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Finding Postpartum Support – You Are Not Alone

With my first pregnancy, I was one of those women who just loved being pregnant and may have actually been glowing. Then my water broke 5 weeks early. Rather, my water exploded as it doused the front seat of our car, leaking down to the toes of my boots while my husband and I drove home from our first parenting class. (more…)

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Babies Welcome at the Barre

After I had my second baby, it took a while to get myself to do anything outside of the essentials, like take my older daughter to daycare and run to the grocery store. After all, it was winter, I was nursing, my new baby was fussy, and I was just trying to make it through the day as a new mom of two. But once my doctor cleared me for activity, I knew I wanted to try and get back in shape more quickly than I had with baby #1, so I tried a Barre class at Renew Mama. (more…)

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What to Expect at a Renew Mama Prenatal Yoga Class

Do you remember sleepovers from middle school? Maybe you played MASH, watched scary movies, or choreographed dance routines. I distinctly remember the conversation always turning from boys and bras to periods. Who had theirs already and who, like me, were the late bloomers. We would listen attentively to each other and ask questions about what was normal. There is still something special about a group of girls or women coming together to share these uniquely female experiences. We can talk to our spouses about it, but only other women can understand how it really feels. (more…)

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My Journey Towards Mindful Parenting

By Cheryl Blackington from Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness

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Cheryl Blackington will be leading the Mindful Parenting Workshop November 4th at Renew Mama 12-5 PM.ReImagine bringing mindfulness into your parenting journey. Imagine finding a source of peace and acceptance with yourself and your kids, even at the worst of times.  Imagine being able to take a breath and pause before you react in an unhelpful way. Imagine developing a self care ritual so you don’t feel so overwhelmed and so stressed.  Parents have a huge impact on their children. Our kids watch us and model our actions, words, and emotions based on how we conduct ourselves.  It is not so much what you say, as what you do.

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Childbirth teacher at Renew Mama Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Five Sweet Reasons to Seek Childbirth Education (Outside a Medical Institution)

1. Knowledge.

The more you know, the more options you have. The more options you have, the more empowered you feel. The more empowered you feel, the better your partner can support your wants and needs. The more support you have, the less fear you will experience. What you don’t know can hurt you (more…)

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5 Places You Can Bring Your Baby in Grand Rapids

Grab your Stroller or Carrier and go explore GR with Baby!

Now baby is here and you’ve both had some time to adjust.. it’s time to get out of the house!  Don’t want to go to the grocery store or target and want to be more adventurous? Grand Rapids has a ton of options for you to take your baby and they are places where you’ll feel comfortable.

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