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Simply Sing! Babies and lullabies.

Written on December 17, 2019.

Simply Sing!by Susan Moore Daniels CNM, MSN There is a lot of research coming out about the importance of therapeutic applications of live music for healing in humans. From premature babies starting life in NICU to hospice care at the end of life,...

Get Ready For #GivingTuesday!

Written on December 2, 2019.

A word from our Executive Director, Abigail: Welcome back from the post-holiday bliss of quiet-glistening snow, not-so-quiet family gatherings, and scrumptious food! Maybe you’re even getting some holiday shopping done with Black Friday,...

Bye Bye Baby: Car Seats on Airplanes

Written on November 19, 2019.

By Nancy Anthony, NHTSA-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Is it time to show off your newest family member to friends and relatives? If you’re planning to fly with your baby this holiday season, here are some helpful facts and tips to...

Farewell from Donni

Written on November 5, 2019.

To all the families and the larger Dar a Luz community, I am writing to share with you that I will no longer be working at Dar a Luz as a midwife. The needs of my family have shifted, and with a lot of careful thought and inward examination, I...

Don’t miss out on these events!

Written on October 29, 2019.

Pelvic Floor: Changes during Pregnancy and Postpartum Tuesday, November 5th at 6 p.m. Learn about how the amazing female body changes to accommodate pregnancy and delivery. Genevieve Richter, a local pelvic floor physical therapist, will educate...

Open Enrollment

Written on October 15, 2019.

by Erica Deerinwater, CPC, CPBDar 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,...

Good Mourning

Written on October 1, 2019.

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 remembering...

Midwife Lauren’s Favorite Herbal Immune Boosting Recipes for the Fall

Written on September 17, 2019.

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 are...

Goodbye Summer, Hello Flu Season!

Written on September 3, 2019.

written by Stephanie Sanchez, BSN, RN, IBCLC: Birth Assistant & International Board Certified Lactation ConsultantWell 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

Written on August 22, 2019.

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 holidays...