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01 Jul Preparing for Postpartum

Recently I stumbled across an interesting article from The Journal of Perinatal Education titled "New Study Finds First-time Mothers Could Benefit from Postpartum Preparation" The article explains, first-time mothers want...

24 Jun Surrendering to Pregnancy, Labor and Motherhood

Stretch marks: much to my dismay and efforts, they have invaded my belly region. For months I have been slathering on creams and lotions that promised to help prevent stretch...

10 Jun Interviewing Pediatricians

This afternoon my husband and I are going to visit and interview a potential pediatrician. At first, I was a confused and overwhelmed about what kind of questions to...

03 Jun Childbirth Education Classes Why? When? Where?

I am probably a bit biased about the importance of taking a childbirth education class given I am a certified Lamaze teacher. Given that, I am always surprised when...

26 May Over Exhaustion During Pregnancy: What to do?

I feel very fortunate that I have a fair amount of control over my work schedule (just one of the perks of owning my own business!). I have decided...

19 May Is Pregnancy Public Domain?

Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for all to comment on, and even reach out and touch! It is probably a...

12 May The Lost Art of Touch

About three and a half years ago, I traveled Summertown, Tennessee to study at the renowned midwifery center, The Farm. The Farm Midwifery Center offers an in depth Midwifery...

05 May Medical Intervention, Helpful or Not?

For the past 20 years, labor induction and the cesarean rate in the US has been on a steady incline. Currently, approximately 30% of women are giving birth via...

13 Apr Long Labors

The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend's labor. For the last few days things have been slowly progressing. However, mom and baby seem to...

01 Apr Talking Openly and Honestly With Your Care Provider

For years I have been advocating for women to have an open and honest relationship with their care provider, both before and during labor. Needless to say, I...