Pregnancy, a transformative and miraculous journey, demands meticulous attention to the well-being of both the mother and the growing life within her. Prenatal care, encompassing various facets such as diet, exercise, vitamins, and overall health, forms the bedrock of ensuring a smooth and thriving pregnancy. Let’s dive into the essentials and importance of prenatal care…
New parents, especially breastfeeding moms, need to fuel themselves. No sleep plus no nutrition is a recipe for disaster. You have to take care of yourself, before you can take care of a baby. And since feeding and caring for a newborn is a full-time job, the last thing a new parent needs to worry…
Suddenly you start to notice the dust gathering on the floor boards. The pantry isn’t organized. And maybe the closets need to be cleaned out. Yes, the nesting bug has hit, but don’t worry, it’s completely natural! What is nesting? Nesting is an overwhelming desire to get your home ready for the arrival of a…
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…
