Pregnancy

One of the most popular questions first-time-mom’s ask is “what does labor feel like?” That is such a difficult question to answer, but the following video is the most accurate labor simulation video I’ve ever seen!

"Love me till I'm me again. "

Are you planning a party menu? If you’re Whole30-ing, pregnant, or breastfeeding, you’re most likely not planning to partake in adult beverages.

Most moms that I know are dealing with this pesky problem by using pads that are designed for your menstrual cycle. Which is not ideal for your body or your wallet.

For the past ten years, I’ve been slowly killing myself.

My body went through a lot just in hopes that God would give me one of you. So when the Doctor called to tell us there were 14 of you, we were in shock.

Hide your treats, Mamas! Researchers are now saying that there could be a link between intake of sugar during pregnancy and a child's allergies.

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

I remember in my first pregnancy experiencing for the first time the discomfort of a growing belly and trying to get comfortable in bed. I needed back up.

Your body needs some gentle loving care after having a baby and 6 weeks just doesn't cut it.

I thought I would share a few of the ways I'm preparing for labor...

I have learned there is no way to understand the heartbreak of miscarriage if you have not experienced such a loss first-hand. I have known women who have had miscarriages, and I rather fear that my responses were sub-par.

As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I knew the sickness was coming. This is my third pregnancy and I just can't seem to get by unscathed. I've gone into my pregnancies hopeful and unfortunately they have all been very difficult.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects 1-2% of women during their pregnancies. Its an extreme form of morning sickness that when left untreated can be deadly.

As the host of a birth stories podcast, I hear a lot of variety when it comes to birth stories and now that I'm 66 episodes in, I've chosen my top five craziest birth stories to share.

As a doula I am often asked questions about how to prepare for delivery day. This list is about as concise as I can make it (I could go on for days).