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The Flourish Journal - Navigating Pregnancy & Parenthood with Grace and Support

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Things to Consider About Breastfeeding During COVID-19

By Melissa Bowley | March 13, 2020
With the rapid increase in the need to prepare for the COVID-19 I wanted to share some information on the...
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The Lasts are Devious

By Melissa Bowley | March 12, 2020
It came up in my Facebook memories today. A cute post about Liam asking if I could still pick him up....
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Some Love for Our Moms From the Peyton Company

By Melissa Bowley | March 4, 2020
We believe that moms needs time to slow down and enjoy the quieter moments and that is why we have...
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How My Miscarriage has Been One of my Greatest Blessings

By Melissa Bowley | February 27, 2020
How my miscarriage has been one of my greatest blessings and led me to work in the postpartum care space...
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Just Another Day in the Life I Chose

By Melissa Bowley | February 27, 2020
Dear God, what have I done to my son, the poor kid is worried about me because I can’t keep...
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Fifteen

By Melissa Bowley | February 19, 2020
It was our 5th anniversary and I was a few months pregnant with our 2nd child and we had a...
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The Pelvic what?? Floor? What is that?

By Melissa Bowley | February 17, 2020
Pregnancy and childbirth are a challenge for our bodies. A challenge our bodies can handle beautifully. But, a challenge none...
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Why do moms come last when they should come first? How momunity was born…

By Melissa Bowley | February 16, 2020
  So where do I even begin? Looking back at these pictures of both of my births and my postpartum...
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Give Yourself a Gift Today – Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Moms

By Melissa Bowley | February 4, 2020
You may do it every day. But you probably have no idea the harm it’s doing to your mind and...
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I Fell Down the Rabbit Hole

By Melissa Bowley | February 4, 2020
When I was asked to write a blog about tongue-tie, diagnosis, and frenectomy… I went “all medical”. I thoroughly compiled...
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I’m probably late for something.

By Melissa Bowley | January 2, 2020
It’s called a ‘super inside joke’ – an inside joke between you and yourself!  I Googled it because I was...
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Eliminate Stress During the Holiday Season

By Melissa Bowley | December 10, 2019
A healthy balance during the holiday season means eliminating unnecessary stressors and concentrating on what’s most important.... your health and...
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Tips for Staying Healthy and Balanced Throughout the Holiday Season

By Melissa Bowley | December 10, 2019
Tips for Staying Healthy and Balanced Throughout the Holiday Season Tip 1: Maintain your baseline self care routine. We’re not talking...
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Infant Sleep 😴

By Melissa Bowley | September 29, 2019
Infant sleep - doesn't that sound like an oxymoron!? The first few days, weeks, months of life with a new...
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How Hip to Heart was born

By Melissa Bowley | August 21, 2019
I just turned 26 and was 2 months away from my due date with my first baby, a girl. I...
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My “why” for becoming a lactation consultant

By Melissa Bowley | July 22, 2019
Hey everyone! I am Alison from AM Lactation Support. I am excited to share my “why” for becoming an IBCLC...
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Mindful & Physical Wellness Part II

By Melissa Bowley | June 10, 2019
My strengths have always been planning, organizing, being prepared, always thinking ahead -- basically textbook type-A personality. Well, if it’s...
Mindful and Physical Wellness for Women – Part I

Mindful and Physical Wellness for Women – Part I

By Melissa Bowley | May 29, 2019
MINDFULNESS + PHYSICAL WELLNESS Prenatal Breathe + Stretch Classes Now Offered By Alyssa Knapp, MS, CEP, CTTS First of all,...
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Taking Care of Yourself Means Taking Care of Your Baby

By Melissa Bowley | November 7, 2018
Becoming a mom can be one of the most terrifying and exciting chapters in your life. You are experiencing growing...
Mindfulness for moms and our little ones. Does it exist?

Mindfulness for moms and our little ones. Does it exist?

By Melissa Bowley | June 6, 2018
Excerpt from NewportRI.com article: Kim Fuller felt she had a “perfect” -- her word -- family with her husband, Jim...
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