Mothering Tidbits to Bring Ease and Joy
Reflecting on one’s birth story can be so joyful but can also bring back many emotions of the surrounding days. The experience of every woman is truly unique, and in that, it is amazing. The whole idea of pregnancy and delivery is just surreal. I more
The fears that come with the unknowns of postpartum care are right up there with the fears of labor and delivery. In a culture of increased sharing and social media the access to information regarding the postpartum process is more prevalent. Even with this being more
It can be daunting thinking about what to bring to the hospital for delivery and your subsequent hospital stay. We definitely packed too much, but I was also glad that we had a lot of what we did. Below is a list of the things more
Even though I am a healthcare provider, when I became pregnant I knew there was more information that I wanted to learn (especially since I have never worked in women’s health). Having amazing resources to help with understanding the whole process into motherhood can bring not only comfort but the knowledge to make informed decisions that are best for each individual. Emily Farkas is a physician assistant with many years experience in labor and delivery to answer many common questions regarding the process.
I was recently talking to one of my best friends who is also a mother. We were taking a walk with our children, a wonderful but almost too well known activity these days. For whatever reason, our conversation this day got a little more real and we found ourselves at a mutual conclusion: No one tells you how much you will actually worry about your child. Or more accurately I suppose, no one that we spoke to during our pregnancies was able to truly describe the feelings with words alone. Of course we love our children and of course we want the best for them.
Breastfeeding is such a spectacular thing. There are so many benefits for everyone involved including nutrition and immunity for baby, bonding for baby and mama and convenience of feeding baby whenever mom is around without lots of supplies or hassle. In as many ways that it is great, it can also be really challenging. If mom is frequently outside the home, pumping will be necessary which is a process all of its own. It is a journey that is different for all but everyone can be successful in their own way. Here is my list of favorite products that aided in my success (and significantly with my sanity).
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and it feels like the right time to jump into this. My breastfeeding journey has been on the top of my list of topics since starting the blog and somehow it keeps slipping down the list. I think it’s more
Those that know me (and my husband) know that we love our dog more than pretty much anything in the world – at least until we had a child. It is one of those things that people say which is in fact true though – “you think you love your dog, wait until you have a kid…”
These are my favorite items for home with a new born. Many of the moms in my life have expressed the desire for a comprehensive list of great products without the fluff.