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 …
Third Trimester
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 …
Your Vagina Is Not a Crystal Ball – Dilation in Pregnancy
Dilation in pregnancy (or lack there of) can be confusing to new parents. Cervical dilation happens when the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus, slowly opens. It can …
Choosing The Best Birthing Ball Size – A New Parent’s Guide
The right birthing ball size will help pregnancy aches and pains, but also encourage labor progress. However, not every woman will use the same size ball. Use this guide to …
What Does a Mucus Plug Look Like? (With 11 Mucus Plug Photos)
Curious about what does a mucus plug look like? I was too. Get ready, because I’ve got mucus plug photos! A mucus plug is mucus that grows in the cervix …
Mucus Plug FAQs for First Time Moms
A mucus plug is very thick, snot-like mucus lodged in the cervix that acts as a physical and antibacterial barrier between baby and the outside world. In this post we …
The Best Postpartum Pads for the First Six Weeks
Choose the best postpartum pads for the first six weeks after birth. Plan for heavy bleeding at first, and continually less for the remaining 3-5 weeks. In this post we …
Easy, No-Bake Pregnancy Energy Balls – Only 6 Ingredients!
Pregnancy energy balls are the perfect, quick, and healthy high-protein snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. These balls contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and …
40 Exciting At-Home Activities for Pregnancy
These 40 at-home activities for pregnancy are perfect for starting a new hobby, something to do during a hot summer, entertainment while on bedrest, or any time at home. Whether …
Tips for Communicating Your Birth Preferences With Your Healthcare Team
Ladies, communicating your birth preferences with your healthcare team is one of the most important things to learn during pregnancy. Turns out, women are more satisfied with their birth experiences …
10 Things About Pregnancy That Shocked Me
I wrote these 10 things about pregnancy that shocked me when I was in my 39th week of pregnancy with my first child, hugely pregnant, and awake at 4 am. …
The Disadvantages of HypnoBirthing That Drive Me Crazy
The disadvantages of HypnoBirthing are often unknown to new parents simply because of a lack of exposure and experience with the method. As a doula and birth assistant, I attend …