I’ve given you tips on how to have a natural birth at the hospital by preparing mentally for birth, preparing your body, and now we’ve got to prepare dad for birth. So, here it is, dad’s guide to labor and delivery and I’ve included something special that will help both of you a lot (more …
Dad’s Guide to Labor and Delivery {& Labor Cheat Sheet} Read More »
Over a hundred women answered the question, “what’s something you wish you knew before giving birth?” and I’ve collected their responses to help educate other moms. We can learn invaluable information from the lessons these moms have learned. Most Repeated Answers Let’s start first by looking at the overarching themes of their advice. You have …
Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth (125+ entries from real moms) Read More »
Mom-to-be, you’re in one of two boats. Either, you’re wondering are childbirth classes really necessary because you don’t really want to spend the money on something useless. Or, you want to take a natural birth class but just honestly can’t afford it. Let’s talk through your options for birth education and then you can decide …
Tests, screenings, routine procedures, and medical interventions pop up all throughout pregnancy. Which ones really matter? What are these tests for? Do I really need to do what the doctor is telling me? I’m here to walk through the choices you have to achieve a holistic pregnancy. What is a Holistic Pregnancy? My definition of …
Holistic Pregnancy: What, Why & How for Moms-To-Be Read More »
So, you have a baby with tongue tie? Or you suspect you might have a tongue tied (or lip tied) baby? Oh, mama, you are who I want to encourage today. Nurturing a newborn is hard enough without the added difficulty of mothering a baby with tongue tie. Below you will find a letter of …
This is a letter to every new mom that is on the world wide web searching for someone to tell them what the crap is going on and why is everything so hard in motherhood. (Or, maybe this is just a letter to myself back when I was a new mom in 2018.) I hope …
Real talk, I started writing this blog post about my cleaning schedule thinking that I had a great one. It didn’t take but 2.5 seconds on Pinterest to make me feel like I should curl up somewhere in my dirty apartment. No wonder we all think we have dirty houses! It’s because us Pinterest bloggers …
I’m excited to welcome my friend Deb to the blog today to share her method of making easy summer dinners. In fact, I’ve teamed up with a few of my friends to bring you a blog tour. You can find my collection of 10 Easy Meals For New Moms over at myjoyinchaos.com so be sure …
How do I know if he is the one I should marry? Maybe you’re in a serious relationship, maybe you aren’t sure if you want to continue dating someone, or maybe just preparing for the future- but the question burns in you. You love him but is it right? Is he the one that you …
How To Know If He’s ‘The One’: A Young Wife’s Guide Read More »
This post contains affiliate links related to natural birth, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link. I only recommend what I love, trust and use. 7 Things You Need To Know About Natural Birth So, you want to have a natural birth but you’re not sure where to get started? …
