I've done birth all sorts of ways, including c-section (once), epidural (twice), birth center (six times) and now home birth (twice). Here's what I love most about the experience! You're at Home When it comes to an intense and tiring experience like labor, I concur with Jane Austen: "Ah! There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." I didn't have to pack a bag filled with things from home that would make a hospital room more comforting. I was home, in my own room, my own Continue Reading
A Headache, a Home Birth and Hypertension
For nine months you prepare, always looking ahead and anticipating the big delivery day, when you get to finally hold your child and look into her face. And after the monumental work of pregnancy and labor, you might assume that the physical challenges are mostly behind you. But the postpartum period can be rough. I've had a really eventful week to say the least, but let me say first that the best thing that happened all week was the arrival of our baby girl, one day late. On November 19th Continue Reading
2018 Gift Guide for New Mothers
Don't forget about the mother when a new baby arrives! She has a hard job ahead and would appreciate all the support and pampering you can offer. Do you have any unique gift ideas for new moms? What's one of the most thoughtful gifts you received? Let me know in a comment below, or just share your favorite idea from my list! Mariposah Natural Wood Toothbrushes and Combs Mariposah's 4 pack of bamboo toothbrushes are great for the environment and keeps plastics out of Continue Reading
2018 Gift Guide for Newborns
With my due date only 10 days away, I've got newborn babies on the brain! And when the nesting instinct strikes, I often ask myself "what are the things we appreciated the most in those early days?" Today's guide is full of newborn gift ideas, and features both essentials and luxuries (because everyone loves to spoil a new baby)! Whether you're searching for a unique baby shower gift, or are preparing to welcome a newborn into your nest, there will be something here for you to love. Let me Continue Reading
Don’t Fall for These 7 Pregnancy Myths
I don't when it happened, but somewhere along the way, far too many expectant mothers had the rug pulled out from under them when it came to making decisions. Whether it's a doctor saying "You should give up coffee" or co-workers gasping in shock as she has some wine at the company Christmas party, there's no end to the do's and don'ts that she will be subjected to over those nine long months. Amazing, I know, but a pregnant woman can look at the data and make informed decisions about her Continue Reading
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