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Breastfeeding things I wish someone had told me when I had a newborn
Breastfeeding has been a part of my life consistently for the last 6 years. When my second child was born, I made a commitment with my brain, my boobs, and my unborn baby that I was going to ride out the journey and stick with breastfeeding no matter what came my way. I’m happy to say that I stuck it out and nursed her into toddlerhood. My third baby that followed was also breastfed until 29 months - and my next journey should begin sometime in ... Read the Post...
Newborn baby tips
I've been around the block a few times when it comes to newborns. I've had 3 of my own so far, and my fourth will be arriving in just a few weeks. I've also been a newborn sitter plenty of times for close friends and family who had to go back to work after delivery. The thought of having a newborn can be scary, especially as a first time parent, but I'm here to ease your nerves and share some of my favorite tips for caring for newborns. ... Read the Post...
Empowering Birth Affirmations for during labor
I recently shared my story of 3 hospital births and why I've chosen a home delivery for my fourth. Going into labor and delivery, I've never felt completely empowered. I was more fearful than anything. Modern medicine teaches us to fear the pain that is to come with child birth. They tell us not to worry though because they can numb the bottom half of our body so we don't feel a thing. But I say now, what kind of experience is that? Birth is ... Read the Post...