta, or …
Good Mourning
by therapist and support group facilitator Kimberlee Maresma, LPCC
October is a beautiful time of the year in New Mexico with our gorgeous weather, beautiful sunlit skies and delicious smells that fill our senses. Some of us are also remem…
Midwife Lauren’s Favorite Herbal Immune Boosting Recipes for the Fall
by Lauren Zielinski, CNM
Ah – sweet sweet summeris winding down and as we begin to prepare for all of the fun and lovely things that come along with the winter months (the smell of hatch chiles roasting and dreaming up halloween costume ar…
Goodbye Summer, Hello Flu Season!
written by Stephanie Sanchez, BSN, RN, IBCLC: Birth Assistant & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Well hello there SEPTEMBER!!! By this point, bet it’s safe to say that we’re all pretty burnt out and *done…
Tips for Reducing Stress during the Back-to-School Rush
By Jenna Montaño, Dar a Luz Birth Assistant, RN, BSN
This time of year can be a wonderful new beginning. The season is beginning to change, kids are going back to school, evening activities are ramping up, the State Fair is coming, and soon the…
#mybiglatchon2019-Virtual Latch On Event
Friday, August 2nd thru Sunday, August 5th
It’s almost here! The 2019 Big Latch On! This year we are hosting a virtual event so that more latches can be counted…from the comfort of your home, work, or anyplace you nurse or pump…
A Heart Felt Thank You and “Farewell” from Nurse Carly
Six years ago, I began my journey at Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center as a nurse. It is hard to believe that much time has passed. When I began work here, I was fresh out of nursing school, so excited to have landed my dream job. Now that I am …
White coat syndrome and hypnosis
Take back your power and your calm! White coat syndrome, or white coat hypertension, is when blood pressure is higher when taken in a medical setting. Luckily, there are some really great ways to help that experience shrink back down and feel saf…
Father’s Day letter to my kids
by Jose Maresma, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Scientist, and Wellness Consultant (and husband to our staff counselor Kimberlee Boreson Maresma)
“My father turned to me as if he’d been waiting all his life to hear my question.” –J.D. …