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Tag: babies

  • Baby on the Way: Unique Gender Reveal Themes

    Baby on the Way: Unique Gender Reveal Themes

    A gender reveal party is a celebration where expectant parents announce the gender of their unborn baby to family and friends in a creative and often elaborate way. These parties have become increasingly popular in recent years and typically take place during the early stages of pregnancy, typically after the parents have learned the gender… Read more

  • The Big Question: Are We Ready for Another Baby?

    The Big Question: Are We Ready for Another Baby?

    Deciding whether or not to have another child is a significant and often more complex decision than the first time. I have personally faced this dilemma myself. Are you prepared for another baby? Can you handle another toddler running around? Making this decision is challenging, but breaking it down into manageable considerations can simplify the… Read more

  • Making the Right Choice: A Guide to Interviewing Your Midwife

    Making the Right Choice: A Guide to Interviewing Your Midwife

    Choosing to use a Midwife over a doctor is a huge decision. There are several reasons why someone might choose a midwife over a doctor for their prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care. It’s important to note that both midwives and doctors play essential roles in providing healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth, and the choice… Read more

  • Diaper Dilemma: Reusables vs. Disposables

    Diaper Dilemma: Reusables vs. Disposables

    Understanding the differences between disposable and reusable diapers allows parents to make an informed choice based on their values, budget, convenience preferences, and concerns for their child’s well-being and the environment. Do you use a disposable diaper? Comparing reusable diapers and disposable diapers is a common consideration for parents or caregivers when choosing diapers for… Read more

  • Top Questions When Choosing an OBGYN For Prenatal Care

    Top Questions When Choosing an OBGYN For Prenatal Care

    Preparing for Your First OBGYN Visit When you are heading into your first appointment with your OBGYN, it’s very common and easy to get anxious and/or forget what you want to ask. I definitely made my doctor look at me like a crazy person, (red flag) when I pulled out my journal and had a… Read more

  • The Icks of Childbirth and the Postpartum Experience

    The Icks of Childbirth and the Postpartum Experience

    From Pooping on the bed to learning to pee postpartum. Check it all out here If you have ever gone through childbirth, in any manner, you know that it is wonderful, painful, beautiful, and DISGUSTING! Your body is, both mentally and physically, put through the wringer when you are pregnant and give birth to a… Read more

  • Balancing the Scale: To Breastfeed or To Not

    Balancing the Scale: To Breastfeed or To Not

    August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month Hi Friends! Today we are going to talk about one of the MOST natural things in the world. Breastfeeding. I have heard all kinds of sayings about breastfeeding. Some of them are good, some of them… Not so great. “Breastmilk is love turned into food”  or “Breast is best” and… Read more