Fathers

For many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

First mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a …

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 …

This is a list of holistic postpartum mental health resources for new moms that I’ve compiled over the years for my childbirth class students. Postpartum mental health is so important, …

Do you know the right questions to ask a midwife at an interview or first consult? Choosing a midwife to assist in the birth of your child is a significant …

This conversation is sponsored by Chicco. All opinions and writing are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. Much to everyone’s disappointment, a fussy baby doesn’t come with a …

I’m not sure I would have read an article called “When Lovers Touch Labor Pain Wanes” when I was pregnant with any of my children. It wasn’t that I didn’t …

Baby registries are great – they help new parents get started with the latest baby gear, which is a tremendous blessing considering the financial investment of a first baby. Often …