How Do my Breast Change After Nursing?

Life as you knew it before baby is gone forever – in the best, most wonderful way possible! That goes for your body, too. It’s not always so great, but those pregnancy body changes that remain are ...
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Transition from Breastmilk (or Formula) to Food

Like anything new, the transition from formula/breastmilk to food can feel overwhelming. If you had questions about what to know about breastfeeding, you probably have the same, if not more, about ...
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Is Breastfeeding Better For Your Baby?

There is no denying the luxury of having something custom-made, where every last detail is tailored to your exact specifications. That, my friend, is what breastmilk is for your baby. Tailor-made n...
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What Is Colostrum

Is breastfeeding a part of your baby plan? If it is, you've no doubt been hearing all about colostrum – and we’re parsing out this breastfeeding superfood for you here.
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When Will My Pregnancy Breast Start Growing?

Every part of your physical being will morph during the months before baby, boobs included. Oh, the places your pregnancy body changes will go – is there a Dr. Seuss book for that? Well, no; no,...
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The Basics of Newborn Care

Congrats! Your parents now, and they are letting you take your baby home. Wait, what? Is this car seat installed right? What does this color poop mean? How does this swaddle even work? We know...th...
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Should I Get a Doula?

Does having a birth oracle sound appealing? A knowledgeable mentor to guide and look over you while you labor or prepare for your method of birth. Whatever your birth story has in store for you, yo...
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How to Baby-Proof a House

Just like nothing can truly prepare you for having or how to care for a newborn, nothing can truly prepare you for how quickly they can get into trouble once they're mobile. There are so many thing...
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Tips for Raising a Smart Baby

It's every parent's dream to raise intelligent, well-rounded children who will find happiness and success throughout their lives. What can you do to raise a smart baby? The answer -- a lot! Studies...
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Babymoon Destinations

Maybe it's a staycation. Maybe a bucket list adventure. Whatever your idea of indulgence is (with your healthcare provider's blessing, of course), DO IT! If you haven't even started planning, no pr...
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Hospital Bag Must Haves

PACKED AND READY. Choosing what to include in your hospital bag can feel overwhelming but pause...and breathe! The hospital will have SO much of what you will need ready for you once you arrive so ...
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The Basics of Newborn Care

Congrats! Your parents now, and they are letting you take your baby home. Wait, what? Is this car seat installed right? What does this color poop mean? How does this swaddle even work? We know...th...
Read more

Managing Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

The amount of unsolicited advice bestowed upon new parents is mind-blowing. From your birth plan to how to care for your newborn, everyone has an opinion, and they are here to share it! Coming in a...
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Newborn Essentials

Being a first time mom can feel DAUNTING and overwhelming, but experiencing it together with a close community of fellow mothers makes worlds of difference. No one else is going to care to sit arou...
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Is It Safe To Have Sex While Pregnant

In the immortal words of Salt-N-Pepa, Let's talk about sex, baby. Now that you are expecting, hopping back into the sack may be the farthest thing from your mind...unless it's to take a nap.   With...
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Will I Have a Scar From My C-Section?

Having a C-section may not have been in your birth plan. It's not in a lot of women's. I mean, pregnant gals aren't necessarily forming lines around the block to undergo major abdominal surgery - w...
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What Happens During A C-Section

About 1 in 3 babies are delivered via Cesarean in the U.S. If your doctor has scheduled one for you, you’ll want to know what to expect. Being mentally and emotionally prepared for a Cesarean and b...
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Babymoon Destinations

Maybe it's a staycation. Maybe a bucket list adventure. Whatever your idea of indulgence is (with your healthcare provider's blessing, of course), DO IT! If you haven't even started planning, no pr...
Read more

When Will My Pregnancy Breast Start Growing?

Every part of your physical being will morph during the months before baby, boobs included. Oh, the places your pregnancy body changes will go – is there a Dr. Seuss book for that? Well, no; no,...
Read more

Hospital Bag Must Haves

PACKED AND READY. Choosing what to include in your hospital bag can feel overwhelming but pause...and breathe! The hospital will have SO much of what you will need ready for you once you arrive so ...
Read more

Preparing For Your C-Section

If your OB-GYN has scheduled a C-section for you, there are things you need to know to make the experience as stress-free as it can be. Forewarned is definitely forearmed here. But – to address tho...
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When do you start showing a baby bump?

You've taken the pregnancy test. You've been to the doctor. Maybe you've even had an ultrasound and have seen the evidence. You are, in fact, pregnant. Now what? YOU know there's a bun in that oven...
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Dealing With Morning Sickness

No matter how many books I read, no matter how many stories I heard, I knew I wouldn’t truly understand what pregnancy was like until I embarked on the journey myself. I assumed I was prepared, but...
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When Do Stretch Marks Appear?

There are many changes that the body goes through during pregnancy. Some exciting, some not so much. The one that seemed to elicit a collective wail across the board within my circle of friends wer...
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Should I Get a Doula?

Does having a birth oracle sound appealing? A knowledgeable mentor to guide and look over you while you labor or prepare for your method of birth. Whatever your birth story has in store for you, yo...
Read more

10 self-care tips during pregnancy

With so many books, blogs and “do's and don'ts” of pregnancy, it can feel daunting to keep a checklist of how to best care for you and your baby. Whether you're a first time mom or this is your sec...
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Postpartum Essentials

YOU DID IT. After 9 (long) months of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, you’ve done the hard (and amazing!!!) work to finally meet your baby! Now begins the new journey of the 4th trimester of recover...
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Preparing For Your C-Section

If your OB-GYN has scheduled a C-section for you, there are things you need to know to make the experience as stress-free as it can be. Forewarned is definitely forearmed here. But – to address tho...
Read more

The Basics of Newborn Care

Congrats! Your parents now, and they are letting you take your baby home. Wait, what? Is this car seat installed right? What does this color poop mean? How does this swaddle even work? We know...th...
Read more

Should I Get a Doula?

Does having a birth oracle sound appealing? A knowledgeable mentor to guide and look over you while you labor or prepare for your method of birth. Whatever your birth story has in store for you, yo...
Read more

Managing Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

The amount of unsolicited advice bestowed upon new parents is mind-blowing. From your birth plan to how to care for your newborn, everyone has an opinion, and they are here to share it! Coming in a...
Read more

What to Expect During (and After) Vaginal Delivery

Women have been giving birth since the beginning of time…and each woman’s experience has its own private design. I am a mother of three and gave birth to each of my babies in a hospital, with a doc...
Read more

Newborn Essentials

Being a first time mom can feel DAUNTING and overwhelming, but experiencing it together with a close community of fellow mothers makes worlds of difference. No one else is going to care to sit arou...
Read more

What to Expect After C-Section?

Pregnancy, delivery, and motherhood are jam-packed with life lessons. The recurring theme? Having a plan is key, but knowing when to let go of that plan is crucial. Learning to pivot and be prepare...
Read more

How Do my Breast Change After Nursing?

Life as you knew it before baby is gone forever – in the best, most wonderful way possible! That goes for your body, too. It’s not always so great, but those pregnancy body changes that remain are ...
Read more

Transition from Breastmilk (or Formula) to Food

Like anything new, the transition from formula/breastmilk to food can feel overwhelming. If you had questions about what to know about breastfeeding, you probably have the same, if not more, about ...
Read more

Is Breastfeeding Better For Your Baby?

There is no denying the luxury of having something custom-made, where every last detail is tailored to your exact specifications. That, my friend, is what breastmilk is for your baby. Tailor-made n...
Read more

What Is Colostrum

Is breastfeeding a part of your baby plan? If it is, you've no doubt been hearing all about colostrum – and we’re parsing out this breastfeeding superfood for you here.
Read more

When Will My Pregnancy Breast Start Growing?

Every part of your physical being will morph during the months before baby, boobs included. Oh, the places your pregnancy body changes will go – is there a Dr. Seuss book for that? Well, no; no,...
Read more

The Basics of Newborn Care

Congrats! Your parents now, and they are letting you take your baby home. Wait, what? Is this car seat installed right? What does this color poop mean? How does this swaddle even work? We know...th...
Read more

Should I Get a Doula?

Does having a birth oracle sound appealing? A knowledgeable mentor to guide and look over you while you labor or prepare for your method of birth. Whatever your birth story has in store for you, yo...
Read more

Babymoon Destinations

Maybe it's a staycation. Maybe a bucket list adventure. Whatever your idea of indulgence is (with your healthcare provider's blessing, of course), DO IT! If you haven't even started planning, no pr...
Read more

Dealing With Morning Sickness

No matter how many books I read, no matter how many stories I heard, I knew I wouldn’t truly understand what pregnancy was like until I embarked on the journey myself. I assumed I was prepared, but...
Read more

The Basics of Newborn Care

Congrats! Your parents now, and they are letting you take your baby home. Wait, what? Is this car seat installed right? What does this color poop mean? How does this swaddle even work? We know...th...
Read more

Should I Get a Doula?

Does having a birth oracle sound appealing? A knowledgeable mentor to guide and look over you while you labor or prepare for your method of birth. Whatever your birth story has in store for you, yo...
Read more

10 self-care tips during pregnancy

With so many books, blogs and “do's and don'ts” of pregnancy, it can feel daunting to keep a checklist of how to best care for you and your baby. Whether you're a first time mom or this is your sec...
Read more

What to Expect During (and After) Vaginal Delivery

Women have been giving birth since the beginning of time…and each woman’s experience has its own private design. I am a mother of three and gave birth to each of my babies in a hospital, with a doc...
Read more

What to Expect After C-Section?

Pregnancy, delivery, and motherhood are jam-packed with life lessons. The recurring theme? Having a plan is key, but knowing when to let go of that plan is crucial. Learning to pivot and be prepare...
Read more