Okay, so, never in a million years did I ever think that I would be writing that having a second C-section would be a healing process, but... here I am. I remember before my son was born, sitting in child-birthing...
I keep running down to the barn every two hours. We are all awaiting the arrival of Sunrise Farm's newest baby, and she/he is "late". Late, lets talk about that term. Some of us as mamas can relate to being "late". My...
There is no doubt that giving birth requires phenomenal physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. I certainly felt zapped and depleted for weeks after giving birth to my daughter. Nutrition, rest, and complimentary therapies work wonders in helping the body...
Hypnobirthing? Hypnosis for Birth? Hyp-NO-WAY-did-she-really-do-that-birthing? However you say it, I'm here to share some things I learned from my experience. I first heard about hypno-birthing because both of my sisters used the method during their pregnancies and deliveries. They both...
In a recent article written by the New York Times on the role of midwives in American births, Mary Lawlor, a Vermont CPM and Executive Director of the National Association of Certified Professions Midwives, wrote the following poignant Op-Ed:  Certified...
The first time I heard of the "4th trimester" I kind of shrugged it off, thinking it was just one mom being dramatic. Thankfully I heard the phrase kicked around a few more times so I did some research....
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 your first or fourth baby, you may find the scope of information overwhelming. So here,...
Have you ever thought about hiring a doula for your birth? A study published in 2012 showed that women who received continuous support from a doula were more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and less likely to have any pain medication,...
When Maggie and Jessi met 18 years ago, in 1993, at high school freshman orientation they never knew the path their friendship would take. A friendship that has stood the test of time and has given a whole new...

Bloom 2014 Recap!

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We had such a fabulous time at our Bloom 2014 event a few weeks ago! It was so fun to see so many new and expectant moms fill Kids City for a morning of pampering, resources and fun! Thank you...
You are not breathing. You can’t breathe. That is what it feels like 100% of the time when you have a premature baby living in the hospital. We had two, our sweet brother and sister twins, Colby Makana and...
Choosing a care provider and the environment within which you will give birth is a huge decision with a lasting impact. It is important to be thoughtful and informed while honoring your desires. Are you considering an out-of-hospital birth with...
*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 had several moms request an event geared towards new moms or moms who are expecting....
Hello to all of the Burlington VT Moms Blog readers! I am the nurse manager of the mother/baby unit at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont, and there is a lot of excitement going on around here that I...

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Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams

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My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.  While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
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Why I HATE Fall… Y’all