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

Woman in labor using a stability ball while being supported by her birth doula.

What is a Doula? How I Benefited From Having One

By Melissa Bowley | May 16, 2018
Whenever I share my birth story with others, they ask me, "what is a doula?" So if you're curious about...
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A mom’s journey as a holistic nutrionist

By Melissa Bowley | May 10, 2018
My love for all things food started young. I grew up with a British grandmother who thought salt was too...
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For the love of lactation consultants

By Melissa Bowley | April 24, 2018
He walked out the door. There I was with my sweet newborn, all alone, with all my prepped meals, my...
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A place where moms come first!

By Melissa Bowley | April 8, 2018
What is momunity? Why now? These are some questions I have received over the past year of embarking on this...