Coping With Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum
We have all experienced anxiety, uncertainty, a feeling of being overwhelmed and not able to control our thoughts or emotions at one time or another. In the sleep deprived, sometimes stressful transition to new motherhood, these feelings may seem heightened. […]
Getting ready for the post-birth hospital stay
Let’s set the scene: You’re packing your hospital bag. You’re 37 weeks pregnant and feeling like anything could happen at any moment, but you’re also worried that maybe you’ll just be pregnant forever. You’ve washed all those cute little onesies […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Relationship OFF the Road to Disaster as You Enter Parenthood
Parenthood has an impact on your relationship Entering into parenthood in a committed relationship? A black box warning for you: Having a baby will put your relationship to the test like nobody’s business. As much as you can, plan in […]
Making a Postpartum Plan
Most people who are pregnant are familiar with the idea of writing a birth plan (or more commonly “birth preferences” since truly, it’s hard to plan how labor and birth will unfold!), but too few parents-to-be think about sitting down […]
Radical self care in five simple steps
My personal journey and self care For the last four months, I set out on a bit of a challenge and adventure with my family involving travel and homeschooling. I learned so much that I wish I knew when I […]
Expert Tips: Preparing for your birth
Michelle‘s Tips for preparing to become a parent. Becoming a parent is one of the hugest life transitions you will ever experience. Preparing for your birth is like planning a wedding. You spend a lot of time preparing to all […]
Preparing for birth: how a doula can help
Preparing for birth and the role of a birth doula Women have attended other women’s birth throughout the course of history and across cultures. Women have also supported other women, new mothers, in their recovery from childbirth. In a way, […]
Expert Tips: Getting ready for the transition into Parenthood
Jayne’s Tips for preparing to become a parent. Becoming a parent is one of the hugest life transitions you will ever experience, yet most people focus solely on their baby–not themselves. Receiving support is one of the best ways to […]
Welcoming a baby is wonderful, and a lot of work
Hello baby, you are cute! Welcoming a baby into your family is a wonderful experience! They smell like baby, have teeny tiny feet and love snuggling. Babies are also a lot of work and bringing one home is life-changing. So, Why is […]