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My thoughts on motherhood, relationships, life, birth and parenting and everything in between.
Prepping pooch for a newborn, part 1
Having a baby and not sure how your first baby (aka the dog) will adjust to the change? Read on for some useful tips on prepping your pooch for the new and very tiny arrival.
Reasons for Induction
While medical inductions are commonplace now, let’s discuss reasons behind inductions and what are your options regarding getting your labour started.
Let’s talk about sex, babies and relationships with our kids.
My kids always ask my about sex, babies and every in between when we’re always rushing around. And while I answer their questions in that moment, I’m not always satisfied with the short one line statements they get. So I put some time aside this past summer and dug into sex education, relationships, and babies with my three kids.
Oats and Milk Supply?
Oats and milk supply? Does oatmeal really help increase milk supply? I talk about a few wives tales around breastfeeding and milk supply starting with beer and ending with oats.
A Home Birth Story
Interested in a home birth, but not sure if its for you? I share one mom’s home birth story after experiencing a not so supportive hospital birth with her first born.
How to include your older children in your home birth.
Thinking of a home birth for your second or third baby? Here are some tips to include your children in your birth whether they are toddlers or teenagers.
Stress and Fertility
Stress and fertility, does the prior one influence the latter? I look into some of the research around stress and infertility and break down the mind/body treatment approach to those going through fertility treatments.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
It’s Pregnancy and Infant loss Remembrance Day and today I’ve decided to review Ghostbelly by Elizabeth Heineman. It’s a raw and real story of grieving a stillborn.
Fertility 101
Trying to make sense of your menstrual cycle, let’s break the phases and talk fertility cues.
Odd Postpartum Changes I experienced
The postpartum journey continues well past the medical benchmark of 6 weeks. Your physically and emotionally healing and transforming at the same time! I’m sharing a few of my odd postpartum changes that I experienced during my first 16 weeks postpartum.
Tips for traveling with a baby
Have baby will travel. I spoke with some experienced and well traveled moms to get the best tips for traveling with a baby.
Best snacks for breastfeeding
Breastfeeding burns a lot of calories and that can leave a mama feeling thirsty, hungry at odd times and occasionally worn out. Choosing nutrient dense one handed snacks can keep hunger at bay and increase your energy.
Guide to baby gear
Ever wonder what baby gear is actually essential and what isn’t. You’ll be surprised at how little a newborn actually needs.
Childbirth during a pandemic
Giving birth during a global pandemic . A mom’s high risk pregnancy, birth story and postpartum journey without her ‘village’.