Posts by Christie Rinder
Newborn and Infant Bottle-Feeding | Formula Fed Babies
Newborn and Infant bottle-feeding can be daunting! Feeding their newborn is one of the first things in most new parents’ minds, right behind a birth plan! No matter which option is chosen, most parents need to use a bottle at some point. From leaving baby with a caregiver to get a well-deserved break to letting…
Read MoreNewborn Sleep Essentials | Get More Sleep!
“Newborn sleep essentials, what are they?” “Will I ever sleep again?” Among new parents, these are frequently asked questions. Newborns often wake after short intervals of rest, leaving parents tired, frazzled, and ready to invest large amounts in coffee stocks. While it is true that newborns physiologically need to wake to eat around the clock,…
Read MoreExtremely Helpful – Elizabeth H., Riverview
My husband and I used Buddha Belly for our childbirth education class, placenta encapsulation and doula services. They were responsive when we inquired about services and able to help guide us in what we might need for childbirth. Amy was great in the class and did our placenta encapsulation. She also helped with breastfeeding questions…
Read MoreThere’s No Perfect Bottle for Your Baby
Have you been searching for the perfect bottle for your baby? Some babies take right to bottle feeding with no problems. Some babies have a bit harder of a time with bottle feeding. Marketing and commerce have convinced us that there is a perfect bottle out there and if we only spend $653 trying all…
Read MoreHappy Campers – Johnelle, Tampa
Happy campers over here! Can’t recommend Buddha Belly / hiring a birth doula enough! Jen, thank you so very much for everything during my labor and delivery. What an amazing experience and it was all the better with you there with us. To Jen and Bailey, as well as all of Buddha Belly, you have…
Read MoreNewborn Care Tips from a Postpartum Doula – Babywearing
One of our favorite newborn care tips is: Babywearing! Learning how to wear your newborn baby can be a lifesaver for new parents. Imagine eating, hands free, while your baby peacefully naps without waking. It can happen and one of the easiest ways is to “wear” your baby in a comfortable and perhaps even stylish…
Read MoreTeaching Labor Support Workshops Across Florida
Christie and Amy, Buddha Belly owners, have been participating in an exciting project and we wanted to share what it is all about. In 2017, Christie was invited as a doula consultant and trainer, to join a special project with the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed within the University of South Florida. The purpose of…
Read MoreAn Asset – Dr. Alexis Lipton, Clearwater
As an Ob/Gyn in Clearwater, I absolutely see the VALUE and LOVE that Buddha Belly doulas provide our patients! The doulas exemplify everything you would want in a support person during, what will be, one of the most important days of your life. They are comforting, EMPOWERING, loving, and supportive. My experience with them has…
Read MorePostpartum Doula was an Absolute Angel – Brittany, Tampa
As I prepare to return from maternity leave I have taken a few moments to reflect on the past 13 weeks and how grateful I am for every moment with my little man….moments that were made easier by Buddha Belly Birth Services. We used Buddha Belly for both birth doula and postpartum doula services and…
Read MoreNewborn Care: The Circumcision Decision
To circumcise your newborn baby or not is a serious decision for parents to make. There is a lot of controversy regarding circumcision and it can be a challenge to find unbiased information. Here are some quick facts and helpful resources to assist in your research and decision making regarding this procedure:
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