“I’m having an epidural, so a doula won’t be necessary for me.” Oh, how often we’ve heard this sentiment – and it couldn’t be further from the truth! There are a ton of misconceptions out there about doula support, but one of the biggest and most insidious is the idea that doulas only support unmedicated. “natural” labors. In truth, …
I got pregnant with my first child in January 2015. I sailed through my first 6 months of pregnancy. On June 27 2015 everything changed. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I woke up early to paint the nursery. I was getting everything ready when I got a phone call. It was the kind of phone call you …
What Will My Premature Baby Look Like? If you are currently facing the fact that you will likely give birth to your child before the estimated due date, whether by a little or a lot, you probably have a lot of questions. Is my baby going to be okay? Will my baby grow up healthy? What is my preterm …
Secrets of the Practical Baby Registry It’s tempting to run up and down the aisles of your favorite store, gleefully beeping the scanner on everything with wild abandon. However, when you end up unwrapping something hideous at your shower, you’ll wish you’d known these secrets to making a practical baby registry – where you’ll actually get what you need …
You’re about to embark on one of the most challenging, beautiful, and life-changing events you will ever experience: bringing a child into the world! Even though you are pretty excited and fairly tingling with anticipation of dreams fulfilled, a part of you is probably feeling a little overwhelmed – not to mention overstimulated as soon as you step into a …