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 …
How Much Water To Drink While Breastfeeding
For those wondering how much water to drink while breastfeeding, this post is for you. I don’t know about you, but I have a serious problem staying hydrated, especially while …
How to Make a Summer Postpartum Capsule Wardrobe
You had a baby! Congratulations! Baby has the best clothes – beautiful ruffles, gingham, monograms… but you? Your postpartum clothes may or may not consist of an ex-boyfriend’s oversized hoodie …
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 …
What Not to Say to a Woman in Labor (And What to Say Instead!)
Planning on attending a birth? Whether you’re a doula, grandmother, or spouse, it’s important to learn what not to say to a woman in labor and what to say instead. …
5 Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You – How to Have A Better Birth
Over the years I’ve realized there are things your OBGYN won’t tell you about how to have a better birth and postpartum – 5 things in particular. For my first …
How to Propagate Rosemary Cuttings in Water
Despite not being a green thumb I have successfully learned to propagate rosemary cuttings in water! I typically kill plants, however, over the years I have successfully grown rosemary despite …
Learn How Much Water to Drink When Pregnant
Adequate water intake is essential during pregnancy to feel good, think clearly, for the body to operate as it should, and to grow a healthy baby. If you’ve never thought …
How to Push During Labor and Delivery
Parents usually have six questions about how to push during labor and delivery. In this article we will answer these questions, but also talk about the ins and outs (pun …
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 …