Attempting a Natural Birth? Read this First.
When you go into labor, a lot of how you cope with contractions comes instinctively. The following list is not exhaustive. There are many, many techniques that are not included here, including the ones that will come naturally to you in the moment.
Postpartum, Unfiltered.
How can we as moms who have walked through this period help other moms have realistic expectations for when their time comes? Helping other expecting moms set realistic expectations for their immediate postpartum period is KEY here.
Expectations versus Reality - One Mom's Thoughts Following Her Emergency Cesarean.
I recently asked my friend Stephanie, momma of 11-week-old Maverick, what advice she would give to expecting mothers regarding pregnancy and childbirth. Her answers totally blew me away, and I knew I had to compile them in a blog post because they were just that good.
FAQ’s About Breastfeeding!
My friend and colleague Jennifer Chivas and I had a blast coming up with some answers in our Beyond the Birth video series. I wanted to include the responses to the breastfeeding questions here in a blogpost as well.
My Birth Story.
I want to share my birth story with you, something that has become so near and dear to my heart.
Lessons Learned in Year 1.
In light of the celebration of my son’s first year of life, I wanted to take the opportunity to share five of the little lessons I’ve learned during this first monumental year of motherhood.
My Top 10 Products for New Mommas & Baby!
I have rounded up the 10 products that have made my first year as a momma easier and more fun!
Flying + Baby = 😲? Tips for Navigating the Stress of Traveling with A Little One.
I am far from a pro at flying with a baby, but with all of the trips we have been on in the first 2 1/2 months of Michael Zion’s life (4 and counting!) I figured someone, somewhere might possibly glean something from what I have learned firsthand.
Postpartum Realities. I Am Becoming A Doula!
May is the month of mothers, and in light of that, I wanted to highlight a topic that has become quite close to my heart over the last two months: postpartum.
