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Rooted in Wellness

Rooted in Wellness is a blog for expecting and new parents with honest answers, advice, stories, and articles around growing your family.

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Beyond the Birth: Nurturing New Beginnings with In-Home Support

Becoming a parent is a profound and life changing journey. The arrival of your baby (or babies, if you have more than one) is a moment filled with awe, as you welcome this tiny human into the world. Yet, the postpartum adjustment period, often referred to as "the fourth trimester," can be both intimidating and anxiety-inducing. Having the right support could help you actually enjoy the early weeks of your baby's life rather than being filled with anxiety and self doubt. Often, just a visit or two is all that families need to feel reassured and supported as they care for their baby.

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Breaking the Block: Nurturing Wellness with Ultrasound Therapy for Blocked Milk Ducts

Breast and chest feeding parents often face challenges, including the discomfort of blocked milk ducts. Ultrasound therapy emerges as a promising solution to alleviate these symptoms, playing a crucial role in timely intervention to prevent inflammatory conditions like mastitis or breast abscesses. The strategic use of ultrasound not only relieves immediate distress but also fortifies the resilience of the breastfeeding experience.

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What is the Difference between Reflexology and Massage?

Let’s clear things up right from the start—Reflexology is not a form of massage. Despite Reflexology gaining more recognition, confusion still exists about the distinctions between Reflexology and Massage. While neither therapy claims to be a cure, both employ hands-on techniques to improve the well-being of the client. These two therapies, however, differ significantly, each possessing its own strengths and delivering positive outcomes in unique ways.

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Exploring the Power of Play Therapy: A Guide for Families

Play therapy can be beneficial to everyone, regardless of the circumstance, but it can be especially helpful for children who are struggling to express how they feel or who may be grappling with their social skills. Children look forward to engaging in play and, consequently, look forward to sessions with their counsellor! 

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Discover the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: From Fire Cupping to Acu-Magnet Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote health and wellbeing. It involves a range of practices, including herbal medicine, and dietary therapy, as well as manual therapies such as fire cupping, scraping, moxa, tuina, acupressure, ear seeds, acu-magnet therapy and acupuncture needling.

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Untangling the Mystery of Tongue Ties: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

A tongue tie can manifest in different degrees of severity, ranging from mild restrictions to more significant impairments. Infants with tongue ties may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, as the limited range of tongue movement can hinder their ability to latch properly. It can also contribute to symptoms of reflux. If you are experiencing pain with breastfeeding or your baby is having trouble latching or getting enough breastmilk, this is a sign that something is not working properly.

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