I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...
Here's what I know: postpartum is this rollercoaster of chaos; one moment, you feel like you could fly and then the next, it's nothing...
My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we...
Millennials and Gen Z love to break tradition. We are going to many weddings now without bouquet tosses and first dances. Gender-neutral names are...
If breastfeeding is so natural, why doesn’t it come naturally? I think about this question daily. I am 5 weeks into breastfeeding my newborn...
When I was pregnant, I received lots of well-meaning advice, but nothing about breastfeeding. It included the following:
Go on dates now; babysitters are...
It was football season, and a decaf pumpkin spice, oversized hoodie, and ripped blue jeans were perfect complements to my newfound pregnancy glow. A...
I'm in the final "push" (pun intended) of pregnancy, and I'm tired. With this being my third, I feel like I have some knowledge...
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
Waiting and Thoughts of the Door to the Left
I have always liked this office, the receptionist is ultra friendly, the magazines are always newer,...
“So you’re a midwife?” I think I’ve been asked this question about 50 times since January. Ecstatic, I’ve been shouting from the rooftops that...
Preparing to have a baby can be a nerve-racking time for every mom-to-be, filled with anticipation, birth plans, and packing the hospital bag. Lately,...
Pregnancy loss is hard. My ectopic pregnancy wasn't a planned pregnancy. But it was my first, and as afraid as I was of the complete...
Even to this day, I look at the clock at 7:00 AM and immediately think about women sitting anxiously in a doctor’s office waiting...

























