Parenting is a journey that begins long before your little one arrives. From the moment you first learn of your pregnancy you begin making decisions with your baby in mind. How to care for your body so you keep theirs healthy too. What to eat. What should they eat? What do they need to be…
Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Midwifery Week. This special week is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of midwives to maternal and infant healthcare. Midwives have played a vital role in guiding women through the transformative journey of childbirth for centuries, and National Midwifery Week gives us an opportunity…
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…
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 breeze – you feel glowing and you’re soaking up every moment. You might have had a more difficult pregnancy with aches, pains, and you’re ready to be done. Whatever your…
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…