Pregnancy is one of those things that is a large enough event in a person’s life, that adding any outside stressor can seem extra challenging. So pregnancy during a global pandemic? When you may not be able to rely on family and friends for help, or your doula for in-person …
Are you expecting? Congratulations! It’s a happy time. And if you have other children, it’s even more exciting, because you get to watch them develop into big brothers and big sisters. When you add new family members, it is fun and exciting but it can also be challenging for the …
Congratulations! You are having a baby! And now it is time for your first visit with your midwife. If this is your first pregnancy, you might be wondering, what do you ask your midwife at the first prenatal visit. It’s a typical concern and depending on your age, health and …
Going through infertility is a lonely, isolating time. Many couples going through infertility don’t talk about it, because it can be difficult for those who haven’t faced similar challenges to understand and also, it can be something that seems private and not a topic to be open about. However, if …
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy or pain-free and sometimes, there is a reason for that. Lip and tongue ties can cause issues with nursing, but how to tell if your baby has one? It isn’t always clear-cut and even doctors and midwives don’t always know what to look for. If you …
It’s called the “golden hour” and it’s the immediate hour after birth. Depending on where you give birth – and if you or your baby has any complications – spending the first hour bonding with your new little love is something that you should definitely talk about with your midwife, …
It’s the final weeks of pregnancy and you are in the home stretch. Your thoughts have probably drifted to labor and how you will actually know it is “go time.” Maybe you’ve had some contractions here and there. They don’t hurt but maybe they do? Maybe they feel like something …
One of the first things every pregnant woman is asked is: When are you due? It’s a super common question and one that can be easily answered. That’s because it’s one of the first things your midwife or doctor figures out when you have your first prenatal visit! Unless you …
If you are expecting a little bundle any time soon, you have probably started to think about the birth. The birth of your baby is a wonderful time, but it can also bring up many questions. One way you can manage your fears and concerns is to draft a birth …
You are at the end of your pregnancy. Even if it’s been an easy one, chances are, you are ready to serve baby an eviction notice. But say that sweet little angel is nice and cozy and you are getting close to – or even past – your due date. …
