Ectopic pregnancy is horrible. It’s every mother’s worst nightmare.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian...
Before having your first baby, breastfeeding is probably high on your trepidation checklist. Sure, it’s a magical act of bonding between you and your...
There's nothing I love more than seeing moms helping other moms.
I can think of numerous times that another mom has eased my burden in...
“Doula” is an ancient Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” which is now commonly used to refer to a professional labor support person. ...
Please talk to your medical provider before exercising after having a baby.
By now you are (somewhat) used to your new little one and are...
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is partnering with Vermont Midwives Association to bring you our latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each...
When Maggie and Jessi met 18 years ago, in 1993, at high school freshman orientation they never knew the path their friendship would take....
Like many first time mothers, I took a childbirth class when I was pregnant with my oldest. It was useful and terrifying at the...
Choosing a care provider and the environment within which you will give birth is a huge decision with a lasting impact. It is important...
Recommendations provided here are not intended to replace conversations with your own medical care provider.
Should you need help, there are so many options for...
I remember when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. I had suspicions that I could be pregnant. The anxiety was...
I had a rough week, last week. I don’t typically talk about my feelings (like, I did once and it was a BIG deal...
1 in 4 pregnancies end in a miscarriage. As of a few weeks ago, I can now count myself as part of this statistic.
While...
Here's the deal: I wanted boys.
Let me backtrack a bit. I may be a new writer for the BTV Moms Blog, but I am...


















