When you are pregnant it feels like every part of your body aches at some point. With my first pregnancy I struggled with different aches...
Before having my son, I had a lot of fears over the dreaded postpartum period. After listening to the Birth Hour podcast for months,...
I have a breastfeeding confession: I think breastfeeding is weird. Yes, I said it. I also think it's really amazing, cool, and something that...
When I was pregnant with our son, I was sick from week six until delivery, nauseous all the time and losing my lunch on...
Content Warning: This story contains details related to anxiety after miscarriages.
I am pregnant with my second child and am filled with doubt, fear, and...
The first time I heard of the "4th trimester" I kind of shrugged it off, thinking it was just one mom being dramatic. Thankfully...
Like many first time mothers, I took a childbirth class when I was pregnant with my oldest. It was useful and terrifying at the...
When my son was born, I was eleven days past my due date. Those eleven days were amongst the longest days of my entire...
As I journey my way through the third trimester of this pregnancy and find myself longing for a spring that is not quite here...
Here is the truth of the matter: You don't need much for a newborn baby. Milk, clothing, diapers, a place to sleep, and a...
Choosing a care provider and the environment within which you will give birth is a huge decision with a lasting impact. It is important...
As we come into the 30th week of pregnancy, my husband and I have many lists going. A list on things to get done,...
Having kids changes everything. It changes every aspect of your life and marriage, including sex.
After my second child was born, it took me...
“Doula” is an ancient Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” which is now commonly used to refer to a professional labor support person. ...
















