Angela Anderson

So How long can you plank?? I can consistently do 30 seconds. lol. If I'm doing them every day and lengthening them my longest was 2 mins. Who wants a challenge? Send us a picture or video of your plank style and we will put you name in a draw for $10 off your next massage. The more posts the more draws I'll do!! Appointments available today 3-6pm, tomorrow (limited) 12-6pm, and Saturday 9am-5pm!!

Cucumbers?? Wow.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but attachment parenting in a detached society is exhausting. No. It’s not your baby. There is nothing wrong with them if t...hey want to be held all the time. No. It’s not you. You’re not doing it wrong. Your feelings of exhaustion and depletion and being touched out are normal- considering the weight you’re carrying. Those feelings, and the deep ache underneath them - are a reminder that you were never meant to do this alone. . Babies want to be held. And we want to hold them close. Exclusive/extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babywearing- all of these are intuitive, ancestral practices that have kept our species alive throughout history. Attachment parenting is just parenting!! . But never before have we parented in such isolation. There were always other hands stirring the soup pot, other aunties, and sisters, and uncles and grandmas, and cousins, and neighbors helping with the daily tasks and child rearing. Other arms carrying the weight of raising humanity. Together. . And now, it’s just you. Alone in the kitchen, trying to stir the soup and bounce the baby and play with the toddler and keep an eye on the big kid and answer the phone and sweep up the mess and tackle the laundry and ..... No matter how magical your baby wrap is it can’t take the place of a whole village. . So no, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to stay connected in a world set on tearing you apart. . But don’t give up mama. I know you’re tired and touched out, but you’re giving your baby exactly what she needs. And maybe one day, when she’s raising her own babies,there will be a village around her, helping her hold it all together. Beautiful words and Pic by @spiritysol on Instagram

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Retreating or hiding during end of pregnancy and birth This one is for partners, close loved ones and birth support people, especially. If the beautiful, expe...ctant being in your life suddenly starts closing the door, taking extra long showers, wanting to stay in bed, not wanting to go out and do things with you, not desiring intimacy, you don’t necessarily have to be concerned. This is a very normal part of the end of pregnancy. They need to go within themselves and have a lot of independent time away from others energy to prepare for birth, it’s nothing personal. In addition, this might be their pattern during birth as well. Notice if you have ever seen a cat or dog give birth, they usually retreat to a dark corner, a closet, a bathroom. Sensory overload can occur easily in birth, and because of how primal birth is, some may not want to feel watched. How you can support your loved one during their birth if they go into hiding: Don’t get pouty and take offense. Do not assume something is wrong either. This is what she needs to do for herself to be well and process the birthing experience. Keep everyone out and away from her - this is what she is signaling, she wants privacy and space. Protect it. That means no going in, no questions shouted through the door, no coaxing her to come out, etc Sit outside the door quietly and listen for if she needs you, but don’t put any pressure on her to let you in If she does call for you, enter in silence, walk gently, remain calm, keep lights off. Maintain the same energy of her private space. Sit down at or below her level, maintain positive thoughts, and listen. Did you go into hiding during your birth? Where did you go off to, to be alone?

Vernix . Vernix caseosa is the white waxy or cheesy like substance that covers and protects your baby's skin. It is mostly the result of a secretion of oil from... your baby's sebaceous glands and begins forming around 20 weeks gestation. By the time your baby is full term, it begins to absorb into their skin, which is why some later term babies might not have as much. It consists of approximately 81% water, 10% lipids, and 9% proteins. . Why is vernix so amazing? . In utero, it helps protect and keep your baby's skin moisturized During labor and delivery, it acts as a lubricant and helps the baby maneuver and pass through the birth canal more easily Has amino acid, antibacterial, antimicrobial, lipid, moisturizing, and protein properties and compounds. Of the approximately 41 proteins found on vernix, 25 can only be found in vernix Facilitates extra-uterine adaptation of skin for baby during their 1st week earth side Helps promote bonding and temperature regulation Baby's swallow vernix in utero, which helps develop their gut Usually the majority of vernix is absorbed within 24 hours but generally isn't fully absorbed until 5-6 days after birth . : Jessica Vink See more

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