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COVID-19 Update from TBC
Updated December 29, 2020 In an effort to maintain social distance in the waiting room, feel free to either utilize the classroom when waiting for an appointment or let us know if you prefer to wait in your car and have us text when we are ready to see you. Please...
Let’s Talk Period!
By Stacey O. Avila, CCMA Growing up in a conservative Hispanic household the period conversation did not come up often, With this being said I was very lost and confused when it came to my menstrual cycle. I was around the age of 12 when I first experienced my first...
Lets Talk Solids: baby-led weaning edition
By Stacey Avila, CCMA Watching my son grow has been the toughest part of being a parent, learning to keep my hands to myself while he tries to do everything on his own has been a challenge. I want to feel needed, yet he wants to feel independent. So Bittersweet! I...
“Common Vaginal Myths”
By Stacey O. Avila, CCMA The amount of misinformation out there and how much people feed into the myths and misrepresentation of the vagina can be extremely harmful. Feminine hygiene and purity seem to be the prime sources behind unhealthy vagina conversations. The...
My tips for the “Adjusting Period”
By Erin Lelko, RN When my second kiddo was born, my first child had a hard time adjusting. It was also about that time he was hitting the terrible 3's (which no one ever seems to talk about). I quickly realized there was not only a power struggle for independence but...
Parenting Through The Terrible twos
Raising a little human is like finger painting, beautiful yet messy. As a parent we want to be the best for our children learning to navigate small bodies with big emotions can be challenging at times, regardless of your parenting strategies. Here we will talk about...
A Safe Place
By: Stacey O. Avila, CCMA In a world full of anxiety there is nothing better than acceptance, being able to walk into a room and be yourself with no judgment is a privilege many take for granted. For the LGBTQ+ community, safe spaces are often hard to find. Here at...
Rethink Your Drink
By Anna Marie Trotman - Nutrition Consultant Now that summer is almost here it’s important to make sure you and your family stay hydrated. The importance of drinking enough fluids each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body...
Call The Doula !
By: Stacey Avila Are you feeling anxious about your pregnancy or birth experience? We know a Birth Center birth is not for everyone. Women make decisions based on what is best for them and their families when it comes to their birth experience. This is why, at The...
MY PERINATAL DEPRESSION
By: Lamya Abdel-Rahman “How did your pregnancies differ?” Jess had just found out that I had had my children in pairs, Zayne and Noreen, followed by Ali and Amir seven years later. She was curious to know how my earlier pregnancies with Zayne and Noreen differed from...