I’m 35 years old and I went through the battle of my life in my 20’s. I got married and started a career, but then something amazing happened when I wasn’t even trying… I conceived. While it may not seem like a big deal to you, this was the only pregnancy that I was able […]
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Healthy No-Bake Granola
Eating healthy is very important when trying to conceive and during pregnancy. Since our world is filled with sugary snacks and processed foods, it is beneficial to learn how to make our own healthy versions of some of the foods that we enjoy eating. If you’re like me, you’re super busy and you don’t have […]
Adoption is Not a Fix
I see so many people who have gone through fertility battles that did not end up with a baby talk about adopting. While I think that adoption can be great, I also understand that adoption is not meant to be a fix for one’s inability to conceive. Becoming a parent can be hard for some […]
5 Fertility Myths You Probably Didn’t Know
I want to talk to those who are trying to conceive and those who love someone who is trying to conceive. There are many myths surrounding fertility and getting pregnant and they can be very frustrating for those who are trying to have a baby, but are having a hard time. In this post, I […]
Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is an issue that a lot of people deal with, but it’s not something that anyone prepares you for. I never dealt with morning sickness, instead I had dry heaves in the evening a few times, but I have had plenty of clients who have dealt with this issue and I want to […]
Your 10 Step Post Partum Plan
I was speaking with a doula friend of mine and she and I discussed how people spend so much time planning for their pregnancy and birth that they often neglect their postpartum plan. Having a baby is just the tip of the iceberg. You go home and life hits and without proper preparation, you can […]
Emergency C-Section Care
Giving birth is a glorious event for a lot of people. We create birth plans, hire doulas, focus on our birthing team, take childbirth education courses, plan to body feed (breast or chest feed), and focus on ensuring that things go smoothly during our vaginal birth. What happens when things don’t go as planned and […]
Home Births
Are home-births safe? An evidence-based answer to your question. Home births are a hot topic these days. It is highly debated by medical professionals and professional midwives all over the country and it’s becoming more popular due to COVID-19. Today I want to talk about home birth and give you an evidence based response as […]
3 Reasons You Need a Doula
Almost every time I introduce myself I am met with the following reaction. “A what?!?!” “What is a doula?” Today I want to tell you exactly what I do so that you can better understand the profession and why you should consider having one from conception and throughout your postpartum journey. A doula is a […]