Pregnancy and Childbirth
So, you just had a baby. Woah! All the prepping, unsolicited advice from strangers, imagining what this moment would look and feel like, and it’s finally here. Processing that can be a lot for any new parent. You may feel a mix of elation, anxiety, excitement, and fear as you drive off the hospital campus […]
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is here! It will be held July 12-13 and is available to all prime members. The deals and amount of discounts vary from item to item. There will be discounts on every type of product Amazon offers in each category. It can be easy to get overwhelmed and not know where […]
When I got pregnant with my first child, I did what I do with just about everything in my life. Research. I researched every aspect of pregnancy, labor, and delivery I could get my hands on. I interviewed midwives and explored different styles of birth classes. I dove into natural pain relief techniques and the […]
We recently learned that there is a higher chance of postpartum depression for women with poor sleep quality. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise because we know that sleep is vital to a person’s mental and physical health. It’s also not a secret that sleep deprivation is inevitable when welcoming home a newborn. […]
Becoming a mom is hard. Whether it’s their first or fourth baby, giving birth and adding a baby to the family is a lot to get used to. Newborns and the sleep deprivation they bring can be overwhelming. Toddlers and other kids are also exhausting. Combining the two may be one of the hardest things […]
New mothers everywhere experience knowing what being invisible feels like after baby is born. And it can be disheartening. As pregnant women, they are the center of attention and concern. Those sentiments often shift when the baby finally arrives, leaving new mamas wondering where their support went. Every pregnant mom would probably agree that the […]
I like to think my wife and I have a somewhat unique relationship. We’ve been married nearly five years and lived together for six. From the beginning, we always split chores and responsibilities right down the middle. So, when we found out she was pregnant with our daughter in late 2019, we wanted parenting to […]
Fathers being present during childbirth is a recent phenomenon, increasing in frequency since the 1970s. Much of the research into mental health conditions pre-and post-natally has focused on women. However, more men are witnessing and being a part of labor and delivery. Their responses/support directly influences their partner. So, understanding how they are impacted by […]
When you bring your baby home, you will feel various emotions. Excited, worried, tired, and overwhelmed, to name a few. Wouldn’t it be nice if you were provided with a ‘Best Advice for New Parents’ manual? Although this manual doesn’t exist, it would be nice to have one simple book to answer all of your […]
As more studies reveal the potential side effects of hormonal contraceptives, such as blood clots and mood disorders, many women are looking for non-hormonal alternatives to birth control. Natural family planning, also called fertility awareness, is one of these non-hormonal alternatives. It has grown in popularity but has long been used and researched as a […]
