Safety Tips to Know Before Bringing Baby Home
One of my simplest safety tips: you don't have to babyproof everything early on, but getting it done before baby gets mobile is ideal. ...
pregnancy
Welcoming William-A Birth Story
William entered the world at 5:34am. There were no cries. There were no happy tears from the mom. The dad was unable to be in the OR....
Motherhood and the Love Hormone
by Juanita
Oxytocin affects people differently and levels of it vary from person to person. We do know that loving, positive actions and feelings can help increase it....
To the Mom at Target Who Made Me Cry: We Need More Women Like You
I was 38 weeks pregnant. Doing most daily tasks at that point were a struggle, as I felt like an exhausted beached whale with every move I made....
Dear Sweet Sister, We Miss Her Too
by Hannah
I can't imagine the gut wrenching feeling that must have washed over you as you heard the doctor say they couldn't find the heartbeat....
From Doulas to Padsicles: Modern Mom Birth Basics
by Juanita
Times have changed since our mothers gave birth. Even my second birth was dramatically different from my first six years before....
The Difference Between The 1st and 4th Pregnancy
by Sara M
As I'm nearing the end of my fourth pregnancy, I can't help but notice some big differences between this and my first pregnancy. ...
Stages of Mom-Hood: Oops-We Did It Again!
Each of these stages in mom-hood has it's own unique challenges. Do what you can to take care of yourself in the craziness of mom life. ...
What is a Birth Doula?
by Danica Buss
While a healthy baby and a healthy mom is the most important outcome, a Doula knows that it isn't the only thing that matters - your experience matters....
My Summer Baby’s Birth Story
by Hannah
Every birth story is unique and special. I have always found them interesting and I am excited to hear other women's tales of labor and delivery....