Jump to a Section: When to Pack the Baby Hospital Bag Why You Need a Baby Bag for the Hospital What to Pack in Baby’s Hospital Bag Additional Resources Your due date is only a few weeks away. Congratulations! Pregnancy is a unique journey for everyone. You might feel like pregnancy has been a…
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15 is a specific day for parents to remember infants they have lost. This month is an opportunity for parents to know they are not alone in their grief – it’s a moment to reflect on feelings, get involved in pregnancy loss awareness, or…
Jump to a Section: Hospital Birth Questions to Ask On Your Hospital Tour What to Pack for Hospital Birth Birthing Centers Home Birth Alternative Pain Management Postpartum Must Haves Additional Resources Giving birth is one of the biggest moments in a mother’s life. 40 (ish) weeks of anticipation lead up to this event that is…
If you’re a parent in 2022, chances are you’ve heard about doulas. Maybe you even have a loose idea of what a doula does…helps people during birth, right? Well…yes, but there’s a more to it than that! Although the word has gotten out about these supportive professionals, there’s still a lot to understand about doulas…
My Masters degree is in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. The curriculum centers around the teachings of Carl Jung, a descendant of Sigmund Freud who was the first Psychoanalyst to make a connection between our dream lives and our conscious, emotional lives. In my training to become a…
Flowers are blooming, eggs are hatching, baby bunnies are emerging…spring is in the air! There is just something about Spring that feels so new and full of expectancy. When it comes to expecting a new little one, those months can be full of all of the feels. Excitement, uncertainty, joy, nerves, fatigue…we feel it all….
Parenting often feels like a guessing game. While there are countless articles, books, blogs, and resources out there for us there still isn’t a handbook with all the answers. It can feel overwhelming and confusing. You’re not alone! When it comes to soothing your baby there are a lot of tricks to try and it…
Eat a healthy postpartum diet. Know what you need to consume more of. Know what foods to limit or avoid. Keep track of your calories. Eat to fuel your body, not to lose weight. Stay hydrated. Walk as a form of daily exercise. Take advantage of at-home workouts. Push through. Don’t go at it alone….
Along with everyone else in the world you’re probably worried about coronavirus and COVID-19 (the latter being the disease caused by this novel coronavirus). But unlike many others, you may be a little more anxious since you’re pregnant. Pregnancy comes with its own set of discomforts: morning sickness, fatigue, stretch marks, heartburn, back pain, mood…
It’s so wonderful to be expecting another child into a growing family. Pregnant women and their bodies are amazing while growing a new little life. However, we are more cautious as pregnant women, and one thing some moms worry about is whether or not baby carriers are safe to use with their toddlers while they…
