“Do I Hate Being a Parent?” 3 Helpful Ways to Shift Your Mindset
Being a parent has its challenges. There’s no way around it. While it has beautiful moments, there are equally ugly moments. Being pushed past your limits at times, you may want to quit. Sometimes, you question yourself and ask: “Do I hate being a parent?” A simple internet search reveals many people feel burnout when…
6 Common Pregnancy Ailments and Easy Remedies to Help
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in your life. You are growing a living, breathing miracle inside your body. Trust me, your body is amazing. Don’t forget to soak in this moment and reflect on how much your body is doing. I know it can be hard to focus on that. Mostly because… While your body…
Who Should You Allow in the Delivery Room? 5 Questions to Ask
Is your due date fast approaching? There are always so many things to figure out when it comes to giving birth. Packing your hospital bag, knowing your birth plan, who to invite… You might be wondering, who should I allow in the delivery room with me? This can be a difficult question to answer, and…
Am I Going Into Labor? Understanding Prodromal Labor
Coming to the end of your pregnancy can be such a challenging task. Not only are you done being pregnant, but the inevitable question rears its head: When will I go into labor? Most of your pregnancy goes by in the blink of an eye. But the last month of pregnancy is a different story. …
Is “Mommy Brain” Actually Real? New Moms Need Real Answers
You woke up today with a lot of things to do. You have housework, a doctor’s appointment, and a million other things. Then this happened: You made coffee but you can’t remember where you left it. It’s in the microwave. Your husband called and you told him you lost your phone. You’re talking on it. …
Third Trimester Checklist: What to Do in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Congratulations you made it to the third trimester of pregnancy! You are on the homestretch, the excitement is palpable, and your baby’s arrival is just around the corner. To help you have a smooth transition, we’ve compiled a comprehensive third trimester checklist just for you. Go here to see our First and Second Trimester Checklists. …
10 Things I Learned from our 165 Days in the NICU
My dear friend Laura has had two babies born prematurely. With both she went through quite an ordeal and learned many things during their lengthy time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit.) She was kind enough to share some of her story with us in honor of November being Prematurity Awareness Month: An adventure…
Hunger Cues | How To Tell Your Baby is Hungry
Why is it important to know your baby’s hunger cues? Understanding your baby’s signals helps you know when and how often to feed her. Newborn babies have tiny tummies and need to eat often. An average of 8 – 12 feedings in a 24 hour period is expected and necessary. A couple of those feedings…
Pregnancy After Loss
Losing a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth is one of the hardest things any parent will ever go through. When I was pregnant with my 2nd child, I went into preterm labor at 17 weeks. Having made it to the 2nd trimester we had already announced the pregnancy to friends and family. My husband and…
Recovering from a Traumatic Birth
Childbirth is a powerful and transformative event, but sometimes the experience can be traumatic. Things don’t always go as planned and the feelings you have during and after the birth can be emotionally challenging. On a personal level my first baby’s birth was very difficult and I experienced a degree of PTSD afterwards. I worked…
Pregnancy After 35 | Advanced Maternal Age
One day you’re 34 and feeling fine, but as the clock strikes midnight on your 35th birthday the switch is flipped and your fertility takes a nosedive, right? Forget gradual changes – your ovaries throw a little party and the DJ starts spinning “Last Dance.” Your eggs decide to pack their bags and head for…
Do You Have a Postpartum Plan?
You’ve got your birth class done, your hospital bag packed and your car-seat safely installed! Have you considered what happens once you are home with your baby in your arms? Do you have a postpartum plan in place? You may have heard a lot of talk about birth plans and much less discussion about a…