Motherhood

In an earlier post, I talked about the pregnancy and prenatal care decisions I made, including skipping the typical glucose test that involves drinking that orange or grape-flavored syrup, glucola.…

I've come across several news stories lately about an innovative approach that researchers hope will boost the gut bacteria and immune health of babies born via C-section. The idea is…

If you’re wondering whether you’ve stumbled onto the wrong blog, don’t worry—I’m here to tell you there’s no such thing as truly healthy candy! By "healthy," I'm referring to options…

Lately, it seems like many of my friends are expecting, and for once, I’m not pregnant too. I’ve been enjoying going to baby showers and finding the perfect gifts for…

Experiencing a natural birth can be a transformative journey, but it requires preparation and understanding. From personal experience, I know that feeling fear and tension can turn what should be…

After a difficult first hospital birth, I knew I wanted a different experience this time, with a more supportive provider. I chose a group of nurse midwives who practiced under…

Oh, motherhood! Stepping into the adventure of carrying, birthing, and raising a child introduces us to terms we never knew, like perineal tear and sitz bath. Unfortunately for many, there's…

When I had my first child, I knew pregnancy might be uncomfortable and that labor would be tough. I was ready to be emotional post-birth. But what caught me off…

As I sit here with my sweet baby girl asleep on my chest, taking in that amazing new baby smell, I feel incredibly grateful for her arrival and the unique…

Today, I'm bringing you a rather unexpected recipe idea. After childbirth, a woman's body goes through a lot, and interestingly, the placenta can play a role in restoring iron and…