Now that I have moved from the first to the second trimester, I can with confidence say certain things were nice to have and much needed. I have now been through the first trimester of pregnancy twice and have learned a thing or two about […]
Mommas, I got a really special opportunity to work hand in hand with PinkBlush Maternity to not only show off some amazing maternity and nursing styles, but to also offer my followers a chance to win a PinkBlush gift card! PinkBlush is my favorite place […]
*Disclaimer: I wrote this piece two days before I took another pregnancy test and got my positive result! So hopefully, if you currently trying to conceive (TTC) while continuing to breastfeeding, this can give you some insight on how things may work out for you. […]
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and special events in one’s life, but it can also be stressful and scary; especially at the beginning when there is an increased risk of a miscarriage. Everyone should handle the news of their pregnancy in a way […]
As I meet more and more expecting moms, and listen to their fears about and plans for child birth, there are often times two common themes. First they sometimes want an un-medicated birth, but fear that their body (or mind) isn’t capable of accomplishing this. […]
When I discuss birth with other mothers or anyone really, inevitably I bring up that I had a midwife, a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to be exact instead of an obstetrician, or OB/GYN. This often brings up several questions, some confusion, and many misconceptions. So, […]
When I found out I was pregnant with Holden all I wanted to do was talk, think, and learn about pregnancy, and of course labor and delivery. I was starving for information, and couldn’t wait until each appointment with my midwife and doula. I did […]
Teaching has taught me a lot about how to parent and what kind of parent I want to be. Patience, for sure. Keeping calm under pressure, etc. But one thing really helped me stay organized and keep life as simple as possible while in the […]
Of the many things to do when preparing for a baby, one of the most important, but often over looked is finding a pediatrician. I did a web search through my insurance and found a pediatrician with about 40 years of experience and a 5 […]
