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Expertise
Almost anything that is Birth, pregnancy, new mother or breastfeeding information.
Experience in the area
I am a doula ( profession childbirth and postpartum support ) childbirth educator and hypnobirthing instructor.
Organizations
Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program
Education/Credentials
Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jenni | 11/08/09 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Thank you so much Ms. Kraft! Your ..... |
| josephine | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your answer; as you ..... |
| nayana | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you ruth... thanx for the suggestion ..... |
| Ashley | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| adele | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thankyou you have been so understanding and ..... |
Recent Answers from ruth kraft
2009-11-07 breastfeeding:
It is normal to have the milk build up after you wean. Did you stop suddenly or did you wean one feeding at a time? its often easier to do it slowly over time, not all at once. You can do it that way but
2009-11-06 So many questions...:
Hello :) Yes, your a typical over worried mother :) Most babies get all the milk they need in the first 4-7 minutes of nursing! if they don't get enough one feeding, they will make up for it later so
2009-11-03 4 month old making new sounds at breastfeeding:
it sounds to me like he is just playing with his voice... he has learned he can control it some and figured out this odd sound to make so he does :) He is right at the perfect time to be learning cause
2009-11-01 breast feeding with no weight loss:
You shouldnt need to. The body's way of protecting itself while nursing from getting pregnant again it to supress ovulation. This way you don't get pregnant while you are still feeding another baby. So
2009-10-29 Breastfeeding concern:
Hello :) take deep breaths :) All I am about to say is good and you will find relief... I think :) You sound like a very normal mother. It sounds as though you are actually right on. Most women have
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