Member Spotlight: Making an Impact through Grief
One of the best and most beautiful transitions women can go through in life is becoming a mother. Unfortunately, not all motherhood stories are filled with ease or the outcome we hope for. Heather is one of our most deeply […]
Phoebe’s Postpartum Plan Guide
Use our guide to help you plan for the initial weeks post baby. If you have a birth plan, you should definitely have a postpartum plan. Let us help you get started. Why make a postpartum plan? The first days […]
16 weeks pregnant: what is happening and what to do
At 16 weeks pregnant your baby is truly beginning to look like a little human, and your body may experience some very noticeable changes to support that growth. It is a special time for a mother and a family, as […]
When do you feel the baby kick?
What to expect each month. Experiencing the baby kicking in utero is one of the many fun parts of being pregnant. It enables you to bond with your baby before you can hold it in your arms. It is something […]
What should I prepare for postpartum?
How to expect the unexpected and still plan for it all Getting ready for a baby to come can be a lot of fun. It can also be a bit disorienting for new parents. Where to begin? Is it just […]
What is mom guilt?
What causes feelings of guilt and how to let yourself off the hook. Have you noticed that the problems facing mothers in America change with the times? In the 1960s and 1970s, The Feminine Mystique and Betty Fredian’s “problem that has no […]
The ultimate hospital bag checklist for mommy, baby, and partner
What to pack for mommy, baby, and partner Packing your hospital bag for your labor and delivery can be a lot of fun and a great way to use some of the nesting energy that is going to eventually take […]
The third trimester: what is happening and what to do
The time has come! The third trimester of pregnancy is in many ways the height of the pregnancy experience. Your baby will be experiencing the fastest period of growth and will be rapidly functioning as a little human. Your body […]
Sympathy Pains
What they are, what causes them, and how to cope. While it may be funny to think of men walking around with their hands on their hips and easing into their chair in the throws of sympathy pains during their […]
Swollen feet during pregnancy
What are the causes and what can you do? While there are so many joys that the nine months waiting for your baby brings, swollen feet is probably not on the top of your list. Having swollen feet or ankles […]