It's not just the making of babies, but the making of mothers that midwives see as the miracle of birth. Barbara Katz Rothman We are so...
{We have partnered together with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness series. We love what they are doing...
A mother is impatiently counting down the days until her due date. Her belly protrudes to unbelievable proportions and vigorous kicking keeps her awake...
*Please note, no tickets will be available at the door. All tickets must be bought beforehand for planning purposes. Over the past few months we've...
There comes a time in every mothers life when we make the decision that this one is our last.   We are ready to watch...
"You're 6 centimeters dilated! Just a little bit longer. Keep up the good work!" says the doctors and nurses while you're in labor. Sure! Keep...
When Maggie and Jessi met 18 years ago, in 1993, at high school freshman orientation they never knew the path their friendship would take....
This information that I am going to share with you today deals with a very tough topic: infant loss. Please be prepared that some...
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to bring you our latest series titled “Lullaby Wishes: raising infertility awareness." 1 in 8 couples suffer from infertility...
There are many, ever-changing books, blogs, and websites on the topics of pregnancy, labor and birth, breastfeeding, and newborn/child wellness. Whether you are having...

A Hopeful Story

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I told the story here.  It was the one about children first conceived in a heart and then in a Petri dish. There was...
With the beginning of each new year comes the resolution talk. The most common New Years Resolution, especially for women, seems to be losing...

The Open Plan

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At my last doctor appointment, my OB asked what my birth plan was.  You see, last time I had this lovely, detailed, birth plan...
I look back at myself, age 35, married and pregnant, with a mixture of humor, compassion, and unabridged mocking. I was so arrogant, and...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...