Did you know that you need a whole separate bag for all of your postpartum goodies? The reasoning is simple, when you are in labor, you won’t necessarily want to lug in all of your stuff, especially if you aren’t certain whether that wetness in your pants is amniotic fluid or pee. If your labor…
There are so many things we do to prepare for our little one’s birth. We take classes, hire a doula, decorate the nursery, the list goes on. For some reason, packing the hospital bag seems to be one of the most stressful. I’ve come up with some helpful things to pack, but don’t worry if…
My son knows way to much about pregnancy. He was a baby when I career switched into prenatal education. So, when I was drawing a blank on blogging inspiration, I turned to him. He knocked this one out of the park! ”Does it feel heavy carrying around all that extra weight being pregnant?” My response,…
The onset of labor is a very exciting time for families. You have been waiting for months to meet your precious bundle and the end of your pregnancy is just around the corner. This is the moment you have been waiting nine long months for. It’s common to experience a wide range of emotions. You…
Learning different tools during your birth experience can have a dramatic impact on the decision making process. Birth plans should be: Simple/easy for reader to understand. Realistic, talk to your care provider before delivery about what options will be available to you. Short, many people will likely need to read during delivery, use bulleted words…
I’d love to share with you the secrets to a stress free pregnancy, but that is beyond the powers of a computer/keyboard. What I can offer you is a few ways to reduce stress during your pregnancy and some understanding on why it is so important. A lot of research has been done over the…
