Posts by Sunny Daily

The Nantucket Community School, Dr. Michelle Starr, therapist Rachel Dixon, and I are teaming up to help pregnant and postpartum period women feel good! Join us Sunday May 7 at 1pm for a discussion on how alignment using chiropractic care and movement prenatally, movement during labor and birth, and healing postpartum can be supported by…

Well, a month in Utah, the worst plane ride of my life, a bus, a boat, and too many hours without sleep sent me over the edge. Last week I had to call “Uncle!” The Newborn Care Class that was scheduled to be held last Tuesday had to be postponed. The glorious head cold I…

“You’re going to Utah?” ” What are you doing there? Are you moving?” “Are you going to be a midwife when you get back?” These questions have buoyed me with support as it makes it clear to me that I haven’t communicated well about what I do and all that it takes to do what…

“I thought breastfeeding was natural and that of course means it would be easy.” Many mothers are surprised when nursing is harder than they thought or when they think they have it all figured out and life throws them a curve ball. Don’t worry! There is a free mother to mother drop in group that…

If your family is growing, this community offers many great classes to help you feel prepared. Be informed about your birth choices by taking a comprehensive childbirth education class. Classes are offered through the Nantucket Cottage Hospital or privately. Classes cover managing the discomforts of pregnancy through improved nutrition and movement, going into labor, stages…

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your growing baby is to take good care of your nutrition. The good news is we have many chances throughout the day to do this. The tricky part is that sometimes time constraints, lack of resources, or just not knowing what to make hinder…

I was recently speaking to a doula client I had worked with about essential oils and mentioned there would be a holistic health fair this weekend at Bartlett’s Farm where she could learn more about them. She was very excited but said she wasn’t aware the fair was coming up. It got me thinking, how…

In an effort to support pregnant mothers on Nantucket and the teachers and organizations that support those pregnant mothers, I want to introduce you to Anastasia Smith and the upcoming prenatal yoga classes she will be offering.  Here’s what Anastasia has to say about prenatal yoga: Why start practicing yoga while your pregnant? And what can…

2015 was a great year. But 2016 will be even better. If 2016 means there will be an addition to your family, there is ample support and education available to help you enjoy this special time in your life. Childbirth Education classes are offered once a month through Nantucket Cottage Hospital. This year we begin…