Tracie Kruempel~Birth Doula

08/14/2018

I am still obsessing about the effects of ACOG stating that it is "reasonable" for OBs to offer induction at 39 weeks to all low-risk women (who are sure of their due dates). New blog and chart comparing the experience of labor with an induction with the experience of labor when labor starts on its own at www.thefamilyway.com.

08/08/2018

One of our favorite ways to help grow the mother/infant bond!
Sometimes when babe has an easier time nursing on one side vs the other, it is due to a restriction in the cervical spine. An easy fix with unending benefits!

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Chiropractic is a powerful tool in achieving a happy and healthy breastfeeding relationship. Find a chiropractor near you, in our bio.

06/08/2018

Birth is pretty incredible.

06/08/2018

Babies follow a natural progression to settle into the final birth position. Well, not exactly final. So I call it, the starting position for labor. It almost always changes for baby to rotate through the pelvis. Oxorn and Foote, Obstetric textbook authors, state that most babies are in position at....

05/12/2018

Updated: December 2017 This post is in response to readers asking me to cover the topic of induction for low amniotic fluid volume (AFV). Most of the content is available in textbooks, in particula…

04/01/2018

Some helpful information about how much breast milk your baby needs from

03/19/2018

02/22/2018

Have you have seen any of our billboards around? If so, post a picture here and tag a friend to win a prize.

Up to 10 winners will receive a prize. You need to share a picture in the comments and tag a friend. We will contact winners for mailing addresses to send you your prize. Our billboard in Prairie du Chien will only be there until around March 8 and there will be another on on Hwy 18 coming into Marquette after that. No entries will be accepted after March 31.

02/18/2018

10/20/2017

08/21/2017

What weaning strategies worked well for your family?
Gentle weaning allows you to gradually substitute other kinds of nutrition, affection and attention to compensate for the loss of nursing. Weaning is also not an all-or-nothing process. Many parents keep one (or more) feedings per day or at night and eliminate the rest.



[Image: Photo of a toddler playing with toys. Text: Gentle Toddler Weaning. Don't Offer, Don't Refuse. Often the first step to weaning. Change routines. Get up promptly for breakfast, change bedtime routine, or avoid sitting in nursing spots. Offer Alternatives. A snack, drink, book, or fun activity can distract a child from nursing. Postpone. "Wait until we go home." "We can in a few minutes." "Let's nurse after lunch." Shorten Sessions. Limit the length of nursing sessions by counting, singing, or using a timer. Out of Sight. If breasts are covered and harder to access, they may seem less tempting.Talk it out. Depending on age, a conversation may be the best route.