4 Simple Ways to Encourage Dad and Baby Bonding
More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers …
How to Get Through Transition Without an Epidural
It is 100% possible to get through transition without an epidural! This article is FULL of wonderful information about how to do just that. Let’s go! What is Transition? Birth …
Signs of Labor – Is It Baby Time?
Towards the end of pregnancy, women experience new symptoms that leave them wondering if these are signs of the first stage of labor or just more “end of pregnancy stuff”. …
Hilarious and Fun Pregnant Halloween Costumes
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween during your pregnancy? Do the scary pregnant Halloween costumes freak you out? Look no further than my favorite 19 FUN …
15 Signs of Early Pregnancy Before a Missed Period
Think you’re pregnant? Signs of early pregnancy can help new parents tell if they’re pregnant without taking a test. So what exactly are signs of early pregnancy? And how are …
The Ultimate Fun Second Trimester To-Do List
Use this super fun second trimester to-do list to make the most of weeks 14 through 26 – the golden trimester. Morning sickness fades, baby’s kicks are felt from the …
Tilted Uterus During Pregnancy – What New Parents Should Know
If you’ve been told you have a tilted uterus during a pregnancy, welcome to the club! In this article you’ll discover what a tilted uterus is and how it impacts …
Hospital Tour Questions for Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
One of my favorite jobs was to lead the labor and delivery hospital tour for those planning a hospital birth in my community. Unfortunately, I noticed most parents don’t come …
14 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Bump, Morning Sickness, and Fetal Movement
14 weeks pregnant marks the beginning of the second trimester. Yay, you did it! You made it through a whole trimester! You’re 1/3 done cooking your baby. 🙂 At the …
How to Labor at Home as Long as Possible
Many women in my childbirth classes and those that hire me for doula support often ask for tips on how to labor at home as long as possible. In fact, one …
Easy Banana Egg Pancakes – Only 2 Ingredients!
These easy Banana Egg Pancakes are a big hit in our home. The kids love them because they taste great and I love them because they’re FAST and EASY, and …
30 Encouraging Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery
These 30 bible verses for labor and delivery bring comfort during the end of pregnancy and throughout the intensity of any type of birth – natural birth, medicated, or a …